How to Overcome The Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding You Back From Success

How to Overcome The Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding You Back From Success

Your life changes as you change your inner beliefs.

Don't believe you can do anything outside the confines of your 9-5? You'll continue to stay stuck.

Don't believe that you're worthy of being paid your worth? You'll continue to attract the clients who ask for discounts and don't pay on time.

Don't believe that your face fits or that you have the right look for an online business? You'll continue to hide away.

Don't believe you deserve to make money doing what you love? you'll self-sabotage, fritter away money and succumb to shiny object syndrome.

Everything in your life is a reflection of your inner beliefs. Your limiting beliefs are hiding in those areas where you don't have the results you want.

So to change the output, change the beliefs.

1) Identify the areas where the results are less than desirable, lower than your potential or inconsistent with who you are.

2) Identify the thoughts and beliefs you have about yourself in that area and write them down. Look them in the eye. Consider where that belief came from. Consider if it's true. Does it stand up to scrutiny? Acknowledge it for what it is. A belief. Not an irrevocable truth.

3) Create a new empowering belief to replace the old one that feels aligned with what you want and who you REALLY are.

4) Repeat for the next belief.

As part of my signature 1-1 Coaching Program, I work closely with my clients in a 2-hour mindset intensive at the outset. We dive deep into this work and the results are staggering. Old beliefs that go back years are dismantled and disposed of.

If you're ready to say goodbye to the old results, then book in for a complimentary Business Builder Session. Apply for your call here

About Me

Hey, I'm Tasmin! I'm a Mindset & Business Confidence Coach for new and aspiring female entrepreneurs. I help overcome their fears and ramp up their confidence so that they can escape the corporate drudgery and create a life and business on their terms.

Want to chat about how I can help you? Apply for a Free Session with me here. I'm excited to talk to you :-)

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How to Break through the Monotony of your 9-5 so you can make your business happen.

How to Break through the Monotony of your 9-5 so you can make your business happen.

I was thinking back today to when I was in my 9-5 and how stuck I felt. For a long while, I didn't do anything about it. I was so entrenched in my routine.

I got the same train every morning.

I walked the same route.

I got to work at the same time.

I took my lunch at the same time everyday (always preferred the 1.00p.m. slot).

I took either one of 2 train options home each day.

There was so little variety and looking back this routine contributed to me staying stuck. Our habits are what shape us whether they are good or bad ones.

It was only when I broke free from the routine that things shifted.

It all started when I did a little evening course for a couple of hours one night a week. That little change shifted so much. It opened up my thinking in new ways and showed me what else was possible.

This little shift in my routine put me on a new path even though it seemed like such a minimal step at the time, it had a disruptive effect on my thinking and really shook things up.

I then started incorporating other little changes into the routine when I realised how impactful it was.

So, if you are where I was, here are a couple of suggestions to help you break free from and shift out of the routine.

1) Do somthing fun out of hours.

Is there a course you can take or a hobby you've always wanted to pursue? These are great for shifting your routine and your perspective and the great thing is you can start with a fairly small commitment. My course was only 2 hours a week on a Wednesday for 10 weeks.

2) Change up your daily routine.

Make some sort of change in what you do each day, walk a different way to work, take a different lunch slot (gasp!), rearrange your work environment. These little changes will help stimulate your creativity that has been dulled by the 9-5.

3) Maximise your time.

Use the downtime you have in the day to take small steps towards your business. Learn a marketing platform in your lunch hour, listen to a podcast on the train. Start getting into the mindset of being a CEO and out of the employee mindset. When you're ready talk to a coach to help you take decisive action towards your business.

The great thing is it doesn't always have to be something major that has a big impact, these small insignificant seeming changes can have a far-reaching effect and be the catalyst for bigger changes.

Remember it's often the smallest changes that lead to the biggest results but if you do nothing - nothing changes.

If  you’re ready to overcome your fears and mindset blocks and create your dream business, then go ahead and join my free Facebook Community for free resources, trainings and sisterhood and support on your business journey.

About Me

Hey, I'm Tasmin! I'm a Mindset & Business Confidence Coach for new and aspiring female entrepreneurs. I help overcome their fears and ramp up their confidence so that they can escape the corporate drudgery and create a life and business on their terms.

Want to chat about how I can help you? Apply for a Free Session with me here. I'm excited to talk to you :-)

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4 Reasons Why Slowing Down is the New Speeding Up

4 Reasons Why Slowing Down is the New Speeding Up

When you’re an entrepreneur starting a business, self-care and relaxation are probably the furthest things from your mind.

It’s not that you don’t care about your health. You know you shouldn’t be staying up until the early hours working on those projects, trying to survive on takeaways, drinking too much coffee, and neglecting everything else in your life.

But finding time for self-care feels impossible.

There just isn’t time. You have far too much going on. You’re not willing to sacrifice your business just so you feel more rested.

But did you know that the opposite is true?

Self-care is actually one of the most important aspects of becoming an entrepreneur, and will allow you to feel energetic, motivated, and focused even when life is hectic and overwhelming. Here’s more on why it’s so important to slow down.

1. You’ll become more productive

We tend to think that if we keep working hard, pushing ourselves through our exhaustion, and staying busy all the time then we’ll knock more items of that ‘to do’ list. But this just isn’t true.

By slowing down, taking regular breaks, and scheduling time to rest, you’ll give your mind, body, and spirit a well-deserved rest. You’ll better process any challenges you’re facing, you’ll recharge your batteries and you’ll return to your desk feeling energized, focused, and much more productive.

2. You’ll feel less stressed

Prioritizing self-care will also help you feel much less irritated, exhausted, overwhelmed and stressed as you work to grow your business.

Because let’s face it- being an entrepreneur can be pretty stressful. You spend your day problem solving, working long hours, worrying about making ends meet and pouring your heart and soul into your venture.

If you allow this stress to get the better of you, not only will you struggle to make it through the day, but you won’t be in a place to give the best of yourself to your business either. Self-care matters.

3. You’ll be able to think more clearly and let your creative juices flow

Have you ever noticed how flashes of inspiration or your most creative business ideas often come appear when you’re busy doing something else, like taking a shower or hitting the treadmill at the gym?

This is because when you’re relaxed and disconnected from work, you have enough mental space to allow your mind to wander and that creative magic can start to flow.

You’ll have the mental space to think more clearly, problem-solve your business challenges with ease, and it will be much easier to make your business a success.

4. Your health will thank you

The stress and pressure of running a business can really take its toll on your health if you don’t take your foot off the accelerator and take care of yourself.

Otherwise, you’ll struggle to have enough energy to launch your best business ideas, your long-term health issues will flare up, your blood pressure will rise, you’ll start getting struck down with every cold or virus that’s going around, and you’ll find yourself edging closer to something that spells disaster for many businesses.

Burnout.

That’s why it’s essential to dedicate enough time in your day to self-care.

Schedule short breaks through the day such as getting up from your desk, popping to the loo, doing a few stretches, making yourself a cuppa, or even going for a breath of fresh air.

Also, find time for longer breaks and holidays away from your desk so you can really disconnect and recharge your batteries.

Finally, find time in your day for simple self-care practices such as getting enough sleep, eating well, staying hydrated, practicing meditation or yoga, taking breaks, and getting enough fresh air.

Remember, you are your greatest business asset. Make self-care your priority!

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About Me

Hey, I'm Tasmin! I'm a Mindset & Business Confidence Coach for new and aspiring female entrepreneurs. I help overcome their fears and ramp up their confidence so that they can escape the corporate drudgery and create a life and business on their terms.

Want to chat about how I can help you? Apply for a Free Session with me here. I'm excited to talk to you :-)

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5 Essential Steps To Take Before Making The Leap From the Corporate World to Entrepreneur

5 Essential Steps To Take Before Making The Leap From the Corporate World to Entrepreneur

It can be ridiculously incredibly tempting to walk out of that unfulfilling, boring or stressful 9-5 and start pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams when you’re having a particularly bad day.

Especially when you’re overwhelmed with demands that never seem to leave your inbox.

Or when someone spilled coffee all over those important documents AGAIN.

Or when you’re stuck in the office doing overtime when everyone else is out there having fun and you KNOW you’re chained to your desk until late, AGAIN. It’s enough to drive you crazy!

But don’t do it. Not yet.

Don’t quit your corporate job until you’ve worked through the five essential steps I’m about to share with you today. 

Because, as you already know, the path to becoming an entrepreneur isn’t an easy one.

It takes focus. It takes time and dedication. It takes grit to keep pushing through towards your business goals even when it doesn’t seem to be going as planned.

That’s when you can start fulfilling your potential and living your dream. But none of this happens overnight.

Read through the following five steps I’m about to share, and make sure you take action on each one. It’s important.

Step 1. Know your ‘why’

Before you even think about resigning from your job, you first need to think carefully about what motivates you to make this change.

What is your ‘why’?

Your answer to this simple question will guide you towards making the right choices for your business, your happiness and your sense of fulfillment. It will help you tune into that inner ‘gut wisdom’ that can make the difference between entrepreneurial success and failure.

And if you keep your ‘why’ at the very front of your mind, you’ll also be able to make that leap from the safety of the 9-5 with more confidence. You’ll also find it much easier to stay focused on your end goal, even if the going gets tough.

How to find your why

Start by watching this short 5 minute TEDTalk by Simon Sinek[1] , called ‘Start with Why’.

Next, pull out your journal, set the timer on your phone for 20 minutes and start writing about your why. Why do you want to leave your corporate job? Why do you want your business idea (if you already have one), to become a reality?

Your ‘why’ might include one of the following:

• I want to become my own boss

• I want to enjoy more freedom

• I want to spend more time with my kids

• I want to pursue my passions

• I want to work from anywhere you like

• I want to ditch that horrible commute

Once you’ve come up with an answer, I want you to take it a step further and ask yourself again, ‘But why?’

Why do you want more freedom? Why do you want to work from anywhere? What is it that makes you want to make this dream a reality?

Be honest- no one is judging you for your answers!

Then when you’ve outlined your ‘why’, I want you to use it!

Write it down on your vision board or create a big poster carrying these powerful words. Display it over your desk and look at it often. Or even scribble it on a ton of sticky notes and display them all over your home! It all works.

Step 2. Set strong goals

Goals are a vital part of any business, and in my opinion, they’re also a great framework to apply to your entire life.

With goals, you’ll know exactly where you’re heading, instead of just having a vague direction in mind.

You’ll feel like you’re taking back the control over your life, and feel much more confident that you won’t be trapped in the daily grind forever.  The future will look much brighter and sticking with the corporate job for just a tiny bit longer will seem more bearable than it was before.

Use your goals to help you transition from where you are right now to where you want to be. I promise you, it will all be worth it.

How to set effective goals

When you create your goals, make sure you do it in a way that empowers you to push through your fears and move towards where you want to go.

However, it can be quite a balancing act because you don’t ever want to feel overwhelmed, or lost or like you’ve been working far too long to make your dreams happen without making much progress.

That’s why I love the SMART goals framework. If you’ve been in business circles for a while, you’ll know that this is an acronym which we can break down as follows:

• Specific – Get crystal-clear about what you want to achieve. Where exactly would you like to take your business?

• Measurable – Make sure that your goal can be measured so that you know when you’ve achieved it!

• Achievable - Can you actually make this goal happen? Do you have enough time to make it work? How about money? Be honest.

• Relevant - Make sure your goal is pushing you in the direction you want to head. Seems obvious but it can easy to forget.

• Timely - Set a deadline for achieving the goal. Again, be realistic.

Now it’s over to you. What goals could you set yourself for the coming few months, year or even couple of years?

Be specific, really drill down to what is important and make sure they fit within the SMART goals framework.

Step 3. Take action

I know from experience that it’s far too easy to get lost doing background research, especially when you’re not feeling entirely confident in your ability to make your business work. It feels much safer to stay behind your computer, asking questions, trying to suss out the market before you take the leap.

It’s easier to daydream about things like answering your emails in your pyjamas, taking a mid-afternoon break to go to Yoga class, or eating almond butter straight from the jar as you sort through your finances, than actually doing something to make it real.

It’s safer. You don’t have to face any risks.

But please don’t make this mistake.

I’ve seen far too many women give up on some truly fantastic business dreams, simply because they were too scared to take action, or felt like they needed to know it all before they took the leap into their new career, or it just wasn’t ‘the right time’.

The truth is, you’ll never have all the answers.

There’s no such thing as the right time. You’ll never be able to research your fears away, or be 100% sure that you can make your business idea work. There are no guarantees in this entrepreneur life.

There comes a point when you have to place your toes on the edge of that cliff and take that leap. Take action. Make it happen.

Because, what’s the alternative? That you keep struggling through that daily grind for the rest of your life? That you just have to swallow your pride and sacrifice your dreams because you were too scared?

What kind of life do you think you’d live then? What kind of life do you want to live?

I know what my answer would be.

Step 4. Tap into your network

You already have a huge network of people who can help make your entrepreneurial dreams become a reality, I’m pretty certain of it. All you need to do is ask and the magic will happen.

Yes, I know that the thought of reaching out and asking for help like this can be scary. 

What if they think you’re rude for asking for help? What if they laugh in your face?

What if you’re just kidding yourself and you’re not really good enough to make your business idea work?  What if you just make a fool of yourself?

First let me tell you that you’re not alone in feeling like this. No one likes to ask other people for help, especially when they’re first starting out in business. We like to think we already have all the answers, that we know what we’re doing, and we can build our empire alone.

But I’d really encourage you to reach out and contact the people that you believe could help you.

They can provide really useful advice and guidance that can help you get started, they might be able to throw exciting opportunities your way, and they might even be full of ideas that can help drive you in a lucrative new direction. Besides, you’ve already built some kind of a relationship with them, so they’ll be much more willing to go the extra mile to help you out.

So don’t let the threat of rejection put an end to your dreams. Don’t be limited by that little negative voice in your head that tries to sabotage your life. You can do this.

Be brave. Go ask these people.

Step 5. Get a coach

Making changes to your life can be scary, especially when there’s so much at stake. It’s far too easy to get overwhelmed, lose direction, and let those doubts and worries come through to run the show. That’s why I’d highly advise you get yourself a coach if you’re serious about making your dreams become a reality. 

They can help you make sense of where you are in life right now, help you understand yourself better and help you move through challenges like fear and lack of confidence and self belief.

They can also highlight areas that need more work, help you make sense of your business goals and guide you through making the leap from the corporate world to entrepreneurship with more confidence. Contact me if you’d like to hear how I can support you.

So before you make the leap from your 9-5 and start making your business dreams a reality, make sure you do some prep work first.

Outline your ‘why’, set yourself some SMART goals, take action (however small), use your network and don’t forget to find yourself a coach to help you transition more smoothly, without the usual obstacles getting in the way.

About Me

Hey, I'm Tasmin! I'm a Mindset & Business Confidence Coach for new and aspiring female entrepreneurs. I help overcome their fears and ramp up their confidence so that they can escape the corporate drudgery and create a life and business on their terms.

Want to chat about how I can help you? Apply for a Free Session with me here. I'm excited to talk to you :-)

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