"People treat you exactly the way that you allow them to."

Here's the thing that took me way too long to learn: every time you let someone else's bad mood, rude comment, or unexpected situation completely derail your day, you're essentially handing over the keys to your life. I used to be the queen of letting one small thing spiral into a week-long emotional disaster, and honestly, it was exhausting. But I've learned that the difference between thriving and barely surviving in this industry often comes down to one simple question: who's really in control here? In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shifts and practical tools that helped me go from being a reactive mess to someone who can handle whatever curveballs life throws at me. Whether it's dealing with difficult clients, negative comments online, or just the general chaos of running a business, you'll walk away with a clear framework for taking your power back and keeping it.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to recognize when you're unconsciously giving your power away to people and situations that don't deserve it, and the simple mindset shift that changes everything

• The exact thought-control technique that stops negative spirals before they start: pause, name the thought, and ask yourself if it's actually true

• Why constantly seeking approval from others is secretly sabotaging your decision-making ability and keeping you stuck in endless cycles of self-doubt

• How to distinguish between helpful feedback and meaningless criticism so you can respond appropriately instead of taking everything personally

• The real reason boundaries don't work for most people (hint: it's not about what you say, it's about what you do when they're crossed)

• Why letting other people's opinions about your business success become your reality is the fastest way to fail, plus real examples from opening Bluebird Tattoo Studio

• The three categories of control that actually matter: your thoughts, your actions, and your boundaries, and how to master each one

• How to move from survival mode to intentional action so you can focus on creativity and growth instead of constantly putting out fires

 

Links:

boundbyart.com

bluebirdtattoos.com

instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue

instagram.com/boundbyartproject

instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio

Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project