I had the pleasure of speaking with Annette Mashi, a magical copywriter and content strategist. Annette helps female business coaches, consultants, and service providers write content to increase their visibility and attract ideal clients.
Getting Unstuck Starts with Self-Awareness
During our conversation, I asked Annette how she gets herself unstuck when she feels stuck or confused about what action to take next. She shared that she first takes time to understand why she feels stuck by tuning into her emotions and thoughts. Then, she reaches out to others to get additional perspectives, knowing that we all want to help each other. As Annette wisely stated, “When you’re inside the jar of pickles, you can’t see the label.” Feedback from others helps provide much-needed clarity.
It’s Okay to Have Problems
Annette emphasized that it’s not shameful to have problems or feel stuck. Instead of hiding it inside, she suggests opening up about your struggles so others can offer insights to help you move forward. The key is avoiding the temptation to spiral into despair and instead taking small actions using the feedback you receive.
Inspiration for Resilience in Challenging Times
Considering current events, I asked Annette how she maintains resilience during turbulent times. She confessed that although she originally chose “joy” as her word for the year, after recent events, she pivoted to selecting “resilience.” Her resilience comes from controlling what she can control, accepting what she can’t, and leaning on her community for support. By giving herself permission to take 5 minutes each morning to process difficult emotions, she can then put those feelings aside and refocus on progressing her business.
Finding Role Models to Inspire Your Own Path
When I asked who inspires Annette, she shared about her 26-year-old daughter who decided not to pursue the “standard” path of college and corporate jobs. Instead, she served in the military, started her own financial coaching business, self-published a book, and aspires to become a digital nomad. Her daughter inspires Annette by modeling that there are diverse ways to live and earn an income aligned with your passions.
Key Takeaways
The conversation with Annette reinforced several valuable lessons, no matter what challenges you face:
- Be self-aware and honest about problems so you can find solutions
- Seek outside perspectives when you feel stuck
- Give yourself a container to process difficult emotions so you can refocus and move forward
- Find inspirational role models who are creatively marching to the beat of their own drums. Their examples can embolden you to do the same!
Learn more about Annette
Annette Mashi is a magical copywriter and content strategist who assists female business coaches, consultants, and service providers by writing enchanting content to increase their visibility and attract clients they really want to work with. Escaping from an international corporate high-tech company, she’s been casting spells for individuals and companies looking to stand out and tell their unique stories. With her mystical process, she captures your authentic voice, so her writing resonates with your readers as if it were conjured by your own hands.
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