I know it’ll be a bit of a challenge to do a short episode on today’s topic of “How to Create the Future You Want”. There’s no one size fits all, and general tips almost sound…well…too general. But, I’m going to give it a go anyhow. It’s a big topic, and I hope I can do it justice in this episode. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/how-to-create-the-future-you-want.

If you Google ‘Growth’, or ‘Personal Growth’, you’ll find everything you need. There is so much good stuff out there, like articles, websites, programs, books, everything. There’s so much you can read, and study, and learn from. But, today, I want to share with you my top 3 Simple Basics for Your Growth. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/3-simple-basics-for-your-growth.

For some unknown reason, I connected being my own boss with being nothing but a struggle. I mean everything. I made everything a struggle. And, I don’t really know how I connected these two things – having a business and it being nothing but a struggle – but somewhere I did. So, today, I want to talk about that, and share with you what I discovered. Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out:...

How do I stay motivated? Well, I have a number of ways. Some motivation is just part of me. In other words, I don’t think about it, I’m just what I call “inner motivated”. But, there are a few tricks I use when I’m changing, and need to keep myself on course, and I want to share that with you today. Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/how-motivation-works-for-unstoppable-women-solopreneurs.

One thing I know for sure is that sometimes our progress as a solopreneur can be subtle, and it’s not always reflected in immediate financial success or personal feelings. So, today, I want to talk about some signs that you may be farther along in your business than you realize. Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/8-signs-youre-farther-along-in-your-business-than-you-realize.

I see this all the time. Someone’s on Facebook. They're posting their frustration and question in a group they’re in, and asking, “Help, I’m out of ideas, or, how do you guys keep getting ideas.” Is that you? If it is, I have some tips that might help. Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/what-to-do-if-you-worry-about-running-out-of-ideas

Can the right phrase help you in some way? Can the wrong phrase hinder you in some way? The answer is absolutely yes. And, I have seen this played out so many times, and in so many different situations. So, let’s talk about those today. Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/3-phrases-you-might-want-to-reconsider-using

Something that’s a no-brainer is this idea that to grow our solo business, we have a ton of tasks to do to get our projects off the ground. To put it another way, growth isn’t possible without getting our work done. Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/the-ultimate-reason-why-youre-not-getting-things-done

There is a real ebb and flow to progress, and when you have the time and the persistence to figure out what that ebb and flow is for you, you’re golden. And, oddly enough, I learned this from one source. And, that one source I learned this from is through my work, and ending up feeling exhausted.  Here is the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/5-lessons-i-learned-from-working-too-much.

Well, today, I want to focus in on our skin, or better yet, our daily skincare routine. I’m going to share with you what I found out after watching hours of YouTube videos, and researching dermatology papers by the buckets. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/lets-talk-about-skincare.

Something I learned the hard way is this idea around knowing something and completing something. I stayed in the ‘knowing’ space a long time by reading, and researching, and visualizing my work. Then came time to complete something – like, write a book, or record a webinar, or update my website. So, today’s topic is about you, and can you say that you’ve completed something, or do you say you know something. There is a difference and let’s talk about it. Here is the link to this episode on...

Do you describe yourself as being a creative person? Do you prefer to stay in creative mode most of time? Well, today’s topic is just for you. I describe myself as a creative, and yes, I prefer to stay in creative mode most of the time. But, this mindset, kept me stuck and frustrated, and it had a negative effect on what I did artistly. Can you relate? If you do, listen in. To find this on the Sandra’s website:...

I hope I don’t sound too negative when I talk about the four dreaded zones. I came up with these while working with women Solopreneurs. Today, we’re going to go over what exactly those four zones are and how knowing this can help you going forward. Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/how-to-work-within-the-four-dreaded-zones.

Every Solopreneur on the planet knows the importance of persistence, of moving forward, of pushing through anything that gets in the way of their dream. But, research shows, that there are 8 common reasons a Solopreneur deals with that has the power to stop them in their tracks. And, today we’re going to talk about those 8 reasons so you can see if you’re dealing with one of them and how to get around it.

I love Feng Shui. If you’re not sure what that is, Feng Shui is the practice of harmonizing yourself with the surrounding environment. It’s believed to promote prosperity and good health for those who use this practice in their home. And, for me, when the ‘Vibe’ is right, I’m happier, I feel better, and I get more done. Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/top-5-feng-shui-tips-you-can-use-for-increased-inspiration-and-focus.

Have you ever had something really difficult to do, but you went ahead and did it anyway? Then, after everything was over, you thought because it was hard for you to do it, it must be because you’re inadequate in some way? To put it differently, have you ever thought if you were adequate (or smart enough, or knew enough), that things wouldn’t be hard for you? Well, let’s talk about that! Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/dont-let-your-brain-trick-you.

Hello all you wonderful women Solopreneurs! For today’s topic, I want to show you the importance of becoming aware of what’s getting your attention. I personally believe that when you can identify what’s getting your attention, you have the chance to move your attention elsewhere for better work completion and life satisfaction. Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/focus-on-your-goals. 

Hello all your wonderful women Solopreneurs! Do you think waiting is a good thing or a bad thing? It’s both really. Waiting is good thing when you’re trying to make a big decision about something. Waiting can be a bad thing if it’s keeping you stuck and struggling. And knowing the difference helps you sort that out. Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/the-habit-of-waiting.

Hello all you wonderful women Solopreneurs, To me, as a woman Solopreneur, the BEST feeling in the world is when I get something done. You know, completed. It’s done! I feel great! I’m excited! I’m proud. But, there was a time that things weren’t getting done. So, I was left feeling frustrated and confused as to how to turn this around. So, today, I want to share with you a few of thigs I learned along the way, in case you have a hard time completing stuff, too. Get full show notes plus...

Hello all you wonderful women Solopreneurs, I figured out the secret for getting projects completed. I’m sure you already know what I’m about to tell you, but, it’s such a fabulous approach to work, I just had to do an episode on it. So, let’s get started. Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/7-steps-to-making-stuff-happen.

Hello all you wonderful women Solopreneurs! I wish you were here in my studio right now. You’d see a long chain of paperwork well laid out and organized out across a long table. All written. All logged. All ready to record. And, when I look at all that paperwork, I actually feel excited. Even though that paperwork represents hours of recording, I still feel excited. And, that’s what we’re talking about here today. We’re talking about how you see things matters.  Get full show notes plus...

Hello all you wonderful women Solopreneur! Let’s start by talking about flow. I believe that flow comes when we’re fully immersed in what we’re doing, because what we’re doing, feels like something we’re meant to do. This can be writing, designing, drawing, and just creation in general. I find this type of work is connected to one’s passion. In other words, it’s what they’re passionate about. And, for some of us, when we have to marry our passion with making money, it can keep us in our mind...

Hello all you wonderful woman Solopreneurs! I’d love to see your calendar. I say that because I know that your calendar can tell me so much about you and your work progress. In other words, do you have any big dates scheduled in the future? And, what about your past calendar dates. What do they look like? Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/the-#1-best-commitment-tool.

Hello all you wonderful women Solopreneurs, When I’m training, I always talk about the importance of an underused – but very powerful tool – and that is “action verbs”. Action verbs can do a lot for you. They can motivate you, inspire you, and they can actually push you to take action. Get full show notes plus more here: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/an-underused-tool-that-helps-you-take-action.