What do you do when you're faced with endings, cancellations and decreased client enquiries in your private practice?  How can you handle the inevitable fear that arises? The fight, flight and fear responses are explored, together with practical advice on what to do.

In this episode:

• Understanding how fight, flight and freeze manifest themselves in your practice
• How fear stifles creativity which is essential for marketing
• What neuroscience teaches about rest and creativity
• Practical tips for boosting creativity
• How to organise time for marketing initiatives

Chapters:

00:00 Dealing with Reduced Client Numbers

02:09 Understanding and Managing the Fight, Flight, and Freeze Responses

05:01 The Role of Creativity in Marketing and Overcoming Fear

09:25 Rest and Allowing the Brain to Make Connections

13:11 Practical Tips for Marketing and Growing a Private Practice

16:01 The Importance of Self-Care in Marketing and Attracting Clients

Keywords:

reduced client numbers, private practice, fear, panic, fight response, flight response, freeze response, creativity, marketing, rest, brain connections, practical tips, self-care

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