From Setback to Comeback: Strategies for Dealing with Disappointment

Does disappointment seem to follow you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, I’ll be sharing why running your own business can set the stage for letting yourself and others down, especially when ADHD is in the mix. In this episode, I share common triggers for disappointment, from overloading yourself with too many clients to underestimating how long things will take. When every missed deadline or forgotten email feels like a tidal wave of emotion, it’s well worth the effort to figure out how to reduce their frequency. This episode is filled with actionable solutions to help you craft systems that suit your ADHD brain, and after listening, don’t forget to grab your copy of my free handout so you can begin to implement them in your business. Here's what you'll learn:The Emotional Amplifier Effect: Discover why disappointments hit us harder and how to manage them.The Time Blindness Tax: Understand our unique perception of time and how it impacts our ability to get things done. The Interest Intensity Paradox: Learn to navigate the highs and lows of hyper-focus, so you don’t get hijacked and disappoint yourself & others. Common Disappointment Triggers: Identifying the usual suspects to avoid being tripped up or caught off guard. Disappointment Prevention Protocols: Practical strategies to sidestep common traps, bolster resilience, and bounce back faster and stronger.Fun Fact: Berkeley Robotics & Lockheed Martin developed an exoskeleton called the HULC (Human Universal Load Carrier) for the US military that boosts speed and endurance while reducing injury — a metaphor for the business system scaffolding I teach in this episode (unlike the one that had to be surgically attached to Matt Damon’s character in Elysium. )  Mentioned in this episode:ADHD-Friendly visual platforms:TrelloMonday.comG-QueuesSunsama TidyCal - the online calendar I use that prevents me from overscheduling & sends reminders to my clients so I don’t have to Episode #241 - Quit Overcommitting by Stretching Your Time HorizonNow What?  Ready to make a change in your business routine? Be sure to grab our free worksheet that combines all the strategies shared in this episode. You'll find valuable tools to uplevel your systems, prevent disappointments, and manage your energy effectively. Grab it here.Know you won’t do it on your...

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