The Path to Progress: Shifting Your Mindset for Salon, Spa & Clinic Success This Financial Year

By Angeli Marie Shaw

As another financial year has come to an end and a new one dawns on us, now is a great time to start thinking, planning and implementing for the next twelve months. A lot may describe this time of the year as a quieter or slower time, or perhaps you’re busier than ever, regardless, with the current pressures experienced broadly across society such as cost of living increases, changes in consumer spending and clients wanting more for their dollar, now is as good a time as any to utilise any down time to set yourself up for the new financial year.

Now, when it comes to getting things done, it’s more than likely that you will feel pressure, distraction and overwhelm, but guess what? Your biggest obstacle may in fact be YOU! But there is good news! Just as you may be part of the problem, you too can also be the solution! It all starts with YOU!

Here are my 7 suggested tips to get YOU started and moving in the right direction with momentum, drive and a solid plan!

1. Just do it - The first steps are always the hardest, but until they are taken, the idea of progress remains just that; an idea. If you’re finding yourself distracted or lacking self-confidence, focus on just getting started. Break larger tasks into small, more manageable pieces and don’t worry about being perfect, after all, perfection is in the mind. Don’t forget to block out any negative influences and when asking questions, focus on growth and consciously think about what you’re asking. Asking others if they’re ‘quiet too’ serves no real purpose, other than perhaps not feeling alone in your situation, but I can guarantee you will not find solutions this way. Whilst sometimes difficult to get the ball rolling, once it does, you’ll find momentum to keep going.

2. Tackle any negative self - talk that arises and confront it – We all know that voice, the one we’ve had to silence and that holds us back. Remember that for every negative message, there’s a positive truth that will override it. For example, if you find yourself saying ‘I don’t know if I can do this’ try saying ‘I’m going to try and do this’. A simple change in language but can have a huge impact in the way you move forward.

3. Acknowledge your strengths and remember that a strength is more appetite than ability, and it’s that appetite that drives us to want to do it again. Contribute the best of yourself everyday into what you do, after all, a strength is an activity that strengthens you.

4. Stop comparing! When you compare yourself to others, it can lead to low self-confidence and depression as well as actually deplete motivation. This certainly won’t lead you closer to any of your set goals. Instead, try tracking your progress and celebrating what you have accomplished so far. Other people’s goals are THEIR goals, set and focus on YOUR own goals and watch your progress!

5. You are who you hang with – Be mindful and aware of who you keep company with because those that you interact with regularly have a direct influence on who you are and what you do. Try and surround yourself with people who encourage you and hold you accountable. People who you can learn positive habits from. Even the interactions you have online can have a direct impact on you, but you have the choice of what you feed your mind. Again, run with the right crowd and be mindful who you hang with, online and in real life.

6. Remember your WHY – It’s so important to constantly reconnect with your purpose! And if you can’t connect the dots between the activity and the big picture, then stop doing it! This will help stop you from going through the motions of doing something for no reason, or not knowing the reason why you’re doing it. Clarity and direction are valuable, and their power shouldn’t be underestimated.

7. Familiarise yourself with your inner world – Believe it or not, you can press pause in any moment and step back, observing any repeating patterns or old recycled habits that don’t serve you. When you do this, you begin to see what is actually happening. Feelings that may be ruling your actions, old resentment that has been dragging you down or the constricting effect of believing your own thoughts. When you discover what you do that makes you suffer, you can begin to instead choose what brings you peace.

Now you probably have plenty of reasons why you don’t get things done, struggle to reach goals or perhaps you’ve lost your drive, however one thing you can start with focusing on and the one which you have the most control over is YOU. If you’re constantly telling yourself that you’re not capable of having what you truly want, unconsciously, you will make it your truth. How does that sit with you? Not good? Well, the good news is that you can change it!

Wishing you nothing but growth, empowerment and success this coming financial year!

Love & Bliss, Angeli xxoo

Angeli is a Holistic Empowerment Coach, Mindset Mentor/Trainer and founder of The Bliss Coach. To work with me in 2024, get in touch by visiting www.theblisscoach.com.au or follow us on my socials @theblisscoach to connect and find out more.