Do it first. The confidence will follow. 🚀
“Actions trigger feelings, just as feelings trigger actions.” — Earl Nightingale
Think about this statement for a minute. Most of the time, we let our feelings dictate how we behave and act. We let our feelings guide what we do in a day, what we say, and how we treat ourselves. This is what causes us to procrastinate, stay stuck, and make excuses. It’s what stops us from doing the things we know we need to do in order to move forward.
It shows up when you say things like:
“I don’t feel like it.”
”I’m scared to to this.”
”I don’t feel ready.”
”I’m tired/frustrated/discouraged.”
It’s embarrassing to tell you this, but for months after I started my business, I would have a complete meltdown, at least once a week, where I would cry, question myself, blame the world for my lack of success, and push back against solid advice that would actually help me. I was giving into the feelings of ‘not good enoughness’, doubt, imposter syndrome, and fear. In other words, I was letting my feelings guide my behaviour.
What shifted for me? Admitting to myself that how I was behaving wasn’t working and that something needed to change. What needed to change was my behaviour — my ACTIONS.
“Actions trigger feelings…”
Ohhhhhhh…… The understanding of this was finally dawning on me…. If I ignore the feelings in my body (doubt, fear, discouragement, etc.) and instead ACT FIRST, then I will change the feelings I’m experiencing.
THAT was the shift.
DO first, regardless of how it feels, and the positive, supportive feelings will show up.
You’ve all experienced this. Think about a time when you did something that felt scary. How did you feel after? Exhilarated? Empowered? Confident? Proud of yourself? Like a bad-ass?
THIS is how you create confidence, joy and success in your business!
By deciding to control your actions - not letting your feelings control what you do.
By knowing that if you take action, the positive feelings will come flooding in.
By believing that confidence (feeling) follows courage (action).
You have what it takes. Now go take the action that will move you towards your goals and dreams!
One very powerful action is asking for support. It takes a village to grow a business and I would love to help you figure out what the best support is for you. Book a no-obligation call and let’s chat!
Other options for support:
1) Be part of a high-vibe community of women solopreneurs and get consistency, accountability and community. Join the Online Fempreneurs Success Collective (first month is FREE).
2) Uplevel your business with advanced marketing and mindset strategies aligned with your values and energy in the Momentum Mastermind, a 6-month, small-group program to help women reach their big goals.
3) If you’re a new or aspiring solopreneur, join E2E (Employee to Entrepreneur), a 3-month program to help you create a solid business and marketing plan to get your business off the ground and profitable.
