Mistakes are part of being human and offer valuable lessons. Being gentle with yourself when things don’t go as planned helps you grow and move forward with resilience and kindness. ⚡ Today’s action is to be gentle with yourself when you make mistakes Showing yourself compassion fosters self-esteem and emotional well-being, helping you learn and recover more effectively. 🌟 Pause and reflect: Acknowledge your mistake without judgment, and remind yourself that it’s okay to be imperfect. 🌟 Reframe the moment: Focus on what you can learn and how the experience can help you grow. 🌟 Speak kindly: Replace self-criticism with encouraging words, just as you would for a friend. Treating yourself with gentleness helps you embrace challenges and build inner strength. 🗨 "You are not your mistakes; you are your possibilities." – Oprah Winfrey 🗨 "Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo." – Jon Sinclair 🗨 "Be kind to yourself. You’re doing the best you can." – Brené Brown Mistakes are stepping stones, not stumbling blocks. Give yourself the grace you deserve, and recognize today as a step toward growth. ❓💬 How will you show kindness to yourself the next time you make a mistake?

I spent all my time and energy last 9 months working on growing a garden (online community/programs) while my house (finances/home) went to rot. It's a powerful metaphor - pouring all your energy into cultivating one area of life, only to find another crumbling in the background. A painful reminder that life really is a balancing act, and while seasons of focus are necessary, so is stepping back to ensure the foundation is stable. Life often feels like a tightrope walk between competing priorities, each pulling us in a different direction. Sometimes, we focus so much energy on one area.. our "garden" of growth, creativity, or ambition ..that our "house," the foundation of stability, starts to crumble. If you’ve found yourself pouring everything into one area of life while neglecting another, you’re not alone. 🌈 Recognize Seasons of Focus Just as gardens have seasons, so do our lives. It’s okay to dedicate a season to growth in one area, as long as you acknowledge when another part of your life needs attention. “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 🤷 Embrace Imperfection Balance doesn’t mean perfection. It means accepting that some areas may flourish while others require patience. The key is to stay aware and adjust before neglect turns to collapse. “You can do anything, but not everything.” – David Allen 🚫 Set Non-Negotiables Identify the pillars of your life, those elements you cannot afford to ignore. For example, financial health, personal relationships, and physical well-being often serve as foundational "house" priorities that must stay intact, even during periods of intense focus elsewhere. ⏸ Pause and Reflect Step back regularly to reassess. What’s smooth? What’s a struggle? Adjust your efforts accordingly. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott 🎉 Celebrate Small Wins Progress in any area is worth celebrating. A thriving garden is beautiful, even if the house needs repairs. Celebrate the growth while planning for restoration.

A few questions to ponder... ❓ What's your biggest fear? ❓ Where are you playing small? ❓ What is your playing small costing you? ❓ What is that costing your loved ones? ❓ What is that costing the world? ❓ Will you stop playing small? ❓ When will you begin? Let's Grow! 💥🤩🚀

Many solopreneurs work stressful 50-hour weeks without a dependable income stream. Additionally, service-based small business owners, such as wellness coaches, personal trainers, and massage therapists, often encounter unique challenges that can impact their health and well-being which may sabotage business operations and ability to serve clients. Why? ⏱ Work Hours: Many solopreneurs and small business owners work significantly more than the traditional 40-hour workweek. According to surveys like those from Gallup or FreshBooks, solopreneurs often work 50-60 hours per week, especially during the early stages of their businesses. 😕 Stress Levels: Studies like those from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) suggest that the self-employed often face high stress due to the uncertainty of income, lack of work-life balance, and pressure to manage every aspect of the business. Approximately 35% rate their stress as "high," compared to 26% of business owners with employees. 💸 Income Volatility: Many solopreneurs experience fluctuating income streams, leading some to maintain additional employment. Notably, 82% of those juggling self-employment and other jobs cite the stability of regular income as a primary reason. Healthy Wealthy⚡ WISE⚡ Recommendations: 🧘 Self-Care Practices: Engaging in regular self-care practices is crucial for solopreneurs to maintain vitality and reduce health complaints. Physical exercise, in particular, has been consistently associated with improved well-being outcomes. ⚖ Work-Life Balance: Solopreneurs often struggle with work-life balance, leading to stress and burnout. Implementing clear boundaries, such as setting specific work hours and allocating time for relaxation, is essential for maintaining mental and physical health. 📥 Establish Clear Work Boundaries: Define specific work hours and create a designated workspace to separate professional and personal life. 🧖 Prioritize Self-Care: Incorporate regular physical activity and relaxation techniques into daily routines to enhance well-being.

Staying connected with loved ones, no matter the distance, is a beautiful way to strengthen bonds and share joy. ⚡Take action: Call a relative who is far away to say hello and have a chat. Strengthening relationships with those we care about reminds them they are valued and brings a sense of closeness, even across distances. 🤗 Ask them how they’ve been and share a bit about your life, making the conversation meaningful. 🤗 Reminisce about shared memories or plans for the future to bring a sense of closeness. 🤗 Let them know they are important to you, even if you can’t see them often. A simple call can make someone feel cherished and valued. 🗨 "Family is not an important thing. It’s everything." – Michael J. Fox 🗨 "Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives." – Brené Brown 🗨 "The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege." – Charles Kuralt Take a moment to reach out and brighten their day, it might just brighten yours, too! ❓💬 Who will you call today, and what will you talk about?