3 Mindset Shifts for Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs

When you feel deeply & notice small details, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Especially as an entrepreneur, when uncertainty is the name of the game, overwhelm will come up…but it doesn’t need to be your status quo.

These 3 mindset shifts will support you develop calm confidence to take aligned action in your biz as a highly sensitive person who is an entrepreneur. 🙌🏽

1. Recognize your feelings but don’t indulge them
Your feelings are sacred messengers.

Sometimes they are messages from the past, asking to be resolved. Sometimes it’s fear, asking to be acknowledged.

When I first started posting online & to my email list, I was scared sh*tless, tweaking every little thing, hovering over the “Post” button for minutes.

I recognized that there was a part of me that was nervous and fearful.

I acknowledged them, but I didn’t let them come over for coffee and indulge all afternoon.

Honor your feelings, but know that you have the power to take action.

2. Energy as a guide for strategy
There’s so many options to market your biz. FB ads, email, YouTube videos, 1:1 meetings, podcasts, Stories, posts…the list goes on.

Some strategies will feel more energizing. Lean in.

Some strategies will feel soul-sucking. Lean out.

And some strategies will push your comfort zone, so you aren’t sure what to make of them yet. Keep going.

Ask “Is is this energy giving or draining?”

Use your energy as a thermometer for your strategy.

3. Be honest with yourself
Chances are as a highly sensitive person business owner you think through decisions thoroughly and are intentional with your actions.

Once you’ve decided, it’s typically a thoughtful choice.

However, you might ruminate on your choices, processing whether you made the “right” decision, noticing all the implications.

That’s why I advocate practicing honesty w/ yourself. Some Qs to explore are:
—What are the open loops in my life that are draining my energy?
—What do I need to make this decision?

Journal on these with as much honesty & kindness for yourself.

If you are looking to build your business in an aligned way as a highly sensitive person, I’m here for you. As a highly sensitive person business coach, I support both the business and emotional strategies for your success. Book a Clarity Call to get started.