I decided to title this blog with one of my mantras because the truth is … I probably need it more today than I have in a long time. I know I’m often expected to motivate and inspire, but today is different. Today is a reminder that just because I coach people to create the the life they desire, doesn’t mean that the realities of life and it’s unexpected twists and turns don’t sometimes land on my doorstep.

I’m no different than you and I have down days and today happens to be one of them. As a solopreneur, it can be easy to fall into a pit of despair and frustration, particularly when the light at the end of tunnel appears to be turned OFF. There are times when you can’t see it and you’re doing your best, which doesn’t seem to be working. However, when your emotions start to play songs like, “I’m A Victim” or “It’s My Pity Party”, it time to play a different song.

Here’s what I mean. Don’t stay there because if you do, you will waste precious time and the negative self-talk will move in and and take up residence in your mind. In order to prevent that from happening, you must locate the positive tapes and play them. The ones that say, “Yes I Can, or ” I am powerful, creative and loved,” and all the other wonderful things that remind you of who you really are. It’s the inner-dialogue. It’s what we tell ourselves about ourselves that makes the difference (positive or negative).

So I decided that I am entitled to an OFF day. I can always press the reset button or just try something different, or I can just give myself some grace and know that if I don’t give up … everything will turn out exactly as it should.