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HOW TO shift your behaviors and priorities to LEAD A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS with media personality, Certified Mindset & Branding Coach gigi diaz
Here are 5 Tips.
First, prioritize self-care. You’ve heard before but I’m not referring to manicures and massages, although those are pretty awesome.
Self-care involves taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Are you getting enough rest, eating well, and exercising regularly?
Are you scheduling regular breaks from work and engaging in activities that help you to relax and recharge? This could include spending time with friends and family, engaging in hobbies, or taking a vacation. Subtle but powerful changes.
Second, take stock. Are you working IN your business or ON it? If you find yourself doing all the things, the busy work, then you’re an employee of your business.
We are so excited to have GiGi Diaz as a contributor to this issue. She is one amazing business owner, wife, fur mama and human mama-to-be!
GiGi Diaz is a Certified Mindset & Branding Coach, media personality, host of the Chats with GiGi podcast, and entrepreneur. She has led a successful career in broadcast media for over 20 years as a producer and on-air talent for organizations like Radio Disney, Telemundo, iHeartRadio and others. GiGi earned both, her Bachelor’s in Sociology and Anthropology and her Masters Degree in Global Strategic Communications at Florida International University. As an influencer she has worked with brands such as Mazda, Truist Bank, Xfinity, Pandora, Topo Chico, and many more.
As a woman entrepreneur, running a business can be a demanding task, often requiring long hours and high levels of commitment. Plus you have all the other hats you wear: mom, wife, caretaker, and on and on.
It’s no wonder burnout is so common and running rampant, compromising the success of women-owned businesses everywhere.
Youcanshiftyourbehaviors andprioritiestosupportand empoweryoutoleada successfulbusinesssans burnout.
I’m pretty sure that wasn’t the goal. One of the biggest causes of burnout for entrepreneurs is taking on too much work. Delegation is crucial in managing workload effectively. If you struggle with this, then there’s work to be done on your CEO mindset.
You should delegate tasks that are not central to the core functions of your business, such as administrative duties or marketing, to other employees or freelancers. This will allow you to focus on what you do best, which is managing the business and making it grow.
Third, time management is crucial. You need to manage your time effectively to ensure that you can get everything done without burning out. This involves scheduling and setting deadlines for tasks, prioritizing tasks according to their importance, and using tools such as productivity apps and time trackers. More importantly, this extends to your personal calendar too. Time for you, with the kids, your husband. Schedule it so you don’t skip over it.
Fourth, seek support. Running a business can be a lonely task, and it is important to seek support from other entrepreneurs, business coaches, or mentors. These individuals can provide guidance, offer insights, and help you to avoid common pitfalls. Additionally, you can join networking groups and attend conferences to meet other entrepreneurs who’ll support and understand you and your journey.
Finally, maintain a positive mindset. Running a business can be stressful, and it is important to maintain a positive mindset. You can do this by focusing on your goals, celebrating small wins, and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.
You can, and deserve to lead and succeed in business without burnout. You have the power to make decisions that create a new reality of a more peaceful entrepreneurial experience. Prioritizing self-care, delegating tasks, managing time effectively, seeking support, and maintaining a positive mindset, are just the start. If you want to dive deeper, let’s connect! Find me on Instagram and DM me with NEXT ON SCENE for a free life assessment guidebook to take you deeper into your entrepreneurial wellness path.
