Why that small voice of doubt is holding your business back (and how to quieten it)

Do you ever have a great day where your business feels like it's flying, only to find that later that evening, a corrosive, critical voice has set in, making you question everything?If so, you’re not alone. That voice is a normal part of the journey to grow and scale your firm. But if you let it run the show, it can cause untold damage to your ability to grow and scale your businessWhile it's tempting to try and silence this voice with mindfulness or meditation, those tools will only take you so far.In this episode, you’ll learn my most effective strategies for managing your inner critic. You'll discover how to stop fighting the voice and start using it as a friend and ally on your journey from start-up to grown-up.If you find this episode useful, please share, comment, and subscribe to the Start Up to Grown Up podcast so you don’t miss future episodes. If you prefer to read my advice, head over to my Substack and subscribe.In this episode, you'll discover:- Why growing your business feels so hard and how it creates the perfect breeding ground for your self-doubt.- The real reason your inner voice appears (and why it’s just your brain trying to keep you safe from perceived threats).- How you can manage Negative Automatic Thoughts (NATs) and why trying to ignore them just makes them louder.- The four foundational habits of self-care you need to build your mental resilience.- The simple question you can ask yourself to instantly change your mindset when doubt creeps in.- Why looking back at how far you’ve come is one of the best ways to find the confidence you need to keep going.Related episodesNot just a bad day? 6 tips for when life (and business) feels mehWhy your brain fights business growth (and how to stop it)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