#2 Therapreneur Check-in - August 2024
The month I flew a little too close to the sun...
Number two in a series of monthly check-ins to see how solopreneur life and therapy work is going…
What is going well, what's not going so well, and what I'm doing about it!
Borrowing my first check-in prompt from my actual therapy sessions...
How are you?
I'm OK! I'm on annual leave this week which has been much needed. I have been enjoying beautiful Anglesey with my daughter, the beach was calling my name... 🏖️
What are your wins this month?
I enjoyed participating in
‘s Instagram Summer School. The coaching from was really helpful, and it made me realise how much pressure I had been putting on myself.I want to reach my ideal clients in a sustainable way, and my way has been tougher than necessary due to my marketing-specific perfectionism. A big lightbulb moment! 💡
My email marketing campaign started with my lead magnet: 6 Steps to Navigating Self-Doubt for Professional Women
I have paid attention to my needs and taken action when necessary. I knew that accepting a collaboration invitation in September would mean I would have less relaxation time during my annual leave this week due to the prep required.
I weighed it all up and declined the invitation. I need a break. I am taking a break. End of.
What has not gone so well this month?
I have been overwhelmed this month. I have been emotionally affected by client work and I have had a higher, more complex caseload than usual. The good news is since realising what these pressure points have been, I have been proactive in addressing them.
Overwhelm'o'meter rating: 7/10 - practical strategies and my break have helped my score reduce and I know I’ll need to look after myself in September
How are you going to approach next month?
I have made changes to my caseload which have helped already. I will continue to seek supervision and support regarding the emotional toll of clinical work.
I am over 11 years in to therapy work now, and some days I think there is nothing I will hear today that I can't handle. But… I am only human. My ability to empathise is a strength AND my ability to, what feels like, absorbing emotion needs an outlet.
When I hear a traumatic story, my body and mind sometimes react involuntarily! Self-compassion and self-care are my friends in these moments.
What are you looking forward to in September?
Attending a workshop with Amira Mansour called "Creating Success without Overwhelm"
Confirming plans to see my long-distance best friend during her visit to the UK from Australia
Getting back into the swing of the school routine after juggling the summer school holidays
Focus word for the next month:
BUSINESS by NUMBERS:
Therapy client slots available: 1
Instagram followers: 677
Substack subscribers: 18
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Tell me... How do you manage feelings of overwhelm?