044: Quarantine Slump? Time to Reflect, Renew & Realign!

And we... are… BACK! It's been a minute since our last episode! As you know, we are living in some (shall we say?) interesting times. And this has dramatically changed the way that a lot of us show up for our business -- me included!! Quarantine can be crazy, my friends, especially when I've just moved into my sixth and final house of 2020! I love adventure, but 2020 isn't exactly what I had in mind. Looking back on the last few months has been a little bit of an eye-opener for me. I've realized a few things about my productivity. Some of these things are obvious in hindsight, like the importance of having an office to myself (no more working from the kitchen table while the kids run around)!  But I've also been thinking a lot about how crucial the foundational aspects of my business are when it comes to keeping myself moving forward. That's right -- I'm talking about vision. Your vision for your business is more than just a nice statement. Your vision should help guide the way that you show up for your clients and team. It should help guide you in deciding your next steps to take, or what you should be focusing on. Let me put it this way: your vision is kind of a big deal! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover: The major question to ask yourself in order to figure out what you want your business to look like going forward How your vision is shaped by not only what you WANT, but what you already HAVE The importance of aligning your vision to what comes naturally and authentically to you  Listen below! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher!   Highlights: 1:00  It's been a minute -- here's why! 03:12  What does your workspace look like these days? 06:10  "We have got to give ourselves grace as we are navigating completely uncharted territories" 06:42  How are you showing up in this new world, for your team, clients, and business? 08:02  The Three Ds you need to increase your productivity 10:38  Ask yourself: "If I were starting my business from scratch, what would I have done differently?" 12:52 Should you experiment and learn, or build a bridge to fast income? 14:12  Push back against false lessons you may have been taught! 16:04  The importance of your vision to your planning 18:12  "Keep showing up. Keep taking action. Keep reflecting on where you are and where you are going." 22:09  Know yourself -- and know how you work BEST 26:42  In this day and age, we're all content producers (but also still ourselves!) 27:55 "Keep showing up in whatever way feels right and aligned and authentic for you."   Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue   Mentioned in this episode: Freshly Implemented