Remind me - What do I need you for? Oh, right!

Guest Contributor: Debbie Lousberg
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Prior to my weekly small business Master Mind group this week, I was struggling with what to ask for support with. Each week, every member has 10 minutes to talk about current challenges and how specifically the group can support them. So, as I drove to the meeting, I thought, "Things are going really well - training programs and workshops are underway, individual clients are showing up, contracting opportunities are coming together. What do I really need help with?" Then it occurred to me - now that these things I've pined after are actually here, I need Master Mind support more than ever with managing myself!

So that's what my valued group of advisors helped me with - finding answers on how to stay clear and focused with all the excitement that's coming my way. They offered some great ideas - time management tips, taking time off to clear my head, prioritizing and planning, and keeping the funnel full with a prospecting strategy that's always working in the background. And I love the one question our facilitator asks when things seem muddled: "What's important about that for you?" That cuts to the core and gets me back on track every time, keeping me focused on my goals.

As entrepreneurs, we wear so many hats, it can overwhelm us and feel like constantly trying to keep plates spinning on poles up in the air. Plus, it's easy to put off the day-to-day necessities while business is booming. Bookkeeping details still have to be entered, business cards have to be scanned, reading needs to be kept up with, and so on. Once you've secured the business, use your Master Mind support to help keep all the plates up in the air. Just when you think you don't need it, you need it more than ever!