Be human first. For business sake...

Let’s get honest.

I have to cancel events due to low registrants.

I feel like business owners like to post only about the highs. What they achieved, how many people they serve, how successful they are… but no one ever talks about the struggles, the lows, the challenges!

So here i am talking about it (after my meltdown and pity party).

Businesses have high and low periods, they all do. We can have the perfect marketing strategy, be posting all the content, have made all the connections, and do everything that we have learned “works” but sometimes it just doesn’t go as planned.

I have been running journal circles now for two years. This is the first time i have to cancel because i only had one registrant. What did i do differently? Nothing. What did i do “wrong”? Also nothing. Sometimes business is out of our control, just like life.

As i was reflecting on this further, i thought… you know what, i haven’t been a student in a while. I also felt a relief for having to cancel, which shows how real the burnout is. I am trusting that i will be able to serve once i have time to fill my cup first (and that is what i need to prioritize right now).

A few opportunities have come my way that bring me back to offering free service to the community. As a business owner, i hesitate to offer free things as i need to make an income to sustain myself. However, as a human being i know i need to give in a way that FEELS good in my heart. If i practice what i preach, i should know that we are always human first.

Tuning back into the human parts of us will ALWAYS make us better, and in turn bring new creativity and motivation to our business. Sooo with all that being said. I am putting my student hat on. I will be filling my cup by supporting my local community, attending healing events & offering a few events free of charge.

Acts of service has many meanings (this i know is especially true after my story post yesterday). We can serve others, ourselves, our community, our hearts, our souls.

I encourage you to tap into what act of service you need right now.

P.s i think it’s important to note, I didn’t come to these reflections without feeling anger and shame.