Reclaim Your Time: Setting Boundaries as a Busy Business Owner

Attention solo founders and small business owners! Do you find yourself working non-stop, letting your business take over your personal life?

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So who else struggles with imposter syndrome? 🙋‍♀️

Look I know it’s a trendy topic, but honestly, I’m raising my hand to admit I've struggled deeply with imposter syndrome throughout my entire professional journey. That feeling that at any moment you'll be 'found out' as not good enough or qualified enough is exhausting to grapple with alone.

From experience of working with some incredible leaders and business owners over the years, many of them incorrectly assume imposter syndrome = lack of confidence. Equally if you are to believe one popular influencer (no names mentioned) imposter syndrome is good because it makes you work harder....oh hi there burnout...

But here is the difference:

In my recent burnout survey, I wanted to find out how many of us are navigating life while feeling like we're "running on empty."

I asked respondents to rate their energy levels on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 represents abundant energy and 5 signifies overwhelming struggles. The results were both eye-opening and concerning.

I'm pretty confident that one of the biggest contributing factors to the burnout I experienced was my inability to put in place boundaries. I see it with clients all the time too - overextending themselves, disregarding their own needs and going out of their way to accommodate others - but at what cost?

Testimonial from a 1:1 coaching client, in her own words. ‘ she instantly put me at ease. I unpacked everything that had weighed down heavily on me very quickly. She has an unassuming and non-judgmental way of sitting with you, so you feel completely comfortable doing this. Well timed questions, incredibly pertinent observations and reframing along the way have been a game changer for me.’

Reclaim Your Time: Setting Boundaries as a Busy Business Owner

Attention solo founders and small business owners! Do you find yourself working nonstop, letting your business take over your personal life? Join me for a FREE 1-hour workshop called "Reclaim Your Time: Setting Boundaries as a Busy Business Owner"

When you hear the phrase 'burnout,' what comes to mind? I recently asked this question to my social media community, and the responses were incredibly insightful, hard to read at times, and very very relatable. 

Many people shared their personal experiences and thoughts on the subject. With responses ranging from the feeling of being physiologically bankrupt, to comparing themselves to a used dishcloth - hung out to dry - it's clear this is a topic deeply felt by many people.

If you've ever found yourself doubting your skills, accomplishments, or feeling like you're just one step away from being exposed as a fraud, congratulations – you might be dealing with imposter syndrome. Trust me, you're not alone in this. I’ve worked with a huge number of entrepreneurs over the years, and believe me, many many people feel like this.