What Do Successful Moms Do? They Inspire!
Christiane Holbrook, M.A.
Personal Success Coach for
Inspired and Entrepreneurial Moms
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We all
want to succeed in our businesses! We want to
be financially independent. We want to make a
difference, find fulfillment and use our
gifts. But we also want to be there for our
kids. What most of us don't realize is that we
can have both: an opportunity to make a huge
difference in the world and to be a great
positive influence in our children's lives.
And it all starts with being a role model for
our children.
If we want to inspire our children to
greatness we, ourselves, must dare to be
great. If we want them to experience lives
that are full of fun, joy, fulfillment,
challenges and rewards, we must make an
example of our own lives.
For a long time, I was a not an inspired mom.
I checked off items on my to-do list. I made
our house a home. I went to work. But I did
not jump out of bed in the morning to get the
day started. One day, I couldn't ignore that
nagging feeling any longer. Something inside
me was calling, "The world needs you and your
talents. Do something about the things you
don't like in your life. Come on board, make a
difference." And so I did.
After much soul-seeking, I am here, happy,
fulfilled, living the life I was meant to
live. I am now working to inspire other moms
to follow their dreams, to express who they
are and what they believe in through
meaningful, purposeful work.
Our work is a very powerful agent of social
change. Through our work, we can open
ourselves to inspiration and inspire others in
turn. When we feel great about the value of
our contributions, creating and operating a
financially successful business becomes almost
effortless! So roll up your sleeves, and join
me and other moms in creating work that will
inspire our children to dream!
So, make sure that your business will allow
you to be successful AND be an inspiring mom.
5 'Musts' to a Mommy-Friendly Business Success
1)
Create a vision
Without a vision
of our life and work, we all float in a sea of
every day tasks. Like a boat without a rudder,
our lives have no direction. Ideas come and
go, but we have no compass to guide us. Are
you're feeling like you're caught in the
drift? Take some time to visualize your ideal
life. What would a perfect day look like for
you? How does family, work, fun, learning etc.
fit into your day? Imagine it with color and
texture. Fill in all the details. The more
clearly you create this vision, the more will
it pull you on course to take the right
actions at the right time.
2)
Build a support
team
Without a
support team in our life and work, its easy to
feel overwhelmed and often isolated. You tell
yourself that you don't even have time for a
massage or have fun. And now we are talking
about building a business? Yet that nagging
feeling that there is more to life doesn't go
away. What can you do about it? Find people to
support you. Find ways to reduce the
energy-draining tasks in your life. Find out
what gives you joy and pleasure. Focus on the
ones that you love doing. Find help for the
rest. This works in business and in life!
Remember to base your success on the things
that you're good at. Focus on your talents and
passions. Build a support team for the rest.
Success will follow!
3)
Explore!
Take some time
to find books, search the Internet, find a
coach or consultant, talk to successful
business owners, and network. You need to
research your market. Formulate your
vision. And create a realistic business plan.
Its important to realize that your business is
your product, not the cookies, hair cuts or
counseling services. Start to think like a
professional! Believe in yourself, be honest
and learn what you need to know.
4)
Take risks
As moms, we tend
to be nurturing, caring, careful and cautious.
Its great for raising kids, but not for
creating your ideal life. Its scary to leave
your comfort zone, but its also exciting. Ask
yourself, if I were guaranteed success in my
dream business, what would I do? Why not do
for yourself what you do for your kids every
day? Nudge yourself to try something new.
Challenge yourself. Let yourself climb higher
than you thought possible. Don't be afraid of
stumbling, you'll get back up and try again!
5)
Surround
yourself with other inspired moms
I can't tell you
how important it is to be supported by other
like-minded people. We parents tend to work in
isolation in our homes. We don't have a
company water cooler where we can bounce ideas
off other people. We rarely do power lunches
to connect and get inspired. Evenings in the
cigar room or weekends on the golf course?
Forget it! But it is important to connect. To
know that we are not alone with our hopes and
fears. And to find answers to our questions.
Fortunately, you have many options that will
help you find like-minded entrepreneurial
moms. You could join other entrepreneurs
online, create a support group in your
neighborhood, attend networking groups or join
a coaching group. Once you experience the
bonding and friendship-building that goes on
in the group, you'll truly appreciate how
powerful it is.
If you like what you've been reading, why not
invest some time in exploring these issues
further? You'll get more details and
personalized feedback in my free two-week
e-course.
About the Author:
Christiane Holbrook, M.A.
of
www.legacyinaction.com
- the definite coaching site for
entrepreneurial moms who seek to create
successful as well as meaningful businesses.
Personal Success Coach for
Inspired and Entrepreneurial Moms
Legacy in Action Business Coaching
www.legacyinaction.com
1609 North Holliston
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 296–8347
