Well, my ego has taken a beating many times in my lifetime. But this time I'm sharing is something I believe most of you can relate to.

I've always been proud of my performance at work. It was a matter of fierce pride that "my work speaks for itself". I was good. I was on the ball. I was a recognized expert. I gained respect and my reputation preceded me... It was part of my identity.

So switching to being a business owner, particularly a service business, was hard!

• Launching an offer and getting no response is painful.
• Making an invitation and receiving a flimsy excuse for a "No thanks" hits you in the gut.
• Asking for recommendations and not getting any is akin to feeling abandoned.

We identify with our service. You are offering the best of yourself. You are sharing the precious wisdom you've accumulated. You're offering to give 110% effort.

And when the best you can give is met with silence (crickets!), it's hard!

So no matter how many people tell you that:

• It's not you.
• It may not be a good time for them.
• They're not ready yet.
• They're not your people.

...and no matter how much you rationalize it in your head,

• I know I'm good at this.
• I just need to learn new skills (like marketing).
• I have done harder things before.
• I know people need what I'm offering. There must be a market!

... the lack of external confirmation still hurts deep inside.

Choosing to keep going in spite of the lack of response (growth mindset) is easier said than done.

But those who figure out a way to get past this stage wins. So how do you keep going on?

Many push through using willpower. Ignoring their feelings and focusing on what needs to get done next.

This works for mechanical actions. But then your energy, the way you show up, gets heavier and heavier. The joy and excitement runs out. And what's left is the feeling of toil and endless pushing.

In contrast, I choose to address the underlying feeling of rejection. Letting it come up and releasing it so it's out of the way.

After a Release! I feel lighter and rediscover my excitement for the work. I become reconnected to my mission of sharing my gifts to the world. And I remember why I started this work in the first place.

This all-too-human feeling of rejection is a normal part of our journey. Do not sweep it under the rug, because it will come out sooner or later.

Reader, what have you been avoiding because the risk of rejection seems too great? Chances are this is also the area of great opportunity for you! So you have to find a way through this uncomfortable feeling of rejection. You've been dealing with this on your own for some time. Maybe you need someone to help you cross that bridge?

PS: This is what I specialize in - helping people release these uncomfortable feelings. When you are ready, I invite you to book a consult here now. We will explore how Release! could help you, we will identify the top 3 blocks holding you back and you can experience a 10 minute stress Release.

Till next time!

🔥 Michelle

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