🧠Weekly Mind Sweep #146 | What’s On My Mind | Boundaries
October 2024
Week 143: Curated Conversation: Boundaries
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Week 145: Manage Your Mind: Boundaries
*Week 146 What’s On My Mind: Boundaries
Week 147: Curator’s Perspective: Boundaries
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Curated Conversation with curated GIF’s & puns (for your entertainment).
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What’s I’m Reading - Two new for October!
Collaborations with Terri Hamilton (Thursday) & Shannon Giordano (November 1st!)
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Have you ever had a situation where you softened a boundary, and it didn't go as planned?
We've all been there.
We've worked up the courage to set a hard boundary—around our time, energy, or even the type of clients we work with—and it feels right, firm, and even like we're in control.
But then, something happens.
When a client pushes just a little harder or a project deadline starts creeping into our personal time, we know we should say no, but we begin to feel guilty or convince ourselves that "just this once" won't hurt.
So, we soften the boundary.
But deep down, we already know it's a wrong move.
And it doesn't take long for things to unravel.
That client? They start expecting more.
The work? It spills over into family time, eroding the balance we worked so hard to protect.
We feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and maybe even a little bit mad at ourselves.
We knew this would happen.
So, there we are, left cleaning up the mess—struggling to regain the balance we sacrificed, knowing we ignored that gut feeling that was trying to protect us all along. But when we enforce our boundaries, there's a sense of relief and empowerment.
As entrepreneurs, our boundaries aren't just guidelines; they're lifelines.
When we allow them to blur, even for what seems like a good reason, the cost is always greater than we anticipated.
Next time you feel that nudge—when your instincts tell you to hold firm—practice listening to it. As entrepreneurs, we are not faced with life-saving, need-to-be-made-right-now decisions.
Invoke the power of the pause when making decisions that intuitively don't feel right.
Entrepreneurs would benefit from practicing this even when the decision feels right.
Boundaries exist for a reason. They protect our energy, focus, and creativity. When we trust them, we protect not only ourselves but also the quality of the work we deliver.
Trust your intuition. Trust yourself. Trust your boundaries.
They know what's best, and deep down, so do you.
My question for you this week :
What strategies do you use to remind yourself to trust your instincts when a boundary is being pushed?
Reply and share with me!
Let’s discuss ways I can support boundaries for you and your business.
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What I’m reading
The Judging Porch
Written by Rachael Dubinsky,
In her debut poetry chapbook, author and founder of Wicked Writers, Rachael Dubinsky, shares self-reflective poems aimed at encouraging others to embrace hardships and carve their own path forward.
The Judging Porch is a powerful poetry collection that explores themes like growth, acceptance, healing, fear, and strength.
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You Have The Best Brain To Be An Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs are some of the best brains for generating ideas. They have the heart and determination to bring their gifts into the world to serve the people they deeply care about. Nothing excites them more than building a business they are proud of around something they are passionate about.
These same kind-hearted humans often feel challenged to take their really BIG ideas and break them down into smaller, actionable tasks that will allow them to execute them.
(You are not alone!)
Read the two common challenges I see Entrepreneurs face and 5 Mindful Strategies for support!
Collaborations!
Join us Friday, November 1st, at the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce for this two-hour interactive business community experience.
We'll discuss ways to cultivate business through Sales, Marketing, and Communication methods that support relationship building, showing up authentically, and connecting deeper with colleagues and the people you serve.
9-11 am - Open discussion, community support, brainstorming ideas
Join me in meeting business owners in our community. You'll leave with new tools to help you make connections and build your business!
Free; Registration is required: https://bit.ly/MWCoCNovember2024
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12:00 - Take 5—a guided meditation with Terri Hamilton of Positively Terri to ground your week with peace and focus.
12:05-1 pm Round-table Share
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The gifts you bring to the world
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