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EPISODE · May 11, 2025 · 9 MIN

Not just a bad day? 6 tips for when life (and business) feels "Meh"

from The Start Up To Grown Up Podcast · host Heather Townsend

Ever feel like you should be "great" all the time, especially as a business owner? In this honest and vulnerable episode, Start Up To Grown Up gets real about those times when things just feel... meh. It’s a common experience when you’re juggling the pressures of leading a business, supporting your team, and managing your personal life. In this episode I'm ditching the highlight reel and talking about the importance of acknowledging when you're struggling. Most importantly, I explore six practical and heartfelt tips to help you navigate these moments, find your footing, and rediscover your energy. If you've ever felt pressured to be the "strong one" even when you're running on empty, this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll discover:The power of authenticity: Why it's okay (and necessary) to admit when you're not okay, even as a leader.The pressure to be "On": Unpacking the traditional expectations versus the reality of business ownership.Personal struggles meet professional life: How challenges outside of work (like health issues) can impact your business and well-being.Useful links:- sign up as a paid subscriber and use this link to get 20% off an annual membership of Start Up To Grown UpWelcome to a free podcast episode of Start Up To Grown Up: Your source for ideas, insights and tactics to take back control of your business and scale it sustainably and profitably by Heather Townsend, award-winning author of The Accountants’ Millionaires’ Club and Founder of The Accountants’ Growth ClubEach episode of the Start Up To Growth Up Podcast is based on my weekly Substack Article on the same topic. Head over to my substack to subscribe https://substack.com/@startuptogrownup so you never miss an article or episode again. Get full access to Start Up To Grown Up at startuptogrownup.substack.com/subscribe

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