Imposter Syndrome, oh the irony of it all. This was the plan topic for the week. Oh boy, writing this blog post I’ve experienced first hand, imposter syndrome. The feeling of who am I to talk about it. The little voice that chatters away in your head, that sparks the self-doubt. I’m guessing you know what I’m talking about.

Guess What?

Well, I’m not really going to make you guess but if you did tell me in the comments below or send me a DM on Instagram. That little voice the chatter in my head that I quieted on my super quick as fast as I could walk because it 7 degrees outside pause.

Stopped me in my tracks. It said Michele you’re doing it right now. You’re doubting that you can talk about imposter syndrome. Girl, you can talk about it. You can talk about your own experience and it will be enough for someONE.

Thank you

It was at that moment that, I reframed my thoughts. Thanked me for bringing this to the surface and gave me grace.

That’s not true

Then I began the process of that’s not true. All the limiting beliefs began to string into my head. And as quickly as they popped into my head, I combatted them with “That’s not true. Thanks for keeping me safe through.”

It was in the moment that I had the choice to not hold myself back.

Why can I speak on mindset blocks and entrepreneurship, because Friend, I’ve tried them all and I have the P&L statements to show for it.

Cause when things get going really well in my business. Some limiting beliefs trying to keep me small.

It tries to make me feel like a fraud, that I’m not good enough, that I’m not the right person for the role, or causes me to feel unsure of my own abilities.

That’s not true I am good enough. Somewhere out there is someONE that needs to hear that too.

That’s not true, I am the right person for the role.

That’s not true, I have more than enough knowledge and experience to figure out a solution. And if I get stuck I ask my community of Online Business Managers. Someone will have an idea for me.

This is what I have to say about imposter syndrome. 

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Here is just a snippet of the important points, you know for the skimmer in you. 🤪

• The feeling of who am I to talk about it. The little voice that chatters away in your head, that sparks the self-doubt
• I need to recognize that I’m doing it.
• It said Michele you’re doing it right now. You’re doubting that you can talk about imposter syndrome
• It was in the moment that I had the choice to not hold myself back.
• When that chatter starts to creep in, talkback to yourself.
• We have to be our own best cheerleader.
  You can do it for yourself.

From the Archives

Are you letting judgment get in the way of your entrepreneurial dream?

I speak from my own personal experiences with letting judgment get in the way of my entrepreneurial dreams.

It was crippling to the growth of my business when I put more focus on the fear of what others would think, instead of focusing on the impact I could make.

What’s a midwest girl know about running a business anyway? Yep, this is a true thought that my inner voice would throw up at me when I’d get out of my comfort zone.

Embarrassment, Awkward, Worrying

The fear of judgment can make us feel embarrassed, awkward, worried and a number of other feelings that surface for us. All of these emotions get in the way of our happiness and making a true impact.

It can be difficult to overcome that little inner voice in our heads that doesn’t have the same hopes and dreams for our future. It’s okay, that voice is just worried about keeping us safe.

Stop judging yourself

Ohh, this is a big one, Friend. Get clear on the items that you’re letting judgment get in the way. Okay, now how are YOU judging yourself regarding this judgment?

We are our own worst enemy. Take a look at yourself and figure out what you’re judging yourself about. Stop it.

That thing, that is getting in the way of our business success. That thing that we feel others judge us on. That’s a mirror into our own self-doubt. Think I’m off my rocker about this?

Get out your journal and I guess we’ll see how off I am. Circle back to me, Friend, tell me what did you discover.

I’ve set the goal to record a YouTube video to go along with my blog post every week. Does this feel easy yet? Heck no. But I know in time and practice, I will not feel so embarrassed, awkward, and worried about what others think.

All those feels that I listed above, are the same things that I think I’m getting judged on. Friends, I’m not foolish enough to believe that I’m not getting judge, but I’m not letting judgment get in the way of creating an impact on one person.

Your own judgments will be mirrored back to you by others. Because it is what you’re looking for, someone to prove you right.

Here is what else I have to say on the judgment. 

Be confident

Live your life for yourself. Is it simple to let go of caring what others think? Heck No! Do I still have times when I let silly things keep me up at night worrying what others think? Yes, I do. Anything can seem bigger than it really is if I let my mind spiral.

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Here is just a snippet of the important points, you know for the skimmer in you. 🤪

• Embarrassment, Awkward, Worrying emotions get in the way of our happiness and making a true impact.
• I know that I’m not everybody’s cup of tea and that’s okay.
• We are our own worst enemy. Take a look at yourself and figure out what you’re judging yourself about. Stop it.
• Live your life for yourself, it’s your path enjoy it.

From the Blog Archives: 

How to Overcome Failure in Your Business

Have you experienced failure in your business? You’re not alone. Friend, I’ve been there and done that! Do you want to know the best way to overcome failure in your business?

Wait for it.

It’s to change your perception of how you view failure in our online business.

Focus

If that doesn’t work, then I evaluate where I’m focusing my time. Is it moving towards my desired outcome or away.

If the answer is away, my next action will be to figure out how I got off the path to help regain focus and clarity.

Look for time leaks in your day that are causing you to lose focus on your outcome.

Stay in it for the long haul

You deserve to follow through on your promise to yourself. A promise to yourself is just as important as a promise to anyone else. Too often we put our promise behind the promises we give to our clients. That shouldn’t be the case.

When it gets hard look for the reason why, look for ways that you can make it easier.

Trust me I know, I’m the Queen of Complicated.

When I make a plan, I make sure I’m asking could there be an easier way. Is there a place that I could leave a t uncrossed or an i undotted to receive the same results but make it simpler.

Here is the video that goes along with the post. I think I’ve mentioned before I use the same outline for both, but I write and record them separately. Meaning it’s not the same content. Yes, I know there is a simpler way but I like doing it for now.

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Here is just a snippet of the important points, you know for the skimmer in you. 🤪

• Failure only when you stop trying
• Not working, reevaluate and look at the feedback
• That failure wants you to look for a new path
• NPL says, There is no failure only feedback
• Where are you focusing your time? Is it moving you toward your outcome or away?
• Stay in it for the long haul
• You deserve to follow through on your promise
• When it’s hard, look for the reason why
• Need help with your commitments? Get an accountability partner
• Stopping will always guarantee failure
• Tell yourself: I’m not a person that gives up

You’ve got this Friend, I believe in you.