Maintaining Mental Health as a Business Owner | Allison Baggerly | EP 9

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Allison Baggerly, owner of Inspired Budget and author of "Money Made Easy," brings light to mental health preservation as a business owner. She stresses the importance of honoring personal boundaries and making conscious choices to maintain mental well-being throughout your business activities.  Overcoming Mental Health Hurdles as a CEO  As an extrovert, conferences, podcasting, and meetings with other business owners have become her support system.   Allison’s experiences with depression and anxiety throughout her business growth journey have shaped her perspective that combating isolation, prioritizing self-care, and seeking professional help when necessary are crucial components of maintaining mental health as a business owner.  Resources mentioned: Books by Byron Katie: “Loving What Is” and mini dry-erase boards https://amzn.to/3vJfMZ7  How to Prioritize Self-care While Running a Business  00:04:35 - Maintaining Mental Health as a Business Owner  Implementing daily routines that prioritize mental well-being, such as journaling, devotional time, and listening to a specific playlist, can shift your mindset towards abundance and productivity. By understanding personal triggers and incorporating self-care practices, business owners can show up more abundantly in their work.  00:21:36 - Impact of Podcasting on Mental Health and Business Growth  Starting her podcast to serve her extroverted personality, Allison unintentionally created a platform that reaches a broad audience, ultimately boosting her business success and personal well-being.   00:38:47 - Separating Work and Personal Life  Allison emphasizes the importance of boundaries between work and personal life by establishing strict working hours and shutting down work at a designated time to prevent burnout. She also highlights her appreciation for other business owners in her masterminds & via daily chat as they discuss challenges, share advice, and maintain connections while working from home.  Learning to Recognize Growth, Even When You Miss a Target  "Just because you didn't hit it or accomplish it or, like, really, truly get there halfway there is better than nothing." - Virginia Elder  Sometimes we set high expectations for ourselves, but progress is progress no matter how small. It's important to celebrate the little victories along the way towards our bigger goals. Keep pushing forward, even if you're only halfway there.  Connect with guest, Allison Baggerly:   Website - Inspired Budget  Podcast - Inspired Budget  Instagram - @inspiredbudget  Book - Money Made Easy     This podcast is edited and managed by the team at PodcastAbundance.com and we’d love to produce your podcast too! To discuss working together, book a Discovery call with me. www.talktovirginia.com You’ll find equipment & software recommendations, downloadable templates, and podcasting how-to videos at www.PodcastAbundance.com/resources Watch everything on YouTube @PodcastingForFinancialPros Follow Virginia Elder on social media: LinkedIn Instagram To become a guest or find other episodes of Podcasting for Financial Professionals (formerly known as Reaching Abundance), visit www.podcastingforfinancialprofessionals.com

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