Episode 38Aug 2, 2023¡ 55:35
đŽ A Spell for Releasing Your Shoulds Around Social Media (& Everything Else) â with Natalie Miller
⸠Show notes from the creator
There are so many things to do when you run a small business. And even more things you âshouldâ do according to marketing âexperts,â online business influencers, and the voices that arrive when you need to make a big decision.
In this episode, Iâm joined by Natalie Miller to talk about the âshouldsâ that so many of us face in our lives and our businesses. And we offer practices for taking your âshouldsâ seriously, so you can cultivate the magic you need to finally release them.
Join us for a soulful conversation where we exploreâ
The "should" that inspired this podcast
Practices for discovering & examining your shoulds
Why âbest practicesâ might be bullshit
How pausing & slowing down can help you discover who you are & what you desire
Betting on yourself to build self-trust
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About this episode
There are so many things to do when you run a small business. And even more things you âshouldâ do according to marketing âexperts,â online business influencers, and the voices that arrive when you need to make a big decision.
In this episode, Iâm joined by Natalie Miller to talk about the âshouldsâ that so many of us face in our lives and our businesses. And we offer practices for taking your âshouldsâ seriously,âŚ
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Show notes & timestamps
00:00Welcome to Off The Grid: A New Approach to Business
02:19Introduction to Off the Grid and its purpose
05:54Exploring the concept of "shoulds" and its impact on small business owners
06:33The Burden of Shoulds
10:49Exploring the Origins of Shoulds
17:32Examining the pressure to run a business
22:35Distinguishing between shoulds, wants, and best practices
28:36Experimentation and Self-Reflection in Small Business
30:40Rethinking the Idea of "Best Practices"
33:38Betting on Yourself and Building Self-Trust
41:14Making a Major Shift in Business
42:40The Power of Slowing Down in Business
45:17The Counter-Cultural Choice of Slowing Down in Business
47:52Checking In with Your Body for Guidance
50:02Practicing Listening to Your Body's Yes and No
53:10The Power of Belief and Taking Control of Your Life
53:23Embracing the Journey, Scenic Routes, and Breakdowns
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