Episode 13 - BIG CHANGES

Summary: In this episode I talk about how my business has changed and evolved over the last two years, and how I was able to make big decisions that affected my business and my life while adapting to new changes. Morning Routine: Morning routine is so essential for making big positive changes in your life that can go and expand all over the place, not in just your community in your business, but globally. Mel Robbins (The 5 Second Rule, Take Control Of Your Life) recommends that instead of hitting the snooze button, you just have to get up and be a whiny baby about how early you’re up. But only for the first couple of days, because she says by then, you will get over it. So I’ve been waking up earlier than normal for the last week and I am getting SO MUCH MORE DONE. This small step to adjust my morning routine has shown tangible results in one week. I mean - you can see the transcript below... that wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t get up at 7:00 AM. The Classic Pros and Cons List: I love making a pros and cons list because it helps me to organize all of the thoughts that are in my head. Oftentimes if I feel like there's just so much happening, it get stuck in “analysis paralysis.” But when I write down specifics on what I like and what I don't like, it makes it a lot easier to make decisions based on evidence. Be realistic with your pros and cons list and be strict with yourself. If you're making stuff up just for the sake of making it up, then maybe it doesn't belong on the pros and cons list. Get really clear and really refine that list down. Financial Stability: Another thing you might want to consider when you're deciding to do something new or make a really big change, is financial stability. Are you able to float yourself for a long period of time if you are deciding to leave your full time job to start your own business? Most people will tell you that it makes more sense to work on building up the business while you working a full time job, and then transition into your business full time, Because it's going to be easier for you to actually sustain this business going forward. Long-term Vision vs. Short-term Ideas: I am like a classic short term idea person because my ADHD brain just operates like that. It's just, it's very like, what's next what's happening, let's execute, let's get it done, the end. Think about whether it's going to serve you longterm or short term, and which one is going to serve the whole long vision. Taking The First Step: If you’re serious about change, you need to take at least one step today to do make it happen. Commit to one thing. And, BONUS, tell me what that thing is! I’ll help hold you accountable! Drop a comment below! Links mentioned in this episode: Take Control Of Your Life by Mel Robbins - https://amzn.to/37wnzc0 The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins - https://amzn.to/3cZe9qM Impossible Horror - https://impossiblehorror.com Steal This Onboarding Questionnaire - https://theultimatecreative.com/steal-this-onboarding-questionnaire/ Sunk Cost Fallacy - https://www.behavioraleconomics.com/resources/mini-encyclopedia-of-be/sunk-cost-fallacy/ You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero - https://amzn.to/2N0oCI3 You Need A Clear Mission Statement - https://theultimatecreative.com/you-need-a-clear-mission-statement/ Don’t forget, if you liked this episode and want to hear more, leave a review on your favourite podcast app! It helps more people like you find the show, and it helps me to create more content that’s helpful for you!