It's a challenge I know all to well ...
That constant tug-of-war between my own needs and the instinct to put everyone else first. The truth is, caring for ourselves can often feel like a luxury we can't afford, especially when our hearts are wired to prioritize the well-being of those we love.
But here's the thing: Self care isn't selfish; it's essential. By nurturing ourselves, we become better equipped to care for others.
So this is for YOU if you needed this reminder today. It's ok to do things alone, it's ok to spend money on yourself, infact it's crucial to do so!
When you replenish your own cup, everyone wins โค๏ธ
I know you've felt it tooโthe knot in your stomach as you reluctantly walk away, leaving your little ones behind. The weight of guilt settles in for the day ahead, a subtle ache in your heart knowing someone else will be there to share in their little victories, and you'll only read about it in their diary.
Picking them up, the fatigue is realโa mix of stress from a job you no longer enjoy and exhaustion from the sleepless nights and missed moments. Their funny words and spontaneous hugs, usually the fuel that gets you through the sleepiness, now lost in the chaos of a rushed evening routine.
By 5 or 6 pm, you find yourself questioning how life got like this. Did you even see your kids today? It's a common struggle, and I've been there.
Who decided that we must work tirelessly just to provide for our families and maintain a roof over our heads? Even grocery shopping becomes a stressful calculation, mentally tallying up the bill as you go along. Can you relate?
These are the daily struggles for countless families, including mine, and it's time to do something about it. Many people are finding success online, yet we're still conditioned to believe that we have to physically go to an office or workshop to earn a living. The world has changed, and now we have opportunities to earn our living from anywhereโour bed, pantry, library, park, or even the local soft play area.
I don't claim to have it all figured out, and I'm still working toward my own goals for a better work-life balance. However, I believe I've found a way.
Consider this your invitation to explore; maybe it's your way too. ๐ฅฐ๐
Drop me a ๐ซถ in my DM, and let's chat.
๐๐๐๐๐ค!!
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ ๐ ๐จ๐ง๐?
To be honest, I'm not finishing the year as strong as I'd hoped, and to be even more transparent, this is a pattern I repeat yearly! ๐๐ง๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐?
I find it hard to put my finger on why I do this, but I always start with good intentions, vision boards, and goals, you name it. But that's all it ever is... bits of writing on a piece of paper... or a board in front of my desk! I look at it, I find imperfections with how neat and tidy it is, re write it, thinking the improvement on aesthetics will motivate me, and then I just continue to walk past it thinking how pretty it looks and sit on my sofa with my laptop... not even at the damn desk!!
This self sabotage continues through everything that I do.
Healthy Eating... I can't be the only one who spends a small fortune on healthy groceries to chop and prep them, neatly write out a meal plan, but let most of it perish. And then put it in the bin?
Or, spend hours making Social Media posts to look good and do no actual business activity?
Or, use baby's nap times to scroll instead of using that time to actually do the things I need to do!
And I'm sick of my own bullsh*t to be honest. It's just me keeping myself busy from doing what I find uncomfortable, and the more I speak to people, the more I find I'm not alone.
People with big visions sometimes procrastinate as a coping mechanism to feel we have it all planned out first so it doesn't COST us our reputation and the truth it - all's it does is COST us our time and growth. We need the failures, the challenges, and the discomfort to help us improve. We have to start somewhere, right?
So, with 2 days to go before jan 1st, I invite you to take a look at the things you are holding back on. Where could you do better? Where can you step out of your comfort zone...
Because the one thing that's worse than a failed attemp
I was gifted the most perfect gift ๐ โจ๏ธ
I plan a BIG year for 2024 - and this @dreamy_moons journal is my idea of heaven to keep me on track!!
If I've realised one thing since having my baby, it's that when I do not implement my morning routine, my mindset is whack!!
Time to get back on track - time to put me and my goals first so that I can be my best for everyone else around me ๐ซ๐ฅฐ
Thank you to my sis @clairembuckley for my ideal gift ๐ ๐
Maybe a reality check...
All said with love!
Often, we feel like our family and friends don't want to support our business, and it usually gives us doubt about what we are doing.
But let me give you another perspective.
Our family and friends WANT us to win. Maybe they don't see the value in your product or service yet. Maybe they never will. Maybe they have seen you try many things before that haven't worked, so they have genuine care for you and don't want to see you fail. Our loved ones want to keep us safe, and you taking risks can make them feel uneasy.
They might not see your vision, and that's ok, because you know what... It's YOURS. They are allowed to not have a clue what you're doing, and they are allowed to not even want to know what you are doing.
We need to stop all of this.
'My family doesn't support me'
'You realise who your friends are.'
SO WHAT!
It doesn't make them bad people, it doesnt mean they dont love you, and lets be honest there are literally thousands of people online that will support you, help you, and buy your offer/product!
Stop being a victim girl. You got this ๐ฅ
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๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐ค๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ค๐ค ๐๐ค ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ค๐ช...
๐ฝ๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ฉ!
My journey so far has been a roller-coaster! Some days, I'm all in, others it feels hard, unreachable, and 'silly'. My inner voice screams at me to just get a 'proper job', and then I start to self sabotage
But here's the thing...
The only thing that will get you to that next level is by outgrowing that voice! You have to feel it all. You have to keep on going to prove to yourself that it's achievable. Once you've done it once, you start to build a bridge of belief ๐ฏ
And the truth is, you'll get to the next level, and there will be another self sabotaging voice for you to outgrow!! ๐๐๐ญ๐ฉ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ก = ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฟ๐๐ซ๐๐ก
So we have two choices together here.. we listen to this self sabotageing demon, who is stealing our time, energy, and productivity!
OR...
We grow through it, we support each other, we set goals, and we don't stop until the next level is unlocked!!
In our brand new webinar we will talk a bit more in depth about how we manage our mindset in business, and we would love you to dial in with an open mind!
2023 is almost out, and you could use the last few weeks preparing for a life changing 2024!! If not now, when?
Drop a 'I'm in' in the comments or my DMs, and I'll send you the next steps ๐๐
Once you mix with empowered women, it no longer feels like competition!
So much power comes when a collective of women empower eachother, when they have no financial gain to each other but just love to see them win!
I believe it's OUR responsibility as women to go first and show our daughters that they too can lead. Weather that be in a corporate role in traditional business, or if they choose to be in business for them selves.
This is not about making men feel inferior. Men have their role within many families, especially ours. I know without my man, things would have been much harder for me. He gives up daddy days so that I can have more mummy days, and he financially supports me so I can put time in to build a business that will then support us all. We are a team for sure!!
But I'm talking about the women who don't have that. Lots of women don't have the support from their partner or friends, and that can make business a very lonely and tough gig!
I have been the unsupported woman, and I have been the supported one, and I can say from experience that it MAKES a DIFFERENCE!!
I want to be the woman who lifts you up, who encourages you, who borrows you my belief until you find your own! I promise, if you can see a different future for yourself- you can create it, but you have to get in the same room as people who are going that way!!!!
If any of this is landing... Hit FOLLOW because I have something absolutely amazing coming up for you!!!
Stay tuned, Mama!!!
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Once you mix with empowered women, it no longer feels like competition!
So much power comes when a collective of women empower eachother, when they have no financial gain to each other but just love to see them win!
I believe it's OUR responsibility as women to go first and show our daughters that they too can lead. Weather that be in a corporate role in traditional business, or if they choose to be in business for them selves.
This is not about making men feel inferior. Men have their role within many families, especially ours. I know without my man, things would have been much harder for me. He gives up daddy days so that I can have more mummy days, and he financially supports me so I can put time in to build a business that will then support us all. We are a team for sure!!
But I'm talking about the women who don't have that. Lots of women don't have the support from their partner or friends, and that can make business a very lonely and tough gig!
I have been the unsupported woman, and I have been the supported one, and I can say from experience that it MAKES a DIFFERENCE!!
I want to be the woman who lifts you up, who encourages you, who borrows you my belief until you find your own! I promise, if you can see a different future for yourself- you can create it, but you have to get in the same room as people who are going that way!!!!
If any of this is landing... Hit FOLLOW because I have something absolutely amazing coming up for you!!!
Stay tuned, Mama!!!
Follow on IG @lindsaygill91
#mumswholead #mumsinbiz #onlinebusiness #workfromhome #affiliatemarketing #balancedfamilylife #mumofgirls #goalsetter #positivemoves #positivelifesyle #positivevibes #dreambigger #goal #personalbranding
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