Today, I'd like to address myself to entrepreneurs in business or who have decided to take the leap.
I say it and I will say it again, entrepreneurship is a journey! A journey into the world of personal introspection. This is the only time in life when you are really confronted with yourself, your fears, your anxieties, your unresolved traumas, your abilities, your power of resilience and especially the imposter syndrome. And it’s also the only time when you’re the only person who can save yourself.
The word to keep in mind is "patience".
Indeed, it is not easy to develop your vision, your project and your business in the current conditions of the health crisis. You have to constantly rethink everything, adapt, renew yourself, it takes a lot of energy, and you have to be creative every day of your life.
The waltz of emotions is continuous and in all of this you have to keep a mind of steel. We move from comfort zone to discomfort zone as we move from one room to another in our own apartment or house! Stress becomes our BFF (best friend for life), physical change increases, uncertainty wins us and the fear of lack grows in us.
When discouragement is present day by day and prospecting becomes more and more difficult, the expected returns are invisible, it is very common to blame ourselves and think that we have done something wrong, to question ourselves and tell ourselves that we suck and that in any case entrepreneuship is made for us.
I'm sure you've caught yourself saying to yourself, "Why did I quit my job again? Yet I had a comfortable life ... ". If you've taken on this personal challenge, it's not for nothing. It’s because, you want to bring your touch of magic into this world and make a difference.
Here’s a quick but effective sophro exercise to reconnect with your inner child. This child is terrified so talk to him.her while giving him.her love because he.she needs it so bad.
Sit on a chair or armchair / Lie down on a sofa or mat in gym, yoga.
Close your eyes.
Take a deep breath through your nose and feel your ribs open. Then breathe gently through your mouth and feel your ribs come down.
Imagine yourself as a child, your face, your expressions, your clothes.
Stay a moment on this image to detail yourself.
Now imagine the process of this child. Listen to his.her voice, his.her laughter. Watch him.her walk, run, play or on the contrary sit in a corner, with no friends.
Again, press pause and take the time to imagine all the details.
Now visualize yourself as you are today, your look, your walk, the sound of your voice, smell the favorite fragrance you love to wear.
Take the time to actually observe yourself as if you were looking at yourself in a mirror with benevolence and without judgment.
Now project yourself in a pleasant place and imagine the child is there. Say his.her first name and invite him.her to sit next to you for a little while for a chitchat.
Start the conversation by telling the child about your journey, what you went through from childhood to become the person you have become today.
Reassure the child of his doubts, fears, abilities, skills, talents, and his.her future.
Count all the things that you were able to accomplish on your own so far without the help of your parents, for instance.
Give him.her a piece of advice and recommendations so that he.she can break free from all of his.her limiting beliefs recorded since childhood.
Forgive him.her for always believing in those negative words said about you, which are false and yet you have validated.
Welcome his.her compliments, his.her admiration, his.her recognition.
Pay attention to his.her anguished words.
Now gently take the child into your arms and give him.her THE hug you dreamed of so much as a child. THE so comforting hug enveloped in softness and love. THE hug that reassures and means that everything is going to be alright.
Let the tears flow if they do arise, it means the cleansing is happening and the belief reset and healing are taking place.
Realize the richness of your reunion filled with love and caring with your inner child.
Now, let him.her go back to his.her occupations, imagine him.her turning around one last time and giving you a courageous smile that says: "We're going to make it together because we are a team".
Keep the memory of this reunion as in a treasure box that you can open everytime you feel the need.
Savor the positive feelings that this reunion gave you and integrate them into your whole being.
Like a superhero, you’ve reconnected with your inner fire, your power. You are now ready to accomplish your project.
Remember, the most important thing in life is to do your best.
Don't underestimate the strength that lies within you.
Take your well-being seriously,
An ocean of love your way and a great start to the week.
*** It is often the last key in the bunch that opens the door ... The day I almost gave up, this happened (page 27 bottom right) and I had hope again: https://fr.calameo.com/clichy/read/004942482ebe5b007958f
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