Todd Henry of Accidental Creative has a cool visual tool called the Personal Idea Pad. It’s like a guided mind map to help you brainstorm. I just ordered mine and can’t wait to play with it!
When I Grow Up Coach Michelle Ward gave a workshop at the Etsy Success Symposium recently and you can watch it on video! Cool! You’ll also be able to watch Michelle do a Show and Tell Spotlight at the upcoming Right-Brainers in Business Video Summit where she’ll share her Right-Brain Business Plan and success story.
And here are two articles about using story telling: Using stories to build trust and credibility and using stories to overcome fear.
Acknowledge your accomplishments.
If you’re like me, sometimes your judging mind can get on your case about all the things you haven’t done yet. It can beat you up about your never-ending to-do list. Rather than let that negative self-talk sap your energy, find a way to acknowledge what you have completed.
At the end of each day, list out at least 3 things big or small that you got done. You are probably accomplishing more than you are giving yourself credit for.
Take one dose of Left-Brain Chill Pill as needed to quiet your judging mind.
Do you feel intimidated, overwhelmed, or trapped by the way you think you “should” be running your business? Do you long for a more creative, intuitive, and authentic way of doing business that’s both practical and profitable?
You are not alone! Join your creative cohorts and virtual mentors at the first ever Right-Brainers in Business Video Summit. I’ve invited some of my favorite leaders in creative entrepreneurship to share their insider secrets to running a business leveraging your natural, creative gifts.
Speakers include:
Plus, we’ve added in live “Show and Tell Spotlights” from right-brain entrepreneurs. You’ll get to interact with Amy Egenberger, Kristina Ender, Michelle Ward, Violette Clark, and Tori Deaux (and of course Emmit)! They’ll share their own amazing Right-Brain Business Plans and success stories. I know you’ll be super inspired!
Join us February 28th – March 11th! It’s free to participate! Sign-up now.
Gain a fresh perspective.
Use a random image to help you play with a new way of thinking about an issue, idea, or problem. Take a look at the picture and ask yourself what do you see? Is there a metaphor or lesson for you? What if you looked at the idea or issue from the perspective of the subject in the photo? What’s possible from this perspective? What ideas does that spark for your business or life?
Take one dose of Right-Brain Booster as needed to enhance your creative intuition.
This week we’re highlighting a couple of the featured entrepreneurs in my new book The Right-Brain Business Plan. Above is the fabulous leather cuff bracelet created by Bevla Reeves of Hair Conspiracy. You can see her original spotlight here.
And above is the super cool paper plate mobile made by Lauren Brownstein of PITCH Consulting. You can read her original spotlight here.
Check out the list of all 22 of the featured right-brain entrepreneurs who grace the colorful pages of The-Right Brain Business Plan.
This week, I’ve got more Instagram related resources for you. It’s just such an awesome visual tool for connection, inspiration, and sharing your work that I can’t get enough of it 😉
Here is a great short article on how to use Instagram for your business.
I’ve been using the hashtag #rbbp to tag Right-Brain Business Plan photos and I invite other IG’ers to take pics of your Right-Brain Business Plans and add them to the pool by including #rbbp in the comments of your photo.
If you’re new to Instagram or want a basic intro to the app (plus some fun tips and tricks), download the free app my hubby and I have created called Instagram Tips.
And for IG’ers wanting to connect locally, Josh Johnson is hosting photowalks throughout the country. You can find out more at bunchofsquar.es. I plan to go to the one in San Francisco on February 22nd. It’d be fun to see you there.
Happy Instagramming!
Stop comparing yourself to your competition.
Sure it helps to know what your “competition” is up to. However, if you constantly compare yourself and let your inner critic tell you all the reasons why you’re not as good as everyone else, you’re only going to shut yourself down.
Instead, think of your best “competitors” as your peers or even virtual mentors who you get to learn from.
Take one dose of Left-Brain Chill Pill as needed to quiet your judging mind.
