Morning Motivation

Today’s affirmation is: I forgive myself.As I’m recording this it’s the last few hours on the last day of the year. For many of us, this year has been A LOT. It came with some high highs and some really low lows. And when things go bad, the tendency is to treat yourself badly, too. We talk down to ourselves. We bring up past failures. Sometimes, we can be downright mean. It has to stop. It’s time to forgive…not them, you.In this episode, I'll share an exercise to help you forgive yourself. Grab a piece of paper and a pen or have your phone handy. After listening, please rate the episode, leave comments and share. And if you’d like to show your support or learn from me in other ways, please visit linktr.ee/inspiredmedia1. Until next time, have a great day and an amazing new year.

I’ve been hearing two loud but different messages on how you should approach the month. One is to Finish Strong. Buckle down the last few weeks of the year. Do whatever you can to make holiday sales.The second message is to Finish Light. Rather than attempt to finish the year strong, do as little work as possible. Set your business aside for a bit.Not sure which of these you should choose? Listen to find out my suggestion. I even share a short exercise to help.If this episode resonates with you, please let me know in the comments, like, follow and share. To get tips like these directly in your inbox, join my mailing list. Have a great week and a happy December.

Today’s affirmation is: Tomorrow is a new day, and I look forward to what it will bring.Sometimes the day does not go as planned. As you get ready for bed, your mind immediately starts to replay all that went wrong that day. Don't let it. This affirmation reminds us every tomorrow is a new chance for something better.In this episode, I'll share an exercise to help you see the potential in tomorrow.After listening, please rate the episode, leave comments and share. Also, if you’d like to hear more from me, join my mailing list to get weekly mindset and marketing tips right in your inbox or schedule a 1:1.

Today's affirmation is: I am GratefulOur brains can be so quick to dismiss our progress. We must be intentional about expressing gratitude for the things that are working. In this episode, I share the science behind gratefulness, give an example to help reframe your thoughts and, as always, leave with you an activity to apply the information throughout the week.When you’re done with this week’s activity, you’re welcome to share some of your list in the comments.Want more? Click here to join my mailing list and get mindset and marketing tips right in your inbox. You can also use that link to schedule a consultation and browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes.

Today's affirmation is: I Stay in My Lane.If you find yourself comparing your life to others in a way that's unhealthy, you're probably in the wrong lane.If you have shiny object syndrome and regularly jump from project to project, this affirmation will help.And if you micromanage the people you've hired to help you because your way is the only way, learning how to stay in your lane can change that.In this episode, I run through each of these scenarios and leave you with tips to make it easier to stay focused.Want more? Click here to join my mailing list and get mindset and marketing tips right in your inbox. You can also use that link to schedule a consultation and browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes.

Today's affirmation is: I embrace guilt-free rest.Do you know how to rest? I don’t mean when you stop working on one project in favor of another or forego client work to wash the dishes. I mean true, relaxed body, guilt-free rest.It’s okay if you don’t. Not many of us entrepreneurs do. There’s this pressure to jump right back in no matter what's going on in your personal life. It's a silent fear that if we take time off from school or work or our business we’ll never be able to recover. We're tired but guilty.1 in 3 Americans feels bad about taking time for themselves, even though 67 percent desperately want more of it (2019 Kelton Global).Somewhere along the way we started thinking that leisure time is not time well spent. Let's reframe that. Embrace guilt-free rest.Please note that this episode is a bit longer.Want more: Click here to join my mailing list and get mindset and marketing tips right in your inbox. You can also use that link to schedule a consultation and browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes.

Today’s affirmation is: Everything I did today was enough.If you find yourself restless because you can’t stop thinking about all the things you didn’t get done today, this affirmation will help.The success of your day is not only measured by productivity. Use the affirmation at bedtime to release the stress of the day.Remember, the better the sleep, the more refreshed you’ll be when you wake up.Let me know how the activity went for you in the comments. And click here to join my mailing list and get mindset and marketing tips right in your inbox. You can also use that link to schedule a consultation and browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes.

Welcome to the affirmation series!We already know that our subconscious mind plays a big role in achieving our desires. For example, if you think positively about yourself, you're more likely to do things in your best interest.For those times when you're at a loss for words or need a reminder, the affirmations from this series can help. Each episode is short and simple. I’ll introduce one affirmation, share my thoughts and then leave you with a short activity to put the affirmation into practice.Want to find the affirmation later? Look for it in the episode title. Today's affirmation is: I Speak Up for Myself.And once you complete the activity, please report back so I can celebrate with you. Leave a comment or connect with me online. You can also use that link to schedule a consultation, join my mailing list and browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes.

You know how sometimes before you can finish teaching a lesson on something, you have to re-learn it yourself? That’s what happened to me right before I was set to record the last episode in this podcast series on reducing overwhelm in your business. Life started life-ing, y'all. Thankfully, I was able to work through it, and here we are.Join me for episode 5 where we’re going to revisit your New Year's resolutions, recap the prior episodes in the series and work through two short exercises. Make sure you're in a quiet place. The last exercise is a visualization to help you remember how far you've come.Here are the tech tools mentioned in the previous four episodes.Google Alerts: Monitor the web for your name, business name and industry news to help manage your online reputationGoSite: Easily collect reviews for your business. Send invoices and payment reminders to clients with a few short clicks, even through SMS text messaging. Let customers book time directly on your calendar, synced with your Google or Outlook calendar. Save 50% off 6 months of Pro or Ultimate with code JACKSON50Google My Business: Boost credibility with a personalized Google business profileGet the Price Right: How to Price Your Services for Maximum Profit: In this on-demand class, learn how positioning influences pricing, overcome blocks and use this simple method to price out your next service or digital product.This concludes the How to Reduce Overwhelm in Your Business podcast series, but it isn’t the end. Just because the series is ending doesn’t mean the podcast is over. Nope. I’ll be back with a new episode in a couple weeks. In the meantime, you can catch up on episodes you missed, learn more about the tech tools or connect with me online.

Most days, 24 hours doesn’t feel like enough time to get everything done. Between clients, administrative tasks, personal obligations and sleep, it can feel like the day is over before it really gets started.In this episode, I’m going to share four ways you can build more time back into your schedule. We’ll talk about strategies to build consistency, create content and more. Here is the tech tool mentioned in the episode:GoSite: Let customers book time directly on your calendar, synced with your Google or Outlook calendar. Save 50% off 6 months of Pro or Ultimate with code JACKSON50As always, you can connect with me online to schedule a consultation, join my mailing list, browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes and more.

Picture this. You’re at the end of a phone call with your ideal client. You’d love to work with them, and they seem excited to move forward with you, too. “So,” they start, “I really need what you offer. It’s just what I’ve been looking for. How much is it?” Do you confidently share your pricing model, or do you nervously share a number that you hope they say yes to?If you’re not confident in pricing your services or sharing your pricing with others without immediately offering payment plans and alternatives, Episode 3 of the “How to Reduce Overwhelm in Your Business” series will help. In “It’s Okay to Get Paid What Your Services are Worth,” I’m going to share:Why you may be underpricing your services,The results of not pricing what your services are worth, andWays to make asking for payments easier.Here are the tech tools mentioned in the episode:GoSite: Send invoices and payment reminders to clients with a few short clicks, even through SMS text messaging. Save 50% off 6 months of Pro or Ultimate with code JACKSON50Get the Price Right: How to Price Your Services for Maximum Profit: In this on-demand class, learn how positioning influences pricing, overcome blocks and use this simple method to price out your next service or digital product.As always, you can connect with me online to schedule time with me, join my mailing list, browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes and more.

Episode 2 of How to Reduce Overwhelm in Your Business is here. Give them Something to Google: Managing Your Online Reputation is all about managing how you show up online.Before visiting a brick-and-mortar business in person for the first time, 9 out of 10 shoppers will look the business up online (Digital.com). And 65% of consumers trust online search engines the most when researching a business (The Edelman Trust Barometer).Your potential clients are looking. What are they finding out online about you?In this episode, I’m sharing 9 tips to help you make sure your online presence isn't costing you business, including:How to monitor what shows up onlineAn easy way to gather reviews and testimonials to boost your credibilityContent you can post to increase visibilityI also mention a few tech tools:Google Alerts: Monitor the web for your name, business name and industry newsGoSite: Easily collect reviews for your business. Save 50% off 6 months of Pro or Ultimate with code JACKSON50Google My Business: Boost credibility with a personalized Google business profileAs always, you can connect with me online to schedule time with me, join my mailing list, browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes and more.

Welcome to Episode 1 of a new series, "How to Reduce Overwhelm in Your Business." In this series, we'll:Identify stressors,Talk about managing your online reputation,Get more comfortable with pricing and asking for money,Build more time in your schedule, andRevisit your New Year goals. Do they still make sense?I'll also be introducing some recommended tech tools to make running your business easier. But, before reducing overwhelm, we've got to find out what's causing you stress in the first place. In this episode, Identifying What's Stressing You Out, we'll do just that. I'll be sharing five things that are causing undue stress in your business and how you can turn them around.Let's Connect Online - Follow this link to schedule time with me, join my mailing list, browse my on-demand marketing and mindset classes and more

How you end your day is just as important as how you start it. Many of us find ourselves laying in bed restless. Visions of undone tasks and replays of difficult conversations run through our mind. And when we finally do get to sleep, it's not always quality.In this podcast episode, I share 6 evening affirmations you can add to your bedtime routine. Practicing affirmations right before you go to bed will help you release the stress of the day. It readies your mind to drift peacefully off to sleep. And the better the sleep, the more refreshed you'll be when you wake up.Let's stay connected. Join my mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/75d39447b5bc/winners-mindset-checklistWant to chat? Schedule time here: https://inspiredmarketinginc.as.me/

Do you have a hard time saying no and sticking to it? In this episode, I'll go over the importance of setting healthy boundaries in your business and personal life, the resistance you'll come up against when doing so and the fears that can have you stuck saying yes more often than you'd like. At the end, I'll leave you with an affirmation to remind you to keep the progress going.I also announce my upcoming book, "Get Unstuck: A 30-Day Guide to Step into Your Purpose-Driven Business." Over the course of 30 days, I'll take you through the inside work needed to make sure your business flourishes on the outside. It's currently in the editing process, and I so look forward to getting it out in the world to you.Want to work through boundary setting with me or get another sneak peek of the book? Schedule your strategy session here: https://bit.ly/ChatWithDQ

So who's ready for 2020 to be over? Most of us, right?This year hit hard, and we are ready for a change. That need for something new has many of us anticipating 2021. Yes, there's usually excitement around the new year, but this feels different. It's almost as if changing the calendar will hit a magic reset button. But that's not going to happen without some effort from you.January 1st is not some magical date that's going to make all your business and personal wishes come true. Don't set yourself up for failure by not being prepared. If you want something different to happen for you next year, now is the time to change it.In this podcast, I share a three-step process to get you started. Want to work through it with me? Schedule your strategy session at https://bit.ly/ChatWithDQ.

How you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it. My most productive days come when I follow a regular routine. One of the most important pieces of it includes saying positive affirmations. We already know that our subconscious mind plays a big role in achieving our desires. If you think positively about yourself, you're more likely to do things in your best interest, for example.In this podcast, I'll share 10 of the positive affirmations I say every morning, why I chose each one and what mind trap it negates. Use these to retrain your brain each day, especially when things like lack of confidence, procrastination, fear, perfectionism or overthinking start to creep in. Join my mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/75d39447b5bc/winners-mindset-checklistGet the full Mindset Matters Digital Journal with in-depth information on the five mind traps that most entrepreneurs face and over 20 strategies to overcome them: https://courses.inspiredmarketinginc.com/courses/the-mindset-matters-digital-journal

Do you find yourself hesitant to invest in your business? Are you frequently taking on more projects than you can feasibly handle? If so, scarcity mindset has likely worked its way into your business. By definition, scarcity means being in short supply, that there’s not enough of whatever it is to fulfill your needs or desires. If scarcity is at play in your business, it's doing more harm than you might realize. In this podcast, I share 6 ways scarcity can be showing up in your business and how to overcome it.If you’d like personalized help, let’s chat. You can book directly with me here: https://inspiredmarketinginc.as.me. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share.

At the end of last year, I was so excited for the calendar to turn. Were you excited, too? We set our business goals, created vision boards and hit the ground running. In January and February, new products were launched, new programs were started…and then we got hit with one public crisis after another.But where does that leave us and our goals for the rest of 2020?If you’re one of those entrepreneurs who feels like your new year’s business resolutions went out the window, keep listening. In this podcast, I share three things you can do right now to make sure you set goals that get completed before the new year.Looking for a supportive community of women entrepreneurs to help you work through your goals? Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BecomeYourOwnCEO/

As I'm recording this, we’re in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are working from home, if they’re fortunate enough to be working at all. Kids are home from school turning many parents into teachers for the first time. Some of the hardest hit are small business owners. In this audio training, I’ll share 10 ways you can pivot your business during this pandemic. I’ll be talking through both mindset and digital marketing tips.How have you been spending your shelter in place time? Are you taking a break? Have you been able to work on your business? What help do you need? I'm here.Join my mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/75d39447b5bc/winners-mindset-checklistUnfortunately, this is the time when fear, overwhelm and the like can take over. Combat it with the Mindset Matters Companion Guide. Get in-depth information on the five mind traps that most entrepreneurs face and over 20 strategies to overcome them: https://gum.co/mindsetmatters