We can all relate to that feeling of being pulled in a million different directions, like when you’re thinking about work when you’re with your family and vice versa. But you want to experience and enjoy all the areas of your life, and that’s where presence comes in.

Now that we’re settling into 2023, that glimmer of the New Year isn’t shining so brightly. We all experience difficulty staying motivated throughout the year, but this doesn’t have to be a problem, so I’m showing you today exactly why we lack motivation and what to do about it.

Confusing excellence with perfection is something that trips up a lot of designers in running their businesses. Perfectionism can impact every area of your life, and it’s a nuanced topic, so whether you identify as a perfectionist or not, today’s episode might just change everything for you as the CEO of your design business.

What are the decisions that you’re making day in and day out that just seem to happen by default? Does your brain offer you the same pre-selected options for how to run your life and business? Are you craving a fresh start instead?

We use simplicity and specificity all the time in our work as interior designers. Think about the harmony that comes from intentionally simplifying the design of a room. So, why does planning for the business side of being an interior designer feel so complicated and overwhelming?

Whether you’re struggling to follow through on a big goal for your business, or you just want to manage your time better, you’re in the right place. The skill of self-accountability is what supports your present and future self, and helps you show up for the plans, goals, routines, and habits that you want in your life. And this week, you’re going to learn how to start building this skill.

It’s the start of a brand-new year, which for many of us means thinking about what we want to create in 2023. It’s so fun being in the energy of possibility around setting goals, but actually doing the things required to achieve them is a whole other ballgame and is often the hardest part.

If you missed the enrollment period for my group coaching program Out of Overwhelm, you’re in luck. I am reopening the doors leading up to our virtual kickoff retreat on January 10th, 2023. This opportunity won’t be available again until summer, so click here to learn more and claim your spot.

If you’ve got a lot going on both in your professional and personal life as you look to close out this year, listen in. I’m sharing three of my favorite time-management tips for when you’re extra busy, so you can leverage the limited time you do have without burning yourself out.

Do you ever find yourself wondering why some problems in your business keep coming up? Maybe it’s not getting as much done as you wanted in a day, or having to reinvent the wheel every time an issue comes up. We think slowing down to look at what’s going on will delay us from the results we want, but the truth is… it’s the solution.

What does it mean to be the CEO of your interior design business? This is more than just about what you do: it’s about who you’re being. I hear from so many designers that they’re being pulled in a million directions, just trying to keep up. You may see yourself as an unqualified leader, but I’m on a mission to help you step into your role as a confident, empowered CEO.

Most of us are taught from a very young age that discomfort is bad and something we need to get rid of as soon as possible. Whether it was being told not to cry as a child, or believing entrepreneurship isn’t meant to be hard, there’s this collective belief that we’re supposed to feel good all the time.

What goals are you working towards in your business? Whether you’re working towards income goals, building a team, or you just want to create more calmness and joy in your business, constraint is what’s going to allow you to start taking consistent action toward your goals, instead of getting caught up in the start-stop of doing something new.

Defining your client capacity starts with being clear on how you use your time, making intentional decisions, and of course, honoring those decisions. I’m helping you decide how much you want to work and what kind of money you want to be making, so you can make an informed decision about projects you undertake, how you set your fees, calculate markups, and make that lifestyle balance a reality.

Discover some practical approaches to making more effective use of your time, and how to start implementing them. I’m sharing all the other things that become clearer when you start planning and using your time intentionally, to get you out of overwhelm, people pleasing, or anything else that needs addressing in your business.

Why your overwhelming thoughts are nothing more than optional sentences in your brain, and why this is the best news ever! I’m showing you what you’re missing out on when you believe overwhelm isn’t optional, and I’m giving you an amazing mindset tool to take control of your overwhelm, stress, and anxiety.

What I’m sharing today is foundational for building a life and business that support one another, as opposed to being in contradiction, where one area has to suffer for the other to thrive. It’s a concept I’m calling Your Life and Business Vision, and it’s the crucial first step to a fulfilling, profitable, and sustainable career as an interior designer.