8 Ways to Better Manage Your Emotions in Uncertain Times
“Temper is the one thing you can’t get rid of by losing it” – Jack Nicklaus
‘That bloody MXXXXX-XXXXXX! How ridiculous! Have you ever heard such a thing? Outrageous! What an idiot!! I can’t believe he’s done it again! She should know by now!‘ Ever been read the riot act by your boss or ranted and raved yourself due to repetitive mistakes caused by a co-worker?
What does it mean to “Manage Your Emotions Well”?
What are people talking about when they say ‘I need to learn to better manage my emotions’ or even better (or worse) ‘You need to learn to better manage your emotions’? Although they sometimes are referring to extreme sadness which clouds over their mood, guilt or fear which weighs them down or even sheer happiness which overwhelms counterparts with too much enthusiasm; more often than not, they are talking about controlling their anger and the expression of it.
In today’s fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, more and more leaders have trouble controlling their emotions.
The reasons for uproars can be multiple. On the defense? Impatient? Taking things personally? A perfectionist? Controlling? Lack self-confidence? Jumping to Conclusions? Overloaded or too invested at work? Emotionally-charged situations can errupt for various reasons and many a leader are faced with them daily.
If you have a propensity towards ill-tempered behavior, imagine what it could be like for others to work with you. To walk on eggshells and constantly wonder, ‘is she in a good mood today or not’? Does it create the sort of atmosphere in which people are motivated to do their best? We know that individuals perform best when they are in a relaxed state and able to be themselves.
Learn to rule your temper rather than letting it rule you!
There are a number of techniques which one can try to harness and rechannel negative energy. Here are just a few
1. Build Awareness of Triggers
Feeling the irritability rising? Heightened awareness is the first step. Become cognisant of your trigger points – what sets you off and how you feel before exploding. Is your heart racing? Do your palms become sweaty? Strange feeling in your stomach? Does your respiratory rate increase? Make a list of the types of situations that set you off and group them into 3 or 4 categories. Then ask yourself why are these situations problematic for you? In each grouping, decide what would be a more mature response. Rehearse the response in preparation for the next time a similar situation occurs.
2. Increase your impulse control
Short fuse? Take a few deep breaths and count to 10 to regain composure. Generally somewhere between the second and third thing you think of is the right option. Practice holding back your first response long enough to think of a second. Then wait to think of a third before you choose which behaviour to pursue. Stress breathing gets shallow. Slowing breathing down to 8 breaths / minute helps send oxygen to the brain and muscles, and subsequently move into a state of inner peace.
You can also use delaying tactics to buy yourself time: get a pen out of your briefcase, walk slowly to the white board or flip chart and begin writing down a few key ideas, excuse yourself to go to the bathroom, get a drink, etc. One of my clients would even look at pictures of his cat when he was not in agreement with what was being said in the meeting. He said the pet amused and calmed him (this ‘solution’ is to be used with caution as it could be interpreted as disinterest and / or considered rude).
3. Seek to Understand
Sometimes we jump to conclusions. Calmly ask an open-ended question which will clarify matters. Some preparation and practice may be required to develop good questions as the skill is not innate.
4. The Remedy of Writing
Letting things build up? Writing down your thoughts daily can help reduce pressure before exploding. Free flow-of-thought journaling is a type of purging and reflection which helps uncover thoughts we sometimes didn’t know existed. There’s a good technique by Julia Cameron called ‘the morning pages’ which is described in her book, Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. No matter what time of day it is practiced, the technique works well for me.
5. Positive Self Reflection
Sometimes we are more angry with ourselves than anything else. Look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself all the good things about yourself for 3 minutes (set the timer!). By the law of attraction, being happy with ourselves allows us to be at peace with others. Deciding how you will begin your day can make all the difference. Some people keep a daily success tracking chart in excel. Try to list 3 per day. You have done a lot of things right – give yourself credit!
6. Integrate daily exercise and develop other aspects
Too much invested at work? Find another outlet for your energy. For some this means intense sport like cross-fit, running, biking or yoga at least 3 times a week. For others, it can mean walking to work rather than taking the subway – or at least parking their car further away from the intended destination. Get those recommended 10,000 steps in per day! You can also focus more on other aspects of your life like joining a local association, volunteer for a worthy cause, learn a new art form, spend more time with family, take vacation, or pick up a new hobby (painting, salsa, bridge – whatever resonates with you!).
7. STOP drinking coffee
Too much caffeine? Take inventory of the types of beverages you are consuming. Make a goal to drink less of those which have a tendency to affect you negatively.
8. Uncover your ‘Secret Selves’
Most of us have hidden parts of ourselves which can get triggered when things are not going our way, take over and negatively affect communications. Detriggering that irritable side through a proven process with a certified coach can help. On the flip side, you can also unfold a positive aspect of yourself which people rarely see and you would like to bring more into relationships. This remedy will most likely require partnering with a relationship systems coach. She will help you de-trigger that testy side so it takes over less and unfold the positive side which can help influence communications more positively.
Depending on the situation, one of the above remedies may be more appropriate than another. You may want to test a few and choose the one(s) which most closely resonate(s) with your preferred mode of operation. Please feel free to adapt them to your own unique situation and share the solutions which have worked best for you.
© Dana Lefeuvre, 2017
7 Tips for Reducing Anxiety and Stress During Uncertain Times
Over the past nine months, we have been going through various phases of lockdown, re-entry, and Working From Home (WFH). The Covid-19 pandemic and its ripple effects have accelerated change at an unprecedented pace. Changes which would have been made down the road are happening now. Long-term plans lack certainty and clarity, and we are learning (albeit often grudgingly) to live with it. This volatility and uncertainty involve no small amount of anxiety and stress. In fact, anything short of stressed out would be considered abnormal given the current VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world we are living in. But how can we navigate these constantly changing and ambiguous environments and channel the stress so we can move forward with grace and conviction?
Employees are at their best when they are energized, positive and engaged. Attaining and maintaining optimal levels of these attributes requires the utmost attention. So, what would help us optimize energy in order to navigate this fog of uncertainty, build resilience and make better strategic decisions?
Here are seven Tips for Reducing Anxiety and Stress during Uncertain Times
Manage digital overload
Although WFM has accelerated digital communications, learning and innovations, the mixing of private and professional working spaces has made it difficult for some people to switch off. Disciplining ourselves to set boundaries and disconnect at certain times – over lunch (45 to 60 minutes), earlier in the evenings, taking frequent breaks to stand up and stretch (five minutes), walk around and get fresh air (for example, 15 – 20 minutes twice a day) helps to manage the mental stress associated with too much static time in front of the screen. These breaks don’t significantly eat into work time and, in fact, can boost productivity by recharging emotional batteries.
Plan for the long-term and focus on the short-term
Having a vision of where we want to go helps us tend to our goals. This said, in these current increasingly VUCA environments (to the 10th power!) plans can change frequently. Rather than lamenting over the worst-case scenarios which may or may not emerge, focusing on the things which are within your realm of control is much more empowering. To focus on what you can control, agilely chunk down your time into manageable blocks which you know you will be able to achieve in the short term. For many, this involves accepting what is, and letting go of the things which lie outside our realm of influence. A time management workshop based on the “Eisenhower or Covey’s Matrices” can help with this. What do you need to let go of?
Positive self-reflection
Empathy is not easy, and it is particularly difficult when we try to apply it to ourselves. Our brains are not wired that way – they hold so many unfounded limiting beliefs. However, showing compassion towards ourselves is the first step in extending empathy to others.
Exercises to try:
Look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself all the good things about yourself for three minutes (set the timer!). This could also simply be repeating three positive statements about yourself for one to three minutes;
As human beings, we have the power of choice. Choosing how you will begin your day can make all the difference; and
Some people keep a daily success tracking chart in Excel. List three things you are grateful for each day. You have done a lot of things right – give yourself credit!
Maintaining personal connections
Whatever the source, stress can drag you down. Social support is essential to avoiding the burnout associated with stress and allows us to sustain more optimal levels of performance. Sharing with others on a daily basis can help you to decompress before an explosion occurs. Similarly, ‘being present’ for our loved ones and colleagues when they need to share provides much needed space for reflection. A caring ear is what will be remembered and will truly count in the long run (which most of us will survive!). Personal presence can be felt in-person as well as virtually. A good friend or professional coach can help provide the presence and active listening to help provide support and clarity (ICF competencies 3, 4 and 5).
With the increase of remote work, we must also remember to encourage informal conversations, so people are able to build and maintain the relationships necessary to increase trust and creativity.
In the current WFH environment, social networking is replacing group lunches, coffee breaks and happy hours. Sharing your feelings with others in whatever manner you prefer (phone, SMS, virtual cafés and happy hours) helps reason through difficulties and release anxiety. Make a goal of connecting with someone to discuss something other than work at least once a day.
Building resilience
There is a plethora of possibilities. Here are a few:
Optimize your energy. Exercise regularly. Run, walk, practise yoga, meditate, etc.
And make sure to eat giving thought to nutrition and portion size, drink enough water (1.5 litres/day) and get enough sleep. What works best for you? Choose your favourite mix, devise a plan, then activate it!
Reduce the number of thoughts you have per day. The normal human being has 10,000 thoughts a day and at least 80% of them are the same thoughts we had yesterday and the day before (many of them worries which we can do nothing about). Practising mindfulness exercises – yoga, tai chi, stretching and PQ reps help to quieten our minds and reduce the number of thoughts we have. In so doing, the most pertinent thoughts which require focus automatically rise to the surface. What are PQ reps? PQ stands for Positive Intelligence Quotient and PQ reps involve focusing on physical sensations in order to release thoughts” (Resources | Positive Intelligence). They have been proven to rapidly move us from Saboteur to Sage by proactively choosing to listen to our inner voice which moves us to a more positive and productive place (rather than our inner chatter which tends to sabotage us). It is about accessing our right brain where creativity, curiosity and positivity reside. As we practise PQ reps, grey matter in the right brain grows and generates positive hormones and neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin.
Journaling is another way of uncovering inner thoughts and releasing the stress inside. Revealing what lies under the surface to the page helps raise awareness, allows us to gain perspective and let go. If you write a few pages every day, it may just be enough to get you to the point where new ideas and innovations are revealed.
Remember to breathe! Stress breathing gets shallow. Slowing breathing down to eight breaths per minute helps send oxygen to the brain and muscles, and subsequently move into a state of inner peace. Or, taking a few deep breaths and counting to 10 can help regain composure and override Amygdala hijack. Or, breathe slowly while holding back your first response long enough to think of a second. Then wait to think of a third before you choose which behaviour to pursue. Generally, somewhere between the second and third thing you think of, is the right option.
Remain positive to manage your energy
It takes at least three to five positive thoughts to compensate for every negative thought or communication to neutralize the associated negative emotion and operate at optimal levels. Compliments and positive dialogue generate a spiral upward into increasingly positive territory (as opposed to negative thoughts which cause spiralling down through a negative vortex). Analyse your interactions with others. What is the ratio of positive to negative exchanges?
Despite the confinement restrictions, a number of positive opportunities have emerged. With fewer distractions at the traditional office, we are developing a new capacity to focus, to create and innovate. We now have the chance to take back control of our time – our most precious resource. This time can be the opportunity to create workable solutions which are truly sustainable by focusing on the impact of our work rather than the quantity. Research shows that WFM improves employees’ mental and physical health, reduces the carbon footprint and generates considerable monthly savings for companies. Allowing employees the flexibility to WFM two to three times per week renders them more autonomous, reduces commutes and increases engagement. Continuing this will be key to maintaining happiness, engagement and consequently ensure higher levels of productivity.
Live life according to our values
Living in accordance with our values can help ground us so that we are able to take decisions with conviction in the midst of adversity. Values discovery is a cornerstone of effective leadership. By clarifying our top five values and aligning them to organisational core values, what is important becomes the foundation from which we operate and serves to anchor us to confidently move forward. *
Anxiety and stress are normal during uncertain times. How will you choose to emerge stronger?
Dana Lefeuvre, MCC, from France, is an ICF accredited Executive and Team Coach working at the intersection of Leadership Coaching and Cultural Consulting. With over 31 years of experience working in and with multicultural teams, she helps senior executives and multicultural teams adapt, rapidly integrate and co-create new work environments. Values and Vision are at the heart of her work. She coaches, designs and delivers workshops in English and French. Having been based in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Angola, she also speaks some Bahasa, Portuguese and Spanish. Prior to coaching, she held line management roles in heavy industry, finance, strategic development consulting and the public sector.
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world’s largest organization leading the global advancement of the coaching profession and fostering coaching’s role as an integral part of a thriving society. Founded in 1995, its 35,000-plus members located in more than 140 countries and territories work toward common goals of enhancing awareness of coaching and upholding the integrity of the profession through lifelong learning and upholding the highest ethical standards. Through the work of its six unique family organizations, ICF empowers professional coaches, coaching clients, organizations, communities and the world through coaching. Visit coachingfederation.org for more information.
ICF South Africa is a Chartered Chapter of ICF with 443 members (January 2021)
Contact us at: thoughtleadership@coachfederation.org.za
Cultivating Presence and Visibility
It all begins with an idea.
Soft is the New Hard
What is it that makes all heads turn when she walks into the room? Why is it that everyone becomes silent the moment he opens his mouth? Colleagues listen so intently as soon as he speaks – they seem to hang on his every word.
Given equal status, ever wonder why some people are held in higher esteem? What is it they do which ensures immediate respect and attention from their counterparts?
Standing out from the crowd and commanding attention is not innate to everyone, but it is a skill that can be learned.
Executive Image
Some call it Executive Presence, others Executive Image, Leadership Presence or another variation of the term. Whichever your preferred description, more often than not, it refers to the powerful, polished, precise radiance of Commitment’ which successful leaders exude as they go about their daily activities.
The Harvard Business Review defines Executive presence as ‘the ability to project a mature self-confidence, a sense that you can take control of difficult, unpredictable situations; make tough decisions in a timely way and hold your own with other talented and strong-willed members of the executive team.’
While public speaking plays a role in how we come off, it is only a small piece of the pie when it comes to Executive Presence.
Cultivating Confidence
How is it that some leaders remain calm and confident when something doesn’t go according to plan? The posture associated with confidence comes from preparation. Nothing can replace taking the time beforehand to prepare yourself for that meeting or presentation. Even an impromptu meeting with your boss can be deserving of 5 minutes of quiet reflection to gather your thoughts and prioritize issues.
Preparation not only means ensuring that you have enhanced knowledge about a topic, synthesized and prioritized ideas; but also that you will naturally be (and appear) more organized and confident in your posture and presentation of relevant key ideas. It enables you to take decisions with conviction.
People with executive presence are excited, energized and determined in everything they do. They project a passion for their work and are prepared and ready for action at all times. Confidence allows you the space to make and own poised decisions. Confidence also gives you the courage to say “no” to negative pressure from both within and outside the workplace. It allows you to remain steady during difficult times, accept setbacks with grace, and adapt readily to new situations.
Practically speaking, it can be affected by a number of behavioral and perceptive elements.
Commanding attention and respect
If you hold a position of authority, chances are you have already proven yourself. What did you do to convince others that you were worthy of their respect and admiration? Take inventory of what you have done right and don’t forget to KEEP DOING IT! People who deserve their seat at the table don’t have to buy it at every meeting, but they often have to work to keep it.
Conveying Expertise
Are you or are you not an expert on the topic? If closer to the novice end of the spectrum, how can you convey a minimal amount of knowledge so people will respect your opinions and decisions? What additional information needs to be obtained before attending the upcoming meeting? Do your homework on the subject (as well as the people!) before stepping into that meeting, conversation or general assembly. Belief in what you are saying helps convey expertise on the topic. Sometimes asking a good, informed question can serve to augment your expertise and improve your image more than a long discourse on the topic.
Obtaining Commitment & Alignment
Good leaders have a sense of mission in every task undertaken. They radiate with enthusiasm for what they do and know how their actions will influence strategic objectives of the organization. Are your personal development goals aligned with business objectives? If you are not so sure, confirm your boss’ or other relevant colleagues’ perspectives in terms of organizational priorities. Then make sure your department’s goals are aligned with these. Assuring clarity of business as well as personal development goals are essential first steps to the alignment process.
Portraying Passion for the People
Successful leaders not only communicate a passion for the work, but also a passion for the people. Does your team respect you for the interest you show in their development and contributions? Recognizing and encouraging team members through positive reinforcement for jobs well done can make a difference in obtaining buy-in, respect and deference along the journey.
Communicating Excitement to Inspire
Talking up the work and how it benefits stakeholders can inspire others to join the bandwagon. When passion for the work is communicated, it inspires people to put their best foot forward. Moving with purpose and determination can also generate respect. Hold your head high as you walk through the door and proceed with conviction through the room. Be sure of what you are saying and state it high and loud. Remaining calm in the face of adversity sparks admiration.
Rewarding others for their work
Make a daily checklist of your own well done’s as well as those of the members of your team. If you can’t find anything more than a mere smile or taking the initiative for some small task, take note! If neither one of these is apparent, list something for which you are grateful (it could be something as simple as a sunrise). Positive reinforcement is contagious and makes people feel good. Don’t forget to begin with yourself to set the example!
Communicating Empathy
Exhibiting a genuine concern for and desire to understand direct reports, team members and other individuals in the organization can be felt in every exchange and strategic initiative. As a result, you become a magnet with whom people want to work.
Understand both the power of silence and knowing WHEN, WHAT and HOW to communicate
Engaging Others with Good Questions
Demonstrating curiosity about colleagues’ points of views is the best way to engage and hold their attention. People love to speak about themselves and be consulted on their opinions. Asking non-judgmental, open-ended questions about relevant issues can make all the difference. When asking questions, keep them on topic, short, and present or future-focused. Beginning with “what” and “how” opens the floor for cerebral stimulation and development. A word of caution: Questions beginning with “why” can sometimes put people on the defensive and questions that are too focused on the past could unnecessarily keep people stuck.
Being a good Follower
Leaders set a good example by being loyal and respecting their mentors, superiors and instructors; which is one of the ways they were able to succeed in the first place. You learn as a follower and that allows you to better emulate well-respected leaders, relate to your audience, build your credibility and earn their trust when you become a leader.
Dressing for Success
Only have 5 great outfits and saving them for those special gigs? There is something to be said for first impressions. Always dress as if the people you are meeting are new clients – or the Queen of England. At the very least, make sure you are clean, presentable and put your best face forward. You are setting an example for the team and dressing your best is a way of demonstrating respect. How we dress communicates not only the respect we have for others, but also the respect we have for ourselves. Dressing for success helps create that reality. Wear those top-grade ensembles more often!
Quality of Voice
Monotone Voice? Do some people talk over you or seem to enter the conversation just as you were going to speak? Grabbing the attention of the boardroom may require some practice in terms of volume and inflection. Speaking in measured phrases with emphasis but not too much excitement can help to get your point across clearly. Take voice lessons or implement a regular exercise to develop a commanding quality. You can do this on your own by standing in one corning of the room and rehearsing your speech by throwing your voice diagonally to the furthest corner of the room. Rehearsing your speech in the shower or other humid quarters is another useful practice.
Positioning
Power is contagious. Don’t be afraid to arrive early and grab that seat closest to the most powerful person in the room. Getting to the venue ahead of time allows for small talk that can also help put you at ease and increase confidence that will further serve to enhance your image.
Visibility
Getting noticed by decision makers is not always easy and some actions may be very specific to your professional situation. In spite of this, there are proven tactics that have worked for many an executive.
Visibility consists of making oneself and accomplished feats known to key stakeholders. It also involves pointing out how these accomplishments have helped to augment the reputation, efficiency and / or profitability of the organization.
Communicate your Wins
Accomplishing much for the company but no one seems to know? In all humility, make your accomplishments known to relevant people in the hierarchy. In some cases this can be done verbally, in others in an e-mail or newsletter, sometimes a combination of both is necessary. Find the best means suited to disseminate the information you need to put out there and don’t be afraid to let people know. If you don’t, who will?
Networking
One common technique for leaders to make those necessary connections involves getting involved in transverse work groups or committees. Joining such initiatives helps meet those relevant stakeholders in a more relaxed environment where you can be yourself. Undertake a stakeholder analysis and connect with 2 or 3 people who could be the most relevant to your career at this time.
Stakeholder mapping
Not sure who you need to influence? Conduct a stakeholder mapping including relevant colleagues both inside and outside your department or immediate realm of influence. Who do you feel closer to? Who seems more distant? Who could help to grow your career? Analyze the existing relationships with each of them, then select 2-3 which could be worthwhile to further develop in order to help advance your career.
Making the Time
Too busy and can’t find the time to network, or further develop relationships with key stakeholders? Create a structure stating the new action you’d like to pursue and the regularity with which you could reasonably undertake it. Like to make more rounds to see colleagues? Need to prepare more before meetings? A structure such as writing it down in your calendar or noting it on your wall or computer screen can help. A visual reminder reinforces the importance and heightens the probability of carrying out the task, thus ensuring that you won’t defer these essential actions any longer.
Playing Politics
Prefer working alone? Don’t like to ‘play politics’? You may have to decide to what extent and at what cost you wish to protect your privacy. While it might not be in your nature to attend every single town hall meeting or raise your hand to head up all initiatives, making an effort to get involved at some level will make you more visible. Decide which task force or think tank most closely resonates with your authentic style and attempt a leadership role in within.
Making yourself known and available to others in ways that are perceived to be helpful can also shift opinions. Not a group joiner? If you consider ‘playing the political scene’ as fake or phony, you may need to adjust your perspective and behavior to fit in that important town hall meeting or kind word which can make a difference to the right people.
Managing Up
In some cases, standing out from the crowd may involve convincing the boss that you are capable of filling in in his absence. What are your boss’ needs? If you can’t answer this question, you may need to dig a bit deeper into her motivations. A casual lunch or coffee can provide the space for her to let her hair down and for you to ask those open questions that lead to her confiding more private thoughts and aspirations to you. Armed with additional knowledge, you will be better able to define relevant ways to help out, tailor your communications and tasks moving forward. Another way to gain the recognition of the hierarchy is to prepare and present a proposal of consequence to top management.
Impeccable Character
Being successful also involves strength of character and being liked. Are you the type of person who people love to work with due to your good nature and efficiency or does your personality have a tendency to get in the way of establishing good relationships with (or even repel) coworkers? If you show impatience by raising your voice or drumming your fingers, you may need to consider ways to better manage your emotions.
Questioning and Listening …
If you have a tendency to blurt out disagreement when you are uncomfortable or are surprised by a point of view, ask an objective open-ended question instead, and then listen intently to the answer.
A good question coming from a place of genuine curiosity can do much to gain allies and help to enhance your image.
Job Title
Whether you are seeking to promote yourself inside our outside the organization, your job title should be specific enough to convey how you can help both internal and external stakeholders. Listing the languages you speak can also be a plus.
The possibilities to improve your image are numerous. Focus on the ones which will make the biggest difference for you and let us know which tactics work best!
© Dana Lefeuvre, 2017.
Related Readings
Baldoni, John. Lead Your Boss. 2010.
Frankel, Lois. Nice girls don’t get the corner office. 2004.
FYI, Korn Ferry. For Your Improvement. 2009.
My Morning Routine
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
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Productive Habits
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
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The Start of Something New
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
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