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5 Mindset Shifts For Wildly Productive Days As An Overloaded, Introverted Female Entrepreneur

  • Writer: Brainz Magazine
    Brainz Magazine
  • Jul 2, 2023
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jan 20, 2024

Written by: Janifer Wheeler, Senior Level Executive Contributor

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Executive Contributor Janifer Wheeler

Alright, listen up all you boss babes, side hustlers, and small biz CEO’s! Running your own business is no joke. You’re constantly juggling a million tasks at once – from managing client expectations to handling your finances.


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Some days, it’s easy to get sucked into the overwhelm, procrastinate, and feel like you’re not getting anywhere. Let me tell you something, babe. Your mindset is everything when it comes to productivity. In this post, I’m going to share with you my top 5 mindset shifts that will help you conquer each day like a f*cking queen.


Ditch Perfectionism


Newsflash: perfectionism is a productivity killer. Too often, we get caught up in trying to satisfy everybody else’s standards and expectations for ourselves. But in reality, that only leads to burnout and wasted time. Instead, focus on progress over perfection. Set achievable results for yourself each day, and celebrate even the smallest victories. Remember, good enough is good enough.


Embrace Failure


As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly experimenting and taking risks. But here’s the thing – failure is inevitable. And that’s okay. Every time you fail, you learn something new, and that’s valuable. Don’t let failure deter you, babe. Keep pushing forward and don’t be afraid to pivot when things aren’t working out. Failure is a natural part of the journey to success.


Prioritize Self-care


I know, I know. It’s hard to prioritize yourself when you’re running a business. Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential.


When you take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally, you show up as your best self for your business. Make sure to take breaks throughout the day and engage in activities that bring you joy. Trust me, your business won’t suffer if you take care of yourself first.


Focus On Your Why


Sometimes, it’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day tasks of running a business. It’s important to regularly remind yourself of why you started in the first place. What’s your ultimate goal? What drives you? When you focus on your why, you’ll feel more connected to your work and motivated to keep going, even when it’s tough.


Practice Gratitude


Gratitude is a powerful mindset shift when it comes to productivity. When we focus on what we do have, rather than what we don’t have, we create a positive attitude that can help us achieve our goals. Try starting each day with a gratitude practice – write down 3 things you’re grateful for in your life or business. This simple practice can have a huge impact on your mindset and productivity.


I hope these mindset shifts help you crush your business intentions and tackle each day like the badass babe that you are.


Remember, productivity is all about the mindset. By embracing imperfection, failure, self-care, your why, and gratitude, you’ll set yourself up for success. Keep slaying, boss babe!



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Janifer Wheeler Brainz Magazine

Janifer Wheeler, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine

Janifer wheeler is a rule-breaking entrepreneur on fire. After 25 years of assisting schools and small businesses with process design, internal structure, education, and workplace culture, she founded the joyfully badass business app™ to help side hustlers & solopreneurs break away from society's bs so they can be more effective in their do less be more productivity mindset. Her international speaking gigs focus on advocacy, empowerment, and joy ‒ making it easier for introverted entrepreneurs to succeed!

The joyfull badapp is available for free via download on the app store, google play, and world wide web!

 
 

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