Take a moment to look back and see how far you've come

Do you ever take a moment to stop, look back and see how far you've come in your pet business?We can be so busy trying to figure out the many things we need to do as business owners, and spinning so many plates, we forget to acknowledge our successes.In this week’s episode, I’m sharing experiences from my time as a journalist - where success was quickly forgotten - to now, where I’ve learned the importance of pausing to reflect on achievements through my coaching and mentoring.You’ll also hear from Niki French, who had a lightbulb moment during a recent retreat, along with insights from the book The Gap and the Gain, which helps shift our focus from what’s missing to what we’ve already accomplished.I’ll share practical tips and exercises to help you take a step back and recognise your wins - no matter how small. Plus, if you’re looking for more support in this area, how my Pets Get Visible membership is here to help you.Whether you’re just starting out or have been running your pet business for years, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you build a positive mindset. Key topics and timings in this episode: 0.55 - What to expect from this episode.2.30 - Episode sponsor - Pets Get Visible membership.4.05 - My own experience of never stopping to look back and what changed my perspective.5.30 - Why training as a coach helped me understand this topic more.7.10 - Why I encourage my clients to create a habit around looking back and reflecting.8.08 - The reflection exercise I did on my recent retreat.9.27 - Niki French from Puptalk shares her experience.13.43 - What would happen if you ten years ago was plonked into your life now?19.41 - About the book, the Gap and the Gain and how this applies to this topic.20.11 - The Hedonic Treadmill and why we pressure ourselves to move on to the next goal.24.09 - Examples from my membership of feeling reticent about sharing wins.27.02 - How looking at your achievements can help with your social media.27.36 - Ways to build reflection into your business so you can recognise how far you've come.28.47 - How you can have support if you'd like to work together on this topic.Links mentioned in this episode:This podcast is sponsored by my Pets Get Visible membership where you can get all the support you need with feeling comfortable and confident promoting your work.You have access to live classes and coaching calls covering topics like PR, blogging, applying for awards, photography, email newsletters, creating case studies, plus forward planning guides every month to stay ahead with your content and ensure you remain visible.Every session is recorded, so you can catch up on anything you've missed. There's also a Facebook community where you can meet fellow petpreneurs, feel supported, and get inspired.If you'd like to find out more about joining Pets Get Visible, send me a message at [email protected], or head to this post. Is my Pets Get Visible membership right for you?Or you can join for just £15 for your first month here: https://publicityforpetbusinesses.mykajabi.com/offers/7Hvpvxzr?coupon_code=PGV50Further reading on this topicCreating meaningful content with Aileen StevensonNavigating the rollercoaster of running a small business

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