Like a Yogi

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REALITY CHECK, THE ROI VERSION:: Would you invest $1 to get a return of $100? OF COURSE, you would. Extrapolate that truth to your business. Every day counts in business and the longer you spend in "figure-it-out," Under earning or Overwhelmed mode, the less effective your business actually IS. In the E-Myth Revisited, long time business consultant Michael Gerber shares the reasons most small businesses fail. It isn't because the person running the business is incompetent, unmotivated or lacks talent. Mostly? It's because the business owners aren't thinking like Entrepreneurs. They are thinking like Technicians. Technicians are REALLY good at what they do. Technicians LOVE what they do. Technicians are NOT Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs turn energy into resources. Entrepreneurs understand that time is money and allocating resources effectively is key to business growth. Entrepreneurs know that every day counts. Entrepreneurs know that 100% or 1000% return is an allocation of resources that catapults business forward. So, here are some powerful questions for you, dear Conscious Entrepreneur: <><> Is catapulting your business into the six-figure bracket (or beyond) THIS YEAR worth an afternoon of your time? <><> Is having a set-it-and-forget-it client attraction strategy that brings a consistent flow of Ideal Clients to your door worth a few hours? <><> Is adding 5 or 6 figures to your bottom line EVERY YEAR with a single offer worth your time? <><> Is moving from "time-for-money" to "earning-while-you-sleep" a business goal worth exploring? <><> If you answered Heck, Yeah!! to any of the above questions, let's chat. I'm retiring from coaching after this summer...but I'm working one-on-one with a handful of women from now until then —is one of them you? http://kellieadkins.com/apply-now/

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FAILURE // as a recovering perfectionist, failure is no longer part of my paradigm. Instead I look at life's unexpected twists and turns as the inevitable consequence of intention and choice. Great insights arise through the learning lessons which result in the blossoming of wisdom. From the outside these might appear to be failures. But when you take a step back you realize that "failures" broaden your horizons & open doorways to new possibilities. What is one recent learning lesson that showed you a new possibility? . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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GRIT /// Ease is a topic I speak about with frequency. But it isn't the full story, is it? Being an entrepreneur takes a healthy dose of grit. What is grit? The yoga traditions teach the four D's:: dedication, devotion, discipline & determination. That's as good a definition of entrepreneurial grit as any. (Although I'd also add "detachment") The thing about this path - the one you've chosen to walk as a conscious entrepreneur - is that it isn't easy. If it was, more people would choose it! But chances are (like me), you're driven by more than JUST doing what you do. You're driven to make a difference in people's lives, to share healing, to be the person you needed. And that? That's why you show up every day - even when it's not easy. P.S. need an instant motivation reset? Reconnect with your Why #ontheblog #linkinprofile #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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WILD + FREE // Nourish the wild in you. How are you being WILD + FREE this Friday the 13th?

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AMBITION + CONTENTMENT // In the spiritual traditions that guide my life, contentment is a practice to gild each precious moment. The tension between ambition & contentment, though, is a powerful creative matrix: one that can fuel growth & create the conditions for transformation. As Edison says, "discontent is the first necessity of progress." Stepping forward toward a goal, creating momentum for progress, & moving beyond our discontent ...is only ever circular, though. Life keeps bringing us the lessons we need to learn (in life & business) to heighten intensity of the learning & the depths of wisdom gained. What lessons are your contents - or discontents - teaching you today? What progress (circular or linear) are you making with those lessons learned? . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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REFLECTING // Within each moment lies the potential for a radiant expansion- beyond patterns, beyond possibility, & especially beyond our past. The past year brought many challenges, including the challenges of co-parenting post-divorce, living between 2 states, & navigating the space between a past I can't return to & a potential future still in its infancy. The year also brought so many beautiful experiences. Wisdom, laughter, healing, joy & heart-opening beauty. What we focus on expands, so I choose to focus on the potential for transformation, for liberation - in this lifetime & in this breath. I choose to focus on how I can be more of what matters - "be the change" both in the world & for myself. There were many days when I wanted to throw up my hands & hide out in the creative cave- but I believe my business is a spiritual path. So. Tiny steps were taken. Breaths were inhaled & exhaled. Fear was challenged & love was chosen. Guided by intention, we take tiny steps, ever forward, unfolding the future with every breath. . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

[likeayogi]

Happy Saturday! Be an adventurer today!! . . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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CELEBRATE // Do you celebrate your small wins? Small wins are mini-milestones in the epic journey toward achieving your big dreams & goals. Small wins are anything that shifts the tide of habit toward more divine alignment. Celebration is an underrated & under used motivating factor...one that I personally "forgot" about for far too long in my nose-to-the-grindstone approach to Life & Business. But then I made an effort to focus on The Good & to intentionally celebrate what was going oh-so-right. And that's the key to appreciating where you are - whatever the circumstances. Also: never underestimate the power of a good glass of bubbly & some table dancing to perk you up when your obstacles feel insurmountable & your goals seem impossible to achieve. . . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #currentmood #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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WHAT YOU FOCUS ON EXPANDS // if you've ever set a goal (and watched it whiz by in your rearview), then you know the process of reaching that goal is where the actual magic happens. Whenever you push your own growth edge, resistance arises. It's inevitable. But you don't have to focus on the resistance. You can choose to shift your focus away from the obstacles & back to the goal anytime. Your focus is key to achieving your goals - especially if they are big goals that challenge (& change) you. Focus is practical magic. . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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DREAM BIG // have you ever been labeled a "dreamer"? Do you love to plan, vision & delight in possibility? If dreaming big is a natural talent then you are one step closer to making those dreams a reality - but you have to take the next steps. Visualizing & actualizing your dreams requires an intention & a clear plan of action. Remember: you CAN do it all ....just not all at the same time! So: in service to dreaming big (& to actualizing those dreams!) share your big dreams for 2016 in the comments below! . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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LEARN A NEW WAY // today my daughter said to me "Mommy, we choose from thinking." (My daughter is only 5 & she already has this essential life lesson mastered.) It's so true: Our thoughts create our reality & we make conscious & unconscious choices with our thinking patterns on the daily. In business, your thoughts about success, value, money & worth will directly influence the results you are seeing. If you want success, put your attention toward the characteristics for success in your own terms. If you want to be valued, shift your attention to what that means for you - in business & in life. If you want more money, pay attention to your internal dialogue about money (& thoughts about people who have money). If you want to be different, you must think differently. It's the simplest truth & the most challenging lesson: change your mind, change your life. . . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur #mindsetcoach

[likeayogi]

It's that kind of Monday! Bring it 👊 . . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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FEELINGS // What are your deeply desired feeling states? I am breathing into my own this #centeredsunday. In every aspect of business & life, these feelings inform choices, direction, intentions. Where I violate these feelings, I suffer. When I don't honor them as valid needs, I suffer. When my business (or life) forces me away from these feelings, I suffer. But you know what they suffering....it's all optional. (Speaking of suffering, if your business could use more conscious cash flow, check out the goodness coming down the pike @ #linkinprofile) . . . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur #alignmentmatters

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SELF CARE HONESTY BULLETIN // Do you enjoy nurturing others, but sometimes struggle to take precious care of you? Have you ever given more than you had —energetically, physically or financially —because you felt you *should*? Have you ever sacrificed your own health in the process of nurturing others? Chances are, the answer to all of those questions is yes. Over the past 10 years as a healer/helper, I've learned a thing or two about the true nature of self-care —and although I'd love to say I learned my lessons early, that isn't the case. The self-care lesson is one that I personally need to learn again & again —at many different levels of life & business. And I know I'm not alone. Over the years working with women in the healing and helping arts, I've listened to many a client's story of touching people's lives with transformative work —while their own #selfcare needs remain unacknowledged. I've listened to potential clients share how much they want to change their financial situation —yet are unwilling to invest in the support they need to do so. I've observed #healthcoaches struggle with their own poor eating habits, #lifecoaches whose own personal needs go untended & hundreds of #yogateachers who sabotage their own business success by avoiding the yoga of business. As a yogi, I know that self-care is an essential practice for balancing the energy both on & off the mat & is an expression of healthy 1st & 2nd chakra balance. As a business owner, I know that self-care is the only strategy for long-term business success —especially when your business is built on your time, energy & talents. But knowing & doing are different things, aren't they? Although I KNEW for so long that my self-care, self-worth, & net-worth were ALL connected —things really didn't shift for me until I was able to make some very tough decisions from a place of dedication to the truth of that connection. Are you also ready to make decisions from that place of truth? Then head over here to align your energy at all levels - from the physical to the financial (link in profile) #consciousentrepreneur

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MIND YOUR MIND // mindset isn't everything, but the quality & content of our thoughts will determine the quality of our days & will pave the way for the results we experience : in business & in life. While mindset isn't everything, it affects everything. For too long, I sold myself a storyline that was neither real nor true. It went a little something like this : "I'm bad at business because I care about people, not profits." "I'll never be wealthy because money doesn't matter to me." "I shouldn't expect more / higher / better compensation for my work, because I'm not worth more (I mean, who am I to expect more? I'm nothing, I know so little, others are wiser & more capable. Besides, I'm privileged anyway & wanting more is greedy)." Of course, much of this storyline operated well below the conscious level, but these negative thought forms poisoned my best efforts again & again. Real change didn't happen until I was brave enough to challenge these toxic thinking patterns IN THE MOMENT. Yes, it takes courage to break the mental bonds that keep you stuck & suffering. Yes, it takes discernment (grab the sword of Truth, dear one). Yes, it takes commitment. But remember: your mind will always believe what you tell it. And it's up to you to tell a different story. Ready to change your story & change your life as a #consciousentrepreneur? Join us for a brave & heart-filled exploration of conscious cash flow - the Conscious Cashflow Challenge begins in Monday, 4/18. There will be swords of truth, money mantras & a brave exploration of financial ease as a healer, helper & heart-centered woman in business. Join now --> {[ www.ConsciousCashflowChallenge.com ]}. #likeayogi

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MANIFESTATION // I don't discuss manifestation too much around these parts because the quantity of misinformation is overwhelming & I haven't felt the need to add my voice to the cacophony. But: What I will say about it? Manifestation is equal parts intention & DIVINE ALIGNMENT. If you are visualizing, Intending & staying in alignment to your higher good, you may have 99 problems but manifestation won't be one of them! A cautionary note, though, manifestation is not a wish-fulfilling gem designed to give you everything you want. The world owes you nothing. What manifestation is truly about is expanding your observation of what is possible, blowing the lid off your own limiting beliefs & expanding in love, light & abundance every day. Look around: you've probably manifested all sorts of things & experiences - some of them desirable, many of them undesirable. When you align at the soul level, however, the magic truly unfolds. Ready to bring some of this practical magic into your life? We'll be learning essential manifestation practices (that you've probably never heard of!) in the Conscious Cash Flow Challenge- the free challenge kicks off this Monday! Join us, because #alignmentmatters {[ www.consciouscashflowchallenge.com ]} . . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur #consciousentrepreneur

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BE THE GOOD // As a business coach who chooses to work only with women, I've noticed some disturbing trends over the years. Specifically related to women, money + worth. A few weeks ago, I posted a question in some groups about conscious women entrepreneurs + the reasons they under earn —and I got tons of great feedback. I wrapped up those insights into a blog post and shared it right over here: http://kellieadkins.com/7-reasons-women-earn-business-tips…/ And in true Kellie-fashion, I decided I didn't want to stop with the WHY —I wanted to give women the skills to slay the under earning dragon once and for all. There's so much information out there, I wanted to streamline it - so I could Be the Good. ENTER: the Conscious Cash Flow Challenge. It's a challenge specifically for women entrepreneurs who identify as a #consciousentrepreneur - someone who wants to do business with mindfulness, integrity & a commitment to "being the good." So.... > Do you want to earn more in your business, but are stuck on the How to? > Do you have a queasy feeling around money —asking for it, earning it, and thinking about it? > Do you KNOW in your heart that you could serve more people (and potentially, change the world), if you could just figure out the "money stuff"? If so, darling, then I made this just for you: http://www.consciouscashflowchallenge.com/ {[ link in profile ]} . . . #womeninbusiness #businessmentor #businessgrowthcatalyst #bizcatalyst #growthcatalyst #womensupportingwomen #smallbusiness #businesscoach #collaborationovercompetition #femaleentrepreneur #likeayogi #businesscoachforwomen #fempreneur #mamapreneur