Welcome to The Lindsey Anderson Show! In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most crucial aspects of entrepreneurship: resilience. Business is a constant cycle of challenges we have to overcome to level up. Resilience is the key to success, but many business owners and entrepreneurs struggle with it. Without resilience, setbacks feel like roadblocks that leave you stuck, exhausted, and unsure of how to move forward. But with resilience, setbacks turn into stepping stones that help you rise stronger each time.

Today’s guest, Hannah Austin, is here to help us all build resilience and bounce back stronger than ever. She shares her personal journey, proven strategies, and the Burn Bright method, which helps individuals build unshakeable resilience in their personal and professional lives.

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Guest Introduction:

Hannah is a bestselling author, international podcast host, and the CEO of She Shatters. She helps professionals and entrepreneurs navigate their challenges, recover from burnout, and emerge stronger. Hannah has been featured on major media outlets like ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News. Her podcast, Burn Brightly, is all about building unshakeable resilience in work and life. In today’s episode, Hannah shares her journey, along with strategies for overcoming burnout, building resilience, and living an extraordinary life. Her insights will help entrepreneurs like you navigate obstacles and come out stronger on the other side.

Hannah Austin’s 6-Step Method for Business Resilience - Key Takeaways:

• Resilience is Essential for Success: Without resilience, setbacks feel like insurmountable roadblocks. Building resilience helps you navigate these challenges, turning them into opportunities for growth.
• Mental Health Matters: Ignoring mental health can lead to burnout and physical ailments. Your mental well-being directly impacts your physical health, so taking care of it is essential for thriving in business and life.
• Take Control of Your Life: Many entrepreneurs are living unconsciously, letting external forces take the wheel. It’s time to take control of your life, create a plan, and align your actions with your values and goals.
• Building Resilience with the Burn Bright Model: Hannah’s Burn Bright method is a 6-step model that helps individuals reflect on their lives, identify burnout causes, and create a sustainable plan for resilience and growth.
• The Power of External Reflection: Sometimes, we can’t see our own strengths or potential until someone else reflects it back to us. Asking trusted individuals for feedback can be a game-changer when it comes to making decisions and finding your path forward.

Hannah’s Burn Bright Model:

1. Stop and Pause: Take a moment to reflect on your life. This could be as simple as taking a weekend off or just an hour alone to assess your current situation.
2. Identify How You Got Here: Understand the patterns and decisions that led you to burnout or stress. What’s causing your overwhelm? Reflect on your current situation.
3. Recognize Your Symptoms: Physical symptoms of burnout can include headaches, irritability, and body aches. Recognize these signs as indicators of deeper mental and emotional strain.
4. Explore Your Options: Once you understand the source of your burnout, explore potential solutions. Do you need more training, a career shift, or a break? What changes can you make to regain balance?
5. Ask for Feedback: Reach out to your trusted friends, family, or colleagues and ask how they perceive you. How are you showing up in your relationships and work? External feedback can offer new insights and help you gain clarity.
6. Create a Plan for Your Extraordinary Life: After reflecting and exploring your options, create a plan for the life you deserve. Focus on health, mental well-being, and long-term success. Be proactive and intentional in executing your plan.

The Challenges Entrepreneurs Face:

As entrepreneurs, we often get caught up in the hustle of growing our businesses. We focus so much on making sales and generating more revenue that we forget to take care of ourselves. Without resilience, we’re more likely to burn out, feel stuck, and lose our passion for what we do. Building resilience, addressing mental wellness, and creating actionable plans for recovery are essential for long-term success. It’s not just about working hard—it’s about working smart and taking care of yourself along the way.

Key Quotes:

• “Resilience is the key to success in business. Without it, setbacks feel like roadblocks, not stepping stones.”
• “If you ignore your mental health and wellness, your body will make you slow down. Listen to the signs before it’s too late.”
• “As entrepreneurs, we are often passengers in our own lives, letting external forces take the wheel. It’s time to take control and start living consciously.”
• “Sometimes we don’t see our own potential until someone else reflects it back to us. Ask for honest feedback.”
• “Building resilience starts with pausing, reflecting, and then making a plan to live the life you deserve.”

Actionable Steps for Entrepreneurs:

1. Pause and Reflect: The first step to building resilience is to stop and reflect on your life. Take time to think about where you are and how you’re feeling.
2. Identify Your Patterns: Look at the patterns in your life and work that have led you to burnout or stress. What decisions or behaviors need to change?
3. Explore Solutions: Once you know what’s going wrong, consider your options. What steps can you take to improve your situation? Do you need more support or a career change?
4. Ask for Feedback: Reach out to trusted people in your life for honest feedback. They can help you gain clarity and identify areas for growth that you may not see on your own.
5. Create Your Plan: Use the insights you’ve gained to create a plan for your extraordinary life. Focus on your health, mental well-being, and long-term success. Be proactive and intentional in executing your plan.

Resources Mentioned:

• Hannah’s website: https://sheshatters.com 
• Follow Hannah on Instagram: @sheshattersllc
• Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/hannah-austin-sheshatters 
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