It is Done. Relax. It is on its Way to You
Jo Rawald • December 30, 2024
The Power of Positive Thinking
You’re in the thick of it. Your to-do list feels like it’s on steroids, your inbox is overflowing, and every time you think you’ve caught up, another task lands in your lap. Sound familiar? Trust me, I get it.
As small-business owners, we are conditioned to believe that the only way forward is through relentless action. If we’re not working, planning, or strategizing, we start to panic. We tell ourselves, I could be doing more. Maybe I should send another email or make one more call.
But here’s the secret you need to hear today - sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself and your business is to pause, breathe, and let it unfold.
Positive Thinking is Not Just Fluff
Positive thinking gets a bad rap. Too often, it’s dismissed as, “wishful thinking” or, “unrealistic optimism.” But here’s the thing, a positive mindset is not
about ignoring challenges
or pretending everything
is perfect.
It’s about shifting your focus from the problem to the possibility.
When you embrace positive thinking, you create a mental space for solutions, creativity, and opportunities to flow. And as business owners, that flow is essential. How in the world can you innovate or connect with your clients if you’re stuck in a loop of stress and self-doubt?
Science backs this up. Studies show that positive thinking lowers stress levels, improves decision-making, and even boosts your immune system. When you operate from a place of positivity, you’re more likely to attract clients, close deals, and build a business that feels aligned with your values.
It is Done
One of the most freeing concepts I’ve embraced in my business journey is this - act as if it is already done. Whatever you’re working toward, whether it’s hitting a revenue goal, landing a big client, or launching a new product, start by believing that it’s already on its way to you.
When you approach your goals with this mindset, your actions naturally align with success. Instead of hustling from a place of scarcity or fear, you operate from a place of confidence and abundance.
You start to trust that the work you have put in will yield results. You allow space for things to unfold as they should.
Relax
Relaxation is not the enemy of productivity. In fact, it’s the secret ingredient.
Think of your mind as a muscle. If you constantly push it without rest, it’s going to burn out, right? But when you allow yourself to relax, you recharge, refocus, and come back stronger.
Take a moment to reflect on how much you’ve already accomplished. Celebrate the wins, no matter how small they seem. Did you send that proposal? Great. Did you follow up with that potential client? Amazing. Did you simply show up and give your best effort today? That is worth celebrating too.
It is On Its Way to You
Here’s the beauty of trusting in the process - when you believe that success is on its way, you free yourself from the constant need to control every detail. You stop micromanaging the universe and start trusting that your efforts will pay off.
This is not about sitting back and doing nothing. It’s about balancing action with faith.
You’ve already planted the seeds. You’ve put in the work. Now it’s time to trust that those seeds will grow.
The Business Applications of Positive Thinking
If you’re wondering how to apply this mindset to your business, here are some actionable steps you can take:
1. Set Clear Intentions
- Decide what you want and why it matters to you. Write it down, say it out loud, and visualize it. The clearer your vision, the easier it is to stay focused and motivated.
2. Take Aligned Action
- Once you’ve set your intention, take actions that align with it. This might mean reaching out to a potential client, investing in a new tool, or even saying no to opportunities that don’t feel right.
3. Practice Gratitude
- Gratitude shifts your perspective from lack to abundance. Take a few minutes each day to acknowledge what’s going well in your business. You’ll be amazed at how much more
you attract when you focus on what you already have.
4. Trust the Timing
- Success doesn’t always happen on our preferred timeline, and that’s okay. Trust
that things are unfolding exactly
as they should. Sometimes, the delay is actually working in your favor.
5. Surround Yourself with Positivity
- Your environment matters. Surround yourself with people who inspire and uplift you. Listen to podcasts, read books, and consume content that fuels your mindset and your mission.
A Personal Story
Let me share a quick story. Earlier this year, I was putting together a brand-new program that I believed would make a big impact. I spent countless hours planning, creating, and pouring my heart into every detail. As the launch date approached, I started to feel a familiar mix of excitement and doubt.
The questions crept in - Will people resonate with this? Is it good enough? What if no one even notices it?
Instead of letting those thoughts spiral, I leaned into a truth I’ve learned over the years - It is done. Relax. It is on its way to you.
I reminded myself that I had done the work. I had created something meaningful, and now it was time to trust that it would find the people it was meant to help. So, I took a step back, focused on other areas of my business, and let the program do the work it was designed to do.
Within weeks of launching, the feedback started rolling in. Not only did the program attract exactly the right participants, but the impact it had on their lives and businesses exceeded even my own expectations. That experience taught me the power of trusting the process and knowing when to let go.
The moral of the story?
When you’ve done your part, sometimes the best thing you can do is step back, breathe, and allow success to come to you.
Why This Matters for You
As a female entrepreneur or small-business owner, you carry a lot on your shoulders. You’re not just running a business; you’re often balancing family, community responsibilities, and personal growth. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s what I want you to remember - you are capable, you are resilient, and you have everything it takes to succeed.
Positive thinking is not about ignoring
reality. It’s about choosing to see the potential in every situation. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause, recharge, and trust that everything you’ve worked for is on its way.
If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, increase your profits, and truly live the American Dream of being a successful business owner – let’s connect. I offer a free 20-minute discovery Zoom where we can chat about your goals and create a customized plan to help you thrive.
Schedule your free discovery call today and let’s get started. You have what it takes to achieve incredible success, and I’m here to help you every step of the way.
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