As business owners we often receive the awe inspiring narrative of the ability to make decisions that are in alignment with our own wishes and preferences. Such as what hours to work in a week, when to take vacation, and setting the terms of your responsibilities. I have found that both personally, and in connection with business owners across Turtle Island/ Canada, that honouring self and space is one of the most challenging aspects of entrepreneurship.

Life as an entrepreneur is a constant struggle managing multiple deadlines, being responsible for the work of the business and the executive function, and meeting the needs of your team - if you are fortunate to have a team’s support. How do we know when to push towards a goal? To ease off? Or to bless + release a goal?

Low motivation and creativity as an entrepreneur can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner. We’ve all been there. This was exactly me this morning, upon waking I could feel the resistance to accept how I was feeling and surrender to rest. The idea of honouring the need for rest led to judgement and the desire to ignore the way I was feeling. I have responsibilities and people that are depending on me today and I need to show up for them. The weight, crushing. The fog, thick.

Have you ever been doing something mindless when ‘suddenly’ the solution to your challenge appears? Ever looked up at the sky and had an epiphany?

Most of my approaches and solutions have been found when I am not thinking about it – when I let my own wisdom and heart guide me. Sometimes I lose track of this past experience and forget to leave myself space in my calendar; to just be, to reflect on my business and life.