this past weekend, my husband and i (and our baby daughter) visited with friends at their gorgeous, fully remodeled home.
as we chatted and exchanged new parent stories, there was a little voice in the back of my head saying "omgosh -- this place is huge! and they have a brand new kitchen! what did they think when they visited our place mid-renovation a few months back?"
i was simultaneously happy for them and also a little jealous, coveting the "posh" lifestyle they seemed to be living, marble countertops and all.
to top it all off, the thing that has afforded them this fortune is an entrepreneurial venture gone very, very right. and somehow that was a little like salt in the wound. and the nagging voice in my head went on to question, "what am i doing wrong that i'm not 'killing' it in my biz?"
as human beings on planet earth, we're confronted with situations like this every day...
the yogi on the next mat who is gracefully holding a pose that you can't even fathom getting into.
the mom at the playground who is perfectly coiffed and effortlessly handling her polite children as yours run rampant.
the entrepreneur who seems to have it all figured out as you struggle to make ends meet.
but, the truth is, we NEVER know anyone's full story. even those we're closest to have countless things that they're dealing with that we're totally unaware of.
when we gaze in from the outside, everything looks perfectly in place -- rose colored. but if we dig a little deeper, we realize that everyone has "stuff" they're dealing with.
everyone has bad days, weeks or even months. and, if you look really closely, i'm guessing you wouldn't trade places with anyone, not even if they have new designer furniture in every room.
in this week's teaching, i'm sharing 4 strategies that'll help you deal with that uncomfortable restlessness that arises when you find yourself thinking "i'm not where i should be in my life+biz".
is this something that you deal with or have dealt with in the past?
share your experience in the comments below.
i LOVE hearing from you + ready everything you write!
we want to help as many people as possible, but when that means teaching 15, 20, 25 public classes a week, we can only grow our yoga career so big before we tap out.
if you're stuck in a business model that has you working too many hours for too little money, it's time to rethink your strategy. 'cause trading time for money only gets you so far -- and often burn out hits along the way.
of course, time in-person with students is essential -- it keeps us inspired, connected to the community, and is the reason we started teaching in the first place. but, we can't rely solely on ourselves as teaching vehicles.
what if we get sick? want to start a family? or want to travel?
what happens to our business if we're not actively working it 24/7?
if you can't step away from your business without it falling apart, it's time to restructure your business model so that you can enjoy more ease and abundance in both your LIFE and business.
below is a list of 35+ ways to grow your yoga business WITHOUT working more hours. after your initial time investment, the suggestions below will bring in passive income. meaning, you'll be making money while you're in savasana!
(this list is by no means all-inclusive -- it's meant to inspire you to think outside the box, create multiple streams of income, and help you stop trading your precious time for too little money!)
7. written content (blog posts, poems, stories, etc.)
8. podcast
Sell someone else's program (if you believe in something that someone else is offering, ask them about becoming an affiliate!)
1. online course or program
2. teacher training (virtual or live)
3. workshop (virtual or live)
4. virtual conference
so, there you have it. over 35 ways to bring in more money without working more hours. and, the cool thing is, you can tailor these offerings to further develop your unique yoga brand and give your students more ways to work with & learn from you. it's a win-win for everyone!
have an online offering already?
share a link to it in the comment section. i wanna check it out!
if you're trying to build a fun, fulfilling & sustainable yoga business but ALSO have a full- or part-time job, it can feel like you're burning the candle at both ends.
you have a burning desire to craft a career that you love, but after a day's work you're left feeling too mentally and physically exhausted to think about doing anything for your business -- let alone for yourself.
sound familiar?
for many of yoga-entrepreneurs, we have a boatload of responsibilities that extend far beyond class-planning.
not only do we have our yoga businesses to think about, but often there are also full- or part-time jobs, kids, household responsibilities, errands, social commitments, and family priorities to consider.
with our never-ending to-dos lists greeting us every morning, it's no wonder we sometimes feel like staying in bed all day.
so, the question is: how do you make progress with your dream business if life leaves you feeling exhausted?
well, i have a 3 step formula to share with you that will help you overcome the exhaustion and once again find the time (and motivation!) to work on your budding business.
check out today's vid to get the inside scoop!
what step do you struggle with the most?
share your insight in the comments below -- i LOVE hearing from you!
when it comes to self-promotion, many of us yogic entrepreneurs are stuck in the middle of a catch 22.
we want to make a difference by teaching & doing what we love most. we want to make a living sharing our unique gifts & passions with the world. we long to make an impact on people's lives in a real & profound way.
BUT we've come to believe that self-promotion is yucky, no-good and downright uncomfortable. basically, it's totally "un-yogic".
but, my question to you is, how can you expect to reach the people you're supposed to reach and teach the lessons you're meant to teach if you don't share what you're doing with the world?!
...hence, the catch 22 in which we find ourselves.
the question here is actually not whether to promote or not promote ourselves, our business and our teaching, but how can we redefine our concept of what self-promotion entails so that we can feel GOOD when we market our services instead of icky.
today i'm sharing 5 mindset shifts to help you overcome your fear of and aversion to self-promotion.
share some self-promotion in the comments below!
unabashedly share something AMAZING that's going on in your yoga biz -- i'd love to check it out.
