By Hayley Carr
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If you've ever had a huge dream but felt completely stuck because you have no idea how to get there—this episode is for you. I’ve been there too, and today we’re talking about how to get unstuck and move forward, even when the next step feels totally unclear.
One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that it's not about having the perfect plan. It’s about trusting the process, even when the path feels foggy. Sometimes, you’re not meant to know all the steps ahead. You just need to focus on one small step at a time and let the rest unfold.
I also dive into how important it is to make sure the advice you’re following aligns with your values. Not everyone will get your vision, and that’s okay—but don’t let their doubts cloud your path. And yes, fear will come up, but not all fear is bad! In this episode, we break down the different kinds of fear and how to tell if it’s guiding you forward or holding you back.
And lastly, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by pressure to make things happen fast, it’s okay to give yourself more space. Sometimes slowing down actually brings more clarity—and things start moving even faster when you do.
Trust me, you’re closer than you think.
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If you’re empathic, introverted, intuitive, or highly sensitive, you might feel like the typical business advice just doesn’t fit. Hustle culture glorifies burnout, always being "on," and chasing metrics, but that constant push can be toxic—especially for us.
Here’s the truth: You don’t need to hustle harder to succeed. You can thrive in business without sacrificing your well-being.
Signs You’re “Girlbossing” Too Hard:
The Downside of Hustle Culture:
The rise of the "girlboss" movement originally empowered women to take control of their careers, but over time, it glorified overwork and individual success. It left many feeling isolated, burnt out, and disconnected from their own goals.
For sensitive entrepreneurs, there’s a more sustainable path. Focus on slow business—an approach that aligns with your values and prioritizes well-being as much as success. Set clear boundaries, redefine success, and embrace imperfection.
Ready to ditch the hustle and build a business that supports you? Let's slow down and create success on your own terms.
Check out my Fierce Salon or Bloom Business Incubator in the links below for aligned, sustainable growth.
Until next time, slow down, stay curious, and remember: everything you want is closer than you think.
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Hey, Superfreaks! Today's episode is all about the incredible power of a 90-day transformation. Whether you're stuck in a rut or just feeling like life is happening to you rather than for you, this episode is for you. We’ll be diving deep into how you can create meaningful, lasting changes in your life by focusing on just 90 days.
90 days is long enough to see real transformation, but short enough to stay committed without losing momentum. Whether you're looking to level up your business, improve your health, or make personal growth breakthroughs, I’m sharing actionable steps to help you achieve your goals.
If things feel hard or uncertain right now, know this—change can happen faster than you think. You’re just 1% away from a breakthrough that could turn your life or business around.
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Mastermind groups and coaching programs are a growing trend in the business world, but are they truly worth the investment of your time, energy, and money? This article unpacks how to decide if a mastermind group is the right fit for you, the unique benefits these groups offer, and the red flags to watch out for when evaluating one.
Hayley Carr, with over 14 years in the coaching industry and 9 years running mastermind groups, breaks down the essentials. She shares her own experiences—both positive and negative—and offers insight into how to ensure a mastermind or group coaching program will align with your goals.
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In this episode of the Superfreak Podcast, we explore the surprisingly powerful practice of slow living in business. I know this might sound counter-intuitive—how could slowing down possibly lead to more productivity and higher profits? But after years of integrating these principles into my own work, I’ve found that aligning with a more natural pace not only prevents burnout but actually leads to better results.
Throughout the episode, I’ll be sharing how I’ve applied these slow living strategies to my business. We’ll discuss how this approach has helped me grow sustainably and maintain a healthy work-life balance, and I’ll offer practical ways for you to start doing the same. Whether you’re feeling burned out, bored, or just stuck in the constant hustle, this episode is about showing you how slowing down might just be the key to moving forward faster and with more clarity.
You’ll learn how to recognise when it’s time to push for growth and when it’s time to rest, reflect, and realign. We’ll talk about why rushing through decisions often leads to mistakes, and how slowing down can lead to more mindful, impactful choices. And I’ll walk you through real-life examples from my own experience—how embracing slower, more intentional business practices has allowed me to build a business that not only performs better but feels more fulfilling.
If you’re curious about how this could work for you, I invite you to download my Good to Great Guide, a free resource I’ve created to help you play bigger while feeling better. Additionally, you can grab the Business Housekeeping Checklist, which will help you streamline the backend of your business and create a calm, organised workspace. Both of these guides offer practical insights to help you move from good to great and are perfect companions as you consider joining The Bloom Business Incubator or The Fierce Salon. These communities are all about creating success on your own terms, and I’d love to see you there.
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Good to Great Guide: A free course designed to help you play bigger and feel better in your business.
Biz Housekeeping Checklist - A free guide to keep your business organised and running smoothly behind the scenes.
The Bloom Business Incubator: Join this mastermind to build a business that works at your pace.
The Fierce Salon: A community of high-achieving women committed to slow living and sustainable success.
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In today’s episode, we delve into the critical signs that indicate it's time to elevate from good to great. Feeling stuck, stagnated, or frustrated isn’t a signal to give up; instead, it’s a powerful indication that you’re ready to level up. By recognising these signs, you can transition from merely good to outstanding in various aspects of your life, whether it's your career, personal growth, or any other area where you seek improvement. Here’s a breakdown of what we discussed:
Part 1: Recognising the Stagnation
Part 2: External Indicators
Part 3: Internal Drives
Part 4: Opportunities and Risks
Part 5: Leadership and Influence
Key Takeaways
Actionable Steps
Remember, feeling frustrated is just the beginning. You are already on the journey from good to great. Stay curious, stay open, and keep dreaming big. Until next time, ciao for now!
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Life inevitably throws unexpected curveballs, like grief, illness and family emergencies. So how do you keep your business afloat while honouring what matters most—taking time to grieve, heal and be with loved ones?
This episode comes from a place close to my heart as I share with you my personal experiences and provide practical advice for how to keep your head above water.
Recognising Life's Impact
The first thing is we need to recognise the impact of life events. So often we set goals with this idea that, because we’ve set the goal or signed up for this mentorship or just started our business now, nothing is allowed to go wrong. And that's just not how life works. We actually have to live as though the unexpected emergencies are guaranteed. They might not always come as big tragedies - even little things can really disrupt the flow of what to do.
Self Compassion and Setting Boundaries
The next part of addressing setbacks involves having self-compassion and setting priorities and boundaries. During tough times, it's crucial to be compassionate with yourself. Self-compassion helps regulate emotions, improve decision-making and reduce stress and anxiety. Once you've practised self-compassion, it's vital to reassess and set priorities. It's okay to push some tasks to the side or reschedule them to ensure you have time for what truly matters.
Practical Strategies and Support Systems
Practical strategies are key to keeping your business running during personal crises. This includes automating tasks, utilising technology, delegating to virtual assistants and communicating transparently with clients about any potential delays. It's also helpful to explore business models and schedules that offer flexibility. Leaning on support systems is equally critical. Whether it's friends, family, professional networks, or a therapist, having a support system in place can provide the help you need to navigate tough times.
Remember, be gentle with yourself. Don't set goals or plans with this undercurrent of not being able to afford for this to go wrong. Instead, set your sights on creating achievement with space for life to do its thing, knowing you have tools in place to support you.
If you have any thoughts or questions about this episode, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to message me via the link below. Much love!
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When you’re going for big dreams, it can be hard to not feel completely crushed when things don’t go according to plan. How can you be more carefree when things shift and change, instead of it feeling like the end of the world? This idea of being more carefree is something that I’ve been speaking about with a number of my clients recently and it just so happens to be a listener question as well.
Before launching into any tips and strategies, I feel like an important aspect of this discussion is to clarify what being carefree means. To me, it’s about being present, enjoying the process, and not overly stressing about the outcome. This mindset is crucial for high performance and your overall sense of wellbeing, no matter what the thing is that you’re pursuing.
The pressure I felt to maintain success after winning a world competition in martial arts was huge. But, it taught me a valuable lesson: When we're too focused on the result, the journey becomes unenjoyable and stressful.
How to Be More Carefree: Ten Practical Tips
1. Love on Yourself Really Hard
Practice self-compassion, self-love, and positive self-talk. Being kind to yourself during setbacks is crucial for maintaining a healthy mindset.
2. Shift Your Perspective
Question your beliefs about your challenges. Is it the ultimate truth? Often, a change in perspective can make obstacles seem much more manageable.
3. Develop and Keep a Growth Mindset
See every experience as a learning opportunity. Celebrate your efforts and progress, and never compare yourself to others—only to your past self.
4. Stay Present
Focus on the now. Worrying about the future or dwelling on the past takes you out of the present moment where life actually happens.
5. Pace Yourself
Set realistic milestones. Although it might seem counterintuitive when you’re aiming high, lowering your expectations in the short term can help you achieve great things over time without overwhelming yourself.
6. Build Resilience
Develop coping mechanisms for stress and have a comeback strategy for when things go off track. This helps you recover quickly and keep moving forward.
7. Practice Gratitude
Focus on what's working rather than what's not. Cultivating gratitude will keep you motivated and positive and is generally an amazing practise to have in your everyday life.
8. Visualise Your Success
Your brain can’t tell the difference between imagining something and it actually happening. Visualise your goals as if they've already happened to build the neural pathways for success.
9. Pleasure Over Pressure
Pursue activities that bring you joy. Finding pleasure in the journey decreases the pressure on achieving the end result. Again this one might seem counterintuitive but as you do things that light you up, you’ll naturally lean into success and joy in other areas of your life, including those big goals.
10. Create a Supportive Environment
Surround yourself with positive, encouraging people and limit your exposure to negative influences as best you can. It can be really helpful to have a professional coach, mentor or therapist in your corner to help prioritise your mental health.
Embracing a carefree attitude doesn’t mean you don’t care—it means you’re more focused on the present moment than on a specific outcome. The ironic thing is that this mindset can make you more attractive to achieving your goals because you're not weighed down by desperation or stress.
I’d love to hear which of these tips resonates with you the most. Remember, everything you want is closer than you think. Stay curious and stay open.
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On the road to pursuing big goals, there will be times when you feel ready to go to the next level but for some reason, you meet resistance. Even though you’re doing everything you know you should be doing, something is holding you back.
The reason for this resistance often lies deep within our subconscious. There's this thing called secondary gain, which is essentially an unnoticed benefit of staying right where you are. While logically, we want to grow and achieve more, our subconscious wants us to stay where we are.
Your subconscious mind is designed to keep you safe. It’s there to make sure that everything you do each day can be done without thinking about it. It controls the majority of what happens in your body, your mind, your heart, your actions, your feelings, your thoughts and your beliefs. But that can work for you and against you.
Tap into your Intuition
Where we need to start is excavating at the subconscious level to look at what is in the way between where you are now and where you want to be. This is where it’s really important to understand the difference between fear and intuition. Fear will always be loud and scary, but intuition will be constant.
In my opinion, the best way to tap into your intuition is by getting into your body. Movement, being in nature, noticing where you feel certain thoughts in your body. Make this a regular practice so you can make a distinction between the voice of fear and the voice of your intuition.
Pinpoint the Secondary Gain
Take some time to think about what benefits you might be getting from staying stuck. They might not be obvious right away but ask yourself questions like:
What am I afraid will happen if I actually reach my goal?
Is there a downside to achieving this goal that I’m not acknowledging?
What am I protecting myself from by not moving forward?
Once you have an idea of what’s going on, work on flipping those subconscious beliefs around. Create new, positive beliefs that match up with what you consciously want. Instead of "I might fail if I succeed," think, "Each effort I make brings me closer to success, even if I stumble along the way." Change "I will lose something important if I grow," to "Growth opens up new opportunities and can enhance what I value most."
Visualise a Safe Success
Your subconscious mind doesn’t know the difference between you visualising something and it actually happening. Professional athletes use visualisation every day because they understand this.
Practice visualising achieving your goal and it going as well as possible. Feel the emotions that go along with that and make sure it’s a positive experience. Teach your body how it feels and that this is normal because when you can teach your brain and body where to go, it will naturally flow there.
Affirmation
A lot of people try using affirmations to progress forward but they’re going too far that it doesn’t feel achievable. The key to affirmation is to pick a better feeling thought. Instead of claiming these big bold statements that are a world away from your current reality, choose something just one level away.
Mindfulness and Presence
When you're in the process of working towards a huge goal, it can feel like everything is urgent. Stop a moment and ask yourself, “What’s important right now?”. Do the one thing that will move everything forward and make every other task irrelevant.
I find the best way to stay connected to the presence is through meditation. It creates space in your mind so you can pause and think before you do something out of a knee-jerk reaction.
Calm, Consistent Action
Teeny tiny movements towards what it is that you want will bring you a feeling of success and like you're on purpose. By taking small consistent actions towards your goals, it reinforces the fact that you have focused on what's important and affirms to you that you deserve what it is that you're working towards. If you’ve decided that you want to go to the next level, your action is the thing that cements your decision.
Get Support and Accountability
Sometimes an outside perspective is just what we need. Working with a coach or a trusted friend can provide the support and accountability you need to work through subconscious resistance.
Self Reflection
I do a weekly review as a way to check in with my goals and what's happened in the last week. This self reflection practice is a great tool to discover what you’ve learned, where your resistance is, what’s holding you back and what you might be avoiding.
Remember, everything you want is available to you in some version of reality and it's available right now. You just need to remove the resistance between where you are now and where you want to be.
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Last week I talked about getting good at failure and how real failure is only when you give up entirely. But I don’t think that conversation would be complete without talking about the fact that sometimes it is necessary and even beneficial to quit.
Knowing whether it’s time to let go of something is a topic that comes up quite regularly in my coaching, especially for people who are pursuing seemingly impossible or drawn-out goals. It’s not uncommon to arrive at the question: "Is it worth continuing?"
There’s a thing called the sunk cost bias, and it can trick us into staying committed to ventures that no longer serve us, just because we've invested so much into them already. Whether in relationships, businesses, or personal pursuits, recognising when to walk away is really important. The caveat here is that only you can really know when it’s time to quit and when it’s time to persevere.
Signs It Might Be Time to Quit (or at least change something)
Persistent Unhappiness
If you're consistently feeling unhappy, stressed, or unfulfilled despite your efforts to improve the situation, it might be time for a change.
Loss of Passion or Excitement
A significant decline in enthusiasm and energy for your venture could signal it’s time to re-evaluate.
Negative Impact on Health
Your body doesn’t lie. If your health is deteriorating due to ongoing stress or exhaustion, your body is trying to tell you something. Get out in nature, connect back in with your body and listen. It might surprise you what you hear.
Toxic or Abusive Environment
When you're in a consistently toxic or abusive situation, walking away is often the best option. For me personally, there isn’t even a question around this one.
Lack of Growth or Advancement
If there’s no room for growth or opportunities for advancement, you might have reached the end of the road.
Misalignment with Values
When the venture no longer aligns with your core values, it might be an indicator to move on.
Persistent Gut Feeling to Quit
Your intuition is powerful. If your gut is persistently urging you to quit, it’s worth taking seriously.
Think about the last time you quit something and felt good about it. What made you realise it was the right choice? Reflecting on past decisions can provide you with clarity on the dilemmas you’re currently facing.
Signs it Might be Worth Persevering
Temporary Setbacks
There’s a difference between a temporary setback and a permanent problem. Cash flow issues, tech problems, or health setbacks can often feel overwhelming but they might only be temporary hurdles.
Ongoing Progress
If you’re still making progress and seeing improvements, albeit small, it could be worth persevering. Progress is progress, and you might be just around the corner from an encouraging amount of growth.
Passion and Purpose
Over the 16 years of running my business, there have been hard times when I have seriously questioned whether I should keep going. In those times, I always came back to my passion and purpose. If you still feel a strong sense of passion and purpose in what you’re doing, it’s worth pushing through difficult times.
Supportive Environment
A solid support system can make a huge difference in your persistence. Whether it’s a mentor, a group of friends or a networking community, they can help normalise the challenges you’re facing and encourage you to keep going.
Positive Feedback
During the times I’ve felt like throwing in the towel, I would receive random positive feedback about the work I was doing. Good feedback, even a little bit, can be a strong motivator to keep going.
Continuous Learning and Growth
If what you have been pursuing still offers growth and learning opportunities, it might be worth persevering.
Reflect on past challenges you’ve overcome and how you felt during that time. They might have felt insurmountable at the time, but perhaps those situations can be an encouragement to keep going.
Deciding whether to quit or persevere is complex and nuanced. While persistence can pay off, sometimes quitting is the bravest and most productive decision you can make. Remember, the goal is to learn how to coach yourself, tune into your own needs and make choices that align with your long-term well-being and goals.
Everything you desire might be just a step away, whether it’s quitting or persevering. Only you can know the right answer.
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