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Today we sit down for our very first interview and talk about the mindset behind starting in business even when you don't feel qualified with Photographer and Business Coach, Krista Marie.

Link to Chillpreneur:  Denise Duffield Thomas book - Chillpreneur
Link for Krista's free workshop -- planning for profit -- for women business owners looking to build the mindset, financial and business strategies they need to build a thriving and profitable business!

Other Places to find Krista:
She Calls Her Shots Podcast
Instagram @heykristamarie
Website and Blog

In this week's episode we talk about how hiding from people and issues in our lives can be debilitating and add more shame and more long term stress.

On this week's episode we talk about how how healing can be the biggest responsibility we have after leaving toxic situations.

On this week's episode we talk about how you can do three things today that will help you start to reframe the narrative that you believe about yourself and take back your power after leaving a toxic situation.

An Instagram account I follow that has helped me is @thecrimsonkiss

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On this episode we talk about how focusing your energy on the wrong things is the easiest way to feel anxious and negative about your life and what may have happened to you in the past. When you give too many f*cks, sometimes you end up making life harder.

I started thinking this way after reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. Check out his website here.


Thank you for tuning in this week! I would love to connect with you on Instagram @marissacboyd

In this episode we catch up on the past few weeks  of recovering from covid and how a photo from 5 years ago served as a a huge reminder that we often have come a lot further than we realize and the importance of keeping track of our progress so we can stay encouraged and focused on our goals.

Check out the photos on Instagram here

This week's resource: Unbound Planner

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When you experience a time of massive change in your life it is hard to have to move forward while also simultaneously learning how to be a new version of yourself. 

I learned very quickly that certain boundaries had to be put in place in order for me to be able to figure out how to do that. It's very hard because, often times, boundaries are seen as a negative thing but when done right they can be extremely helpful and healthy. 

First you need to understand that not every needs access to you, just like you don't need access to everyone else. It's a hard to understand but it is okay - that's life!

When you decide that some boundaries need to be put in place remember that it isn't wrong to stand firm and not compromise. There are some situations where compromise may be okay but, in most cases, that isn't true. It's not selfish to do - in fact, it will help in the long run.

Remember that we are all human and these are hard conversations to have - it's good to come from a positive place and remember that you can respect someone as a person, while also see a need for healthy boundaries to be set. 

Often times when we feel overwhelmed and stressed it is because we are allowing people and thing access to our time when they shouldn't have that access. When we put boundaries in place we are freeing our lives from the stressors that arise in those scenarios. 

Happy New Year!

New year, new you right? It's nice feeling like you're starting off fresh BUT sometimes the new year also brings up feelings of doubt. Maybe you're not where you want to be or you feel like you made too many goals last year and didn't accomplish anything.

When looking back at last year it's easy to feel like you didn't do enough but here are some things to consider:

1] Were the goals you had completely new? 

A lot of times we set goals and have no idea how to really accomplish them. We are learning along the way so of course things are going to be difficult. We aren't perfect and the only way we can keep moving forward is to try to be consistent as best as we can. Take a look back and ask yourself what you did well and keep doing those things. Recognize areas where you fell short and find a way to improve.

2] Are you being authentic to who you really are?

Don't set goals just because someone else is doing it! Your lifestyle and personality are totally different from every single other human on this planet. Make sure the goals you have are something you truly want to achieve and you're doing it in a way that is true to you.

3] Have you gotten real with yourself about why you missed the mark?

It's hard to reflect on area where you feel like you have failed but, in doing so, you actually might learn something. A lot of the time we feel like we lack motivation and that's why we don't get things done. I've learned that maybe we are just really overwhelmed with life that it's hard to accomplish anything else. That's okay! It happens to all of us. Maybe there is something you can take off of your plate or there's a way you can rearrange your schedule to make hitting your goals easier.

In 2022 I hope you are able to grow in ways your never thought possible, rest when you need to, and enjoy the journey!

 

It's the Monday after Thanksgiving and the holiday had me really reflecting on a lot from the past few years. 

The holidays can be amazing but they can also cause a lot of stress and trigger some pretty unhappy things. We hosted Thanksgiving at my place and I realized in that moment that I was perfectly content in my life. I felt happy and at peace and that isn't usual for me. 

What I hope for you is that if you are going through a tough time or traumatic experience that you would be able to recognize these moments when they come and really savor them and remember them so you can hold on to them when times may be tough. 

Going from a revenge mindset to a growth mindset is hard but it's one of the best things you can do for yourself in your journey back from rock bottom. 

Right after my divorce almost everything I did was fueled by anger and rage and it ate me alive. I realized quickly that I am not this person who wants to be successful for the sake of revenge or proving others wrong.

Realistically, do they really care? Probably not. But in the process you will make decisions for all of the wrong reasons.

If you can switch your mindset from anger/revenger to truly tapping in to finding yourself and your purpose once you start making decisions the growth and results from that will be so much sweeter because you are doing it for yourself and not anyone else.