Women Entrepreneurs Tackle Self-Doubt

The challenges of being a woman entrepreneur can sometimes  be  overwhelming.  Learning how to cope with feelings of self doubt is a critical thinking process that women business owners must learn to master as a part of their success strategy. 

Success is not just about the manifestation of money as a result of your hard work and determination. Success of the Mind, Body and Spirit is equally important.  Feeling worthy of your achievements and giving yourself a pat on the back or re-grouping after an accomplishment should very much be a part of your  success package.  

I recall reading a quote, can't quite remember by whom at this moment, but it goes something like this "If Your Cup is Full Stop Pouring".  As entrepreneurs we create our own successes and with that creative mind we sometimes add more and more and more to our already tight schedule and that can lead to feeling overwhelmed. Ladies, it is quite alright to just stop adding more or to completely readjust when your cup is full.  This is especially so if you are in the throes of  feeling overwhelmed.  If we are feeling overwhelmed and not able to manage our thoughts constructively, you are giving self-doubt wiggle room to sneak in and take root. 

Here are 5 steps to tackling self doubt. 

1. If you are beginning to feel overwhelmed,  Stop.  Literally stop whatever it is you are doing in the moment.   If you are in public, find a safe place where you can be alone, even a rest room stall and just stop! If you are at your desk with a mile long to-do-list and the phone is ringing, STOP! 
2. Next, take 5-10 really deep breaths. Deep breathing will help you to calm down and clear your head. 
3. Affirm your greatness. We are all good at something. Say out loud one thing for sure you KNOW that you are good at and repeat "I am a really good ____________" to calm your anxious mind. 
4. Reposition. Identify and eliminate any obvious stressors that come to mind. Delegate or eliminate, simply clear the things off your plate that are not critical to the overall success and development of your business at this moment. 
5. Take Control. Understand and know that as a woman business owner YOU are in control. You have the option to change and fix the things that are not working to serve you in your business.

Here at MACs Women we encourage the sharing of supportive information that will help other women business owners work through the challenges as well as find inspiration through the successes. I encourage you to leave a comment if you have information to share that could be of benefit to your fellow members.  How do you cope with self-doubt?