EPISODE 33: 7 FIGURE PERSONAL SHIFTS I HAD IN 2020

We had a million dollar year last year, even during the world basically shutting down. One thing that I've come to realize is that all we really have is the now. In order to really live in the moment, I've had to distance myself from the past and quit putting experiences through the filter of the past.

Everything changed when I decided to take action and make decisions based on who I am now, not who I used to be or who I'm not yet. You don't have to play out stories from your past. You also don't need to know 10 steps in the future in order to take action now. I am my best self when I'm freeing myself from the pain of the past and the anxieties of the future - and you get to make that choice too! Let the CEO of your business be the person you are in this moment.

For the first time in my life, I've allowed myself to feel and heal a lot of things. As a result, I've been a more compassionate person as well as stronger with my own boundaries.

Another thing I learned to do was to acknowledge how far I've come, particularly with my body image. I've come so far, and so have you. Most of you listening have a personal brand and marketing yourself and your services or products come from how you feel about yourself.

I've also gotten better at speaking up for myself and standing up for things. This may surprise some of you, but I've been dampening myself in order to fit in with situations and allow problems to build up and fester. Before long, it's all too much and I blow up. By allowing that frustration and resentment, my actions were affected and I was making less money.

Release the responsibility of anticipating other peoples' feelings. It wastes so much energy worrying about whether you've messed up, or someone is upset with you. On one hand, try to do your best to do right by people, but in business, it's their responsibility to address the situation if something isn't right. It's not fair to expect people to know how you feel, but it's okay to treat them like grownups and hold them to the same standard as yourself.

I’d love to hear from you.  Like really, you!  You can text me at 848-257-5301 to say hi, let me know what you’d like to hear, and get a great conversation going.  You can tag me on Instagram @saradann_ about what personal shifts you've had that have allowed your business to grow.