I just listened to a 5 minute podcast by Micheal Port over on Bizslap on managing overwhelm. He makes some good points about how all entrepreneurs get stuck in overwhelm at some point and discusses how to shift out of it when you do.
Micheal states that people are more likely to become overwhelmed when they are getting up to "big stuff." He points out that overwhelm happens for a number of reasons including:
- not knowing what to do
- thinking that what you are doing is too hard
- not sure about your choice of direction
- having too much to do
- not having enough time
- struggling to balance your business/private practice and personal life
Michael further states that when you are feeling overwhelmed it is helpful to be around others who are also into "big stuff" so that they can support you, but also challenge you to hang in there when necessary.
Good advice for building your private practice. I have been in overwhelm numerous times since I began my business, and I can’t think of a client I’ve had who was dedicated to building their private practice who also hasn’t experienced overwhelm.
I think Michael’s point about finding people to help you who are also working at being successful is essential if you want success because most people won’t know how to support or challenge you when you need it most.
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I followed your link to 7 enlightened marketing tips. I esp liked the one about being unattached to outcomes. I have learned that a tap on the cosmic web in one place leads to something happening on another part of the web once the reverberations have travelled where they need to go
Zannie
Thanks for sharing the highlights on managing overwhelm, Juliet. Part of my work involves inspiring others to achieve life balance and Michael’s message is a great reminder that everyone faces overwhelm at some point and that surrounding yourself with others who are also achieving ‘big stuff’ is the very support we need to get through it.
Zannie,
Thanks for the comment. Yes, that is exactly how I think marketing works as well: When you put energy into one place, the reverberations are seen in another. A web of pathways that draw clients to you is created.
Susan,
Thanks for your comment.
Nice to know you are out there reading and thinking about this stuff.
Juliet