Category: MIndset - JO RICHINGS

Managing stress & burnout as a Manager

4/12/2023

Let's face it, being a manager comes with its rewards, but it also brings immense responsibility and challenges that can lead to stress and burnout. As leaders, it's crucial to prioritize our well-being while steering our teams to success. Here are some valuable tips to tackle stress head-on:

🔹 Set boundaries: Learn to say no when necessary. This is really difficult for some leaders, especially new managers who feel like they need to be 'everything to everybody'.

🔹 Learn how to delegate effectively: If you find that delegated tasks often land back on your desk - you might want to look at the way you delegate...

Let's talk about a really useful tool for managing your team - G.R.O.W.

6/11/2023

🌱 GROW is a brilliant little tool that can be used for a 5 minute coaching opportunity or 1/2 day development session. It can be used on a 121, in groups or even as a self-coaching model. It's great for clarifying expectations, exploring likely obstacles, brainstorming potential solutions \ actions, and most importantly , confirming who does what by when.

Let's dive into each step:

Does your workday ever feel like a soul-sucking black hole?

29/6/2023

Well, what if I told you there's a way to inject some spirituality into your business practices and make your workplace a happier, more fulfilling place?

Is there really a place for spirituality in business? Now there's a question!

I know what you're thinking – "Spirituality? In business? That sounds like a recipe for disaster."

But hear me out. Practices like meditation, gratitude, and compassion can actually lead to increased focus, reduced stress, and improved teamwork. Plus, it's a great excuse to wear your yoga pants to the office!

Here are some examples of companies that have incorporated spirituality into their workplace culture...

Joy is not a word you hear very often in business, if at all...

16/3/2023

The word joy has come up a lot for me over the last few weeks. I felt that there wasn’t enough of it in my life, that I was missing out on it and even that there was something wrong with me because I didn’t feel enough of it!

Then I realised that I needed to redefine my definition of joy.

Previously the word brought up visions of stock images that I’d seen on social media of people jumping up in the air in absolute ecstasy!! Or of women (usually) being swung around laughing, by what I am assuming are strong men (usually) on movies...

let's discuss 'imposter syNdrome'

3/2/2023

🤔 Ever felt a little bit like a fraud? That you are improvising? That everybody is more knowledgeable than you? That you may get found out? Do you ever wonder how you got into the position you're in? Do you worry that you are not good enough? That you've simply been fortunate?

✅ Well here's the thing... Imposter syndrome and these type of thoughts are WAY more common that you'd think!

Since I've been coaching business owners, managers, directors, and team members for 14 years, I can honestly state that almost everyone I've dealt with has experienced imposter syndrome in at least one situation. Even those making 6 and 7 figures...

What book has made the biggest difference to your life this year?

12/12/2022

I absolutely love reading and learning new things. Good job really as I have to keep current for my business!

My vote is for a book that's had an incredible impact on my life - The Inside Out Revolution (The Only Thing You Need to Know to Change Your Life Forever) by Michael Neill.

Totally life changing stuff! It gave me a completely different perspective on life and helped me to really see how success and happiness can be effortless. I can't recommend it highly enough!

What about you? What book has changed your life this year?

Breaking and creating habits

22/11/2022

Who has either a bad habit that you want to break or a good habit that you want to create? Pretty much all of us, I think!

Here are some bad habits you may want to get rid of and some good ones you may need to adopt!

Bad habits that you may want to stop since they are likely to be hindering your success:

-Flitting from one thing to another

Tip 242) Are You in the Best Mindset for Running Your Business?

22/5/2019

Really great guest post from Sarah at Bristol Hypnotherapy.

Mindset is everything! Whether we’re making changes to our lifestyle, embarking on a new course of study, or starting up a business, our mindset can determine whether we succeed or fail.

Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The Psychology of Success, coined the terms fixed mindset and growth mindset to describe the beliefs people hold about their ability to learn and develop. Her research upon students found that when they believed that they could become smarter, they put extra time and effort into their learning and development. As a result...

Tip 241) Choose your thoughts carefully

21/5/2019

Tip 228) Give your small business the respect it deserves

8/5/2019

Often, small and micro business owners think that many of the traditional business tips and strategies don't apply to them because they are so small.
Do any of the following sound familiar?

Oh, I don't need a sales script because ...
I know I should plan my week but ...
There's no point measuring my conversion rates. I know where everyone comes from.
Marketing strategies are for bigger companies.
I don't need an SLA (service level agreement)

And so the list goes on!

We use the excuse that this stuff is not relevant to us. But it is. If you treat your business like a hobby, don't be surprised if it only pays you pocket money. If you want a proper income from your business - give it the respect it deserves and treat it like one!

Do a marketing plan; practice your scripts; get organised. If you don't know how - learn.

Keeping you focused!
Jo x