A secret △ for more joy, ease + success in your business
I have a question for you: how often do you do something because you feel like you should?
An expert told you to, or so-and-so with the rocking business said it's the way to go, or it's trendy, or you read about it, or you're afraid if you don’t do “all the things”, you'll never thrive.
This could look like…
Saying yes to a project because you see a clear need, even though it makes you exhausted just thinking about it.
Forcing yourself to post on social media when all you want to do is crawl in a hole.
Spending a crazy amount of time learning to make a Reel on Instagram (so hot right now) even though you cringe during the whole process.
Modeling your business after someone in a similar field, when it doesn't actually align with your vibe.
This may look differently for you, but you get my drift.
The result is feeling drained, depleted and overwhelmed. From an energetic lens, you're in a constricted state — the opposite of a magnetic, expansive one.
Truth: if you're taking action in a constricted, forced way, it’ll never have the effect you want.
The secret: focus only on what feels expansive and let go of anything that feels constrictive.
That it's. It sounds so simple, right? Yet, it's truly the key to success. It lets go of the idea of one-size-fits-all formulas and celebrates our individual brilliance.
Try this out instead…
Write a newsletter because you love writing.
Make a video because it feels thrilling.
Go to that (virtual) networking event because you love connecting.
Pitch yourself to be a speaker because you've always dreamed of being on stage.
Show up on Instagram because it feels so good to share.
Create that one-of-a-kind offer because it comes from your heart.
Others feel this vibration, and it becomes magnetic. Anything else that's a should, let it go.
3 ways to bring this concept into your business.
1. Explore what expansion and constriction feel like. Bring an idea, project, service, offer, or marketing strategy into your mind. Notice what happens in your body. Bring awareness to what may feel like constriction because it's a scary, new edge for you — versus the feeling of heaviness, or drained energy.
2. Go through your calendar and let go of any shoulds that no longer feel expansive. This is a practice that I suggest doing weekly or monthly.
3. Ask yourself, what does your ideal day look like? Your ideal week? Then take little steps to make it happen. Say no, create boundaries, get support, take a leap of faith, etc.
I’d love to hear what unfolds for you as you bring this approach into your business! Shoot me an email at hello@phoenixrose.co.
Sending blessings and love to you today.