I speak to you today from a place of love.
How often do you say yes when you really want to say no?
I'll be totally honest, I've always struggled with my natural desire to please others and say "yes". I'm not sure if I've always been that way, but my heart would rather come from a place of yes than a place of no. While that might sound nice, it's not always nice for me.
Do you relate?
I have been feeling really lucky lately to be increasing the amount of marketing services I provide as well as signing on super fun coaching clients. Things have been busy and I love that. Seeing clients have a light bulb go off about a certain idea I've suggested or be really pleased about a press release I've written is so amazing and fulfilling to me. I truly enjoy being helpful.
Yet, just recently, I found myself in a predicament of wanting to take on a new client. However, after some real soul-searching, I decided it wasn't the right fit for either of us and referred them to another person that may have more experience in their industry. It was one of those moments where you realize you've grown in a new way.
I pride myself on being fully transparent when I feel my expertise in a specific area is lacking. For someone just starting out, it can be scary to say no to new business. Yet, being honest about it is quite freeing. I think a lot of people may have taken on the project because of fear that their client may leave them for someone that could meet their needs more fully.
Working like that just doesn't work.
What about you? Are there aspects of how you run your business that aren't jiving with your goals? Has it just been easier to just say yes? It's never too late to make changes and be true to yourself.
I thought I'd share an article written by Michael Feeley for the Huffington Post, titled: Saying 'No' is Saying Yes to You and What Matters.
It's a nice reminder to learn how to say no as well as how to say yes in our professional and personal lives.
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In other news... I'll be traveling this week to a very special conference for entrepreneurs and creatives called, The Unique Camp. Four days of perspective changing experiences - no electronics allowed. I'm quite excited to step outside of my comfort zone and come back brimming with ideas and inspiration for all of our businesses.