The REAL Reason We Experience Resistance When Working on Our Business

I recently surveyed my community, fellow entrepreneurs and the members of a bunch of groups I’m in on Facebook asking what the hardest thing is about being an entrepreneur. (And if you’re part of my Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs Facebook Group, you may have seen or even commented on it -- Thanks!)

I got a number of responses like work-life balance, wearing too many hats, feeling guilty about working all the time, and not making steady money. But, the one that really caught my attention, and I want to address in today’s lesson is resistance.

A number of people said that they feel major blocks to working on their business, business projects and big ideas.

I’ve been fascinated by resistance for a while now for 2 main reasons:

(1) I definitely feel it (not all the time, but often enough), and (2) It seems at complete odds with my vision for my business, my life and how I want to move through the world.

So, what’s the deal?

Trust me, it's not that we lack willpower, motivation or drive. We wouldn't be entrepreneurs in the first place if that was the case!

So, why do we feel such push-back when we’re doing (or trying to do) work that we love, find meaningful and will make a difference not only in our own lives but the lives of others?

Hmmm...curious…

In today's lesson, I dive into the REAL reason purpose-driven entrepreneurs experience resistance. The truth is simple but surprising and will help you move beyond the resistance you're encountering in your own life right now.

I want to hear from you!

Do you encounter resistance when you're trying to work on your business? Share your story in the comments below -- remember, the recognition of resistance is the first step to moving beyond it, so, put it out there!

Oh, and in case you're itching for a copy of War of Art (it's sooo good!), you can check out my buddy Steven's book HERE.

xo,

3 Ways to Jumpstart Your Motivation when you're Stuck in a Rut

feel like you're stuck in a business rut?

do you feel stalled out & like you've lost touch with your creativity?

we've all been there.

hitting a biz rut happens to ALL entrepreneurs -- myself included. but, the thing that separates the amateurs from the pros is how we deal with it when the inevitable (self-imposed) obstacle befalls us.

do we let it get the best of us and give up? or do we trudge forward, no matter how hard that may seem at the time?

in today's teaching i share 3 ways that you can jumpstart your motivation when you're stuck in a mega-biz-rut so that you can again tap into your natural creativity and get going on your merry way :-)

listen below!

are you (or were you recently) stuck in a business rut? what did you do about it?

share your advice in the comments so that we can all learn from one another.

don't let these 3 things stop you as you build your biz!

do you LOVE dreaming about your future yoga business?

thinking about all the great classes, retreats & workshops you'll lead? all the amazing students that'll flock to your teachings? and all the awesome opportunities that will inevitably come your way once you're a world-changing yoga teacher?

dreaming is fun. it's non-committal. it's enjoyable. it's the "honeymoon" of biz building.

then, when you sit down to actually do the work, plan the workshop, send the emails, make the calls, it's a whole different animal, and RESISTANCE rears it's ugly head!

does that sound familiar? i know i can certainly relate!

resistance feels so real, so all-consuming -- it's easy to let it foil even our best intentions.

but, as with all things we need to overcome, the first step is recognition.

in today's video teaching, i share 3 kinds of resistance that you may encounter as you try (and try again) to build your yoga business. because, once you see it for what it truly is -- just an icky feeling that really doesn't hold any power -- you can start to move beyond it!

 

have you encountered resistance when building your business?

please, share it in the comments below -- i read every single one!!

interested in the book i mentioned, War of Art? it's a goodie & a must-read for ALL entrepreneurs! check it out here.