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Building Balance
by Jenna Hellberg
A podcast for solo business owners who want to do ALLTHETHINGS, but are running out of time in their day. Listen for thoughts and ideas about being productive in a human-friendly way – while building more balance between business and life.Hosted by Jenna Hellberg – trained psychologist, practical Finn, documentary family photographer, and now consultant for small business owners.(Formerly called Make Your Day podcast)
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👋 It’s time for a podcast sabbatical 👋
A little behind-the-scenes update about taking a break from podcasting. This episode is more of a personal update than a lesson, but hopefully it can serve as a bit of inspiration if there’s a part of your business you want to take a break from. In the meantime, please say Hei and stay in touch…
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107: On prioritizing experiences over shiny numbers
If you feel resistant toward doing something differently or less frequently in your business, even when you know it would be beneficial, this episode is for you. Find the reflection prompts in the show notes: https://jennahellberg.com/episodes/107-on-prioritizing-experiences-over-metrics Grab a...
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106: Hot solopreneur summer (aka how to enjoy it even during workweeks)
Depending on your business model and where you’re at in business, it can be challenging to take time off. Especially if you’re a solopreneur serving clients 1:1. Even if you're going to be working for most of summer, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy this season throughout your workdays. So if...
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105: "Multi-skilled" as an alternative to the multi-passionate narrative
Do you ever struggle to identify with the term “multi-passionate”, even if you've got a few different things going on? In this episode, I'm offering an alternative that has positively impacted how I see and describe myself. Join the conversation in this Instagram post:...
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High achiever training (from Oct 2022)
Ever think that being a high achiever might slow you down in business? In this training, you’ll learn about ✔︎ 6 traps you can fall into having grown up in an environment that values high achievers ✔︎ how these traps affect your progress in business, and ✔︎ what you can do about them, so you can...
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104: Four common productivity worries (and helpful reframes)
Worries are products of a brain that's trying to protect you. The tricky thing is they can lead you to not take the actions that would help you make progress in your business. (Note: Your brain produces these thoughts; it's not "self-sabotage") If you have worries about productivity or taking...
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103: This one thing makes it easier to follow-through on tasks
If you ever feel like you have to push through your work to see progress, I’ve got an alternative approach for you. When it comes to achieving success or making progress in business, many business experts emphasize the importance of hard work, commitment, and sacrifice. But I don’t hear them talk...
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102: Unlearning high-achiever tendencies for a more sustainable approach to business
Our high-achiever tendencies don’t always have our best interests in mind. But does that mean that we have to let go of them completely? We can find a middle ground that allows for a more sustainable approach to business. In the episode, I share ✔︎ a different way to think about being a high...
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101: Four “pretty dang profound” realizations for solopreneurs
Business has felt a bit heavy in the past few months – not in terms of an excessive worklaod, but on the mental and emotional side. But I’ve had a few realizations that have brought me relief, and solopreneuring is feeling less heavy. I hope they are helpful to you, too. The original Instagram...
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100: Stumbling is part of the journey (a personal update)
If you... ➤ feel like you’re not making progress as quickly as you "should" ➤ worry about whether or not your business is a viable option for you, or you ➤ feel like changing your business (or moving on from it) would mean you’ve failed somehow ... I hope this episode helps you feel less alone…
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099: When “leveling up” isn't motivating enough (with client Danbee Shin)
The benefits and results of what I do with my clients can vary in different ways, so I thought it would be fun to bring Danbee on the podcast to talk about her experience. Danbee first came to me about a year ago, when business was going well on paper, but she wasn't motivated by "leveling up"...
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098: How to take time off as a solopreneur (with Theresa Sullivan)
We're coming up on the time of year when many of us are starting to plan for time off from our businesses – which can feel surprisingly complicated considering how "flexible" our lives are as entrepreneurs. This week I teamed up with Theresa Sullivan of Little Flame Creative to share 10 ideas…
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097: Tools, not rules
If you tend to make plans or put routines or systems in place, only to start ignoring them later, this episode is for you. And don’t worry – the purpose of this episode is def *not* to make you feel bad about it! Past episodes you might like: Episode 094: Is it mindset... or just an unsupportive...
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096: Strengthening your sisu AKA my approach to "mindset work"
If you feel like you have to force yourself to get things done, and you’d rather have internal motivation to do the things, I hope this episode gives you some things to think about. Last week I talked about two things that bother me about how mindset is often talked about in online business. In...
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095: Two things the online business space gets wrong about mindset
If there’s something in your business you want to do or accomplish, but somehow you can’t bring yourself to do the things – and you’ve thought (or you’ve been made to feel like) your mindset is the issue, I hope this episode helps you see that your mindset may not be the problem at all. In this...
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094: Is it mindset... or just an unsupportive schedule? [Consult call]
If your work day stretches out not because you have too much to do, but because you get distracted or procrastinate, I hope you'll like listening in on this consult call with Theresa. What came up during the consult call - Theresa feels that her workdays are longer than necessary and that she…
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093: What working with Jenna looks like
If you want some help applying some of the things I talk about on this podcast, and you’d like to know more about what it looks like to team up with me, this episode is for you. I’ve had some experiences where I’ve paid good amounts of money and spent a lot of time or effort on a course, a…
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092: Stay focused on your deep work with this helpful practice
If your brain tends to get distracted while doing deep work, and you often interrupt that work because of these ideas and to-dos that pop up, you might benefit from the tool I share in this episode: the Distractions List. In the episode I talk about - why it's so hard to focus and stay on task...
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091: How I make time for two businesses *and* life
A listener asked how I balance my focus between the two businesses I run, and how I decide what to work on when – and I'll be answering these questions in today's episode. If you’re a high achiever, or just in general someone who ponders how to focus your time and energy between many different...
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090: Got swept up in a pricing “should”
If you’re not sure that how you operate in a part of your business is how you actually *want* to operate, this episode is for you. .... Or if you’re just curious about what’s happened behind the scenes of my pricing lately, you might enjoy this episode, too! I haven’t really talked about pricing...
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089: How do I keep track of everything without getting overwhelmed? [Consult call]
If you’ve got a lot going on and prioritizing is tricky, while at the same time you also often find yourself avoiding the tasks you’ve planned to do, I hope you’ll enjoy this consult call with Brian G. Murphy. Because I know Brian from before, we don't spend much time talking about background…
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088: When I *had to* take time off
If you have a tendency to not take a break until you *neeeeeed* one, this episode is for you. Because taking a break only when you need it is just a band-aid, right? You'll hear - a BTS look into what happened when I didn't take proper time off this winter - what I did when I realized I was in…
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087: Follow-through tips for New Year’s resolutions
We've come to a point in the year when the motivation to stick to a resolution can start to fade. Whether you have trouble sticking to a new year’s resolution, or any other change you want to make to your habits or routines, these tips can help. This episode was inspired by thoughts that popped…
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086: The real reason sticking to a consistent schedule is hard
During the past 3 years, I’ve had a harder time sticking to a regular schedule consistently. And I know I’m not alone – I’ve had clients and business owner friends who have said the same thing. Often when we struggle with sticking to a schedule, it's common to think a) "I just haven't found the...
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085: Taking it slow to be more productive
I’ve been craving time to work on the backend of my business the past week, because I want to prepare for the year before I dive into all the outward-facing marketing activities I want to do this year. At the same time, I’m feeling the pressure to tackle the outward-facing things RIGHT AWAY. I…
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084: Goodbye, 2022. Hello, 2023!
✨ 3 lessons I’ve picked up in 2022 that I want to carry over into next year and beyond ✨ This time of year, there tends to be a lot of pressure to reflect on alllllll the things we wanna change. While I’m all for a fresh start, it’s important we give ourselves credit for what we’ve already…
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083: Listen to this before setting revenue goals for next year
There’s a nuance that’s missing in the conversation around the trendy revenue numbers we’re supposed to hit – so I thought it might be a good thing to talk about it this time of year. Something that drives me a bit bananas is that the messaging out in the online business world is really focused…
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082: Listen to this before planning and updating your business for next year
If you’re feeling really excited about all the changes and plans you have in mind for next year, this episode will hopefully help you follow through on them in a sustainable way. On the other hand, if you feel overwhelmed at even the thought of making big sweeping changes for the business just...
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081: A different way to view (and experience) balance
What if we didn't view balance as something we need to achieve? The concept of work-life balance is often talked about in a way that’s unhelpful and makes it feel unattainable – especially for business owners. Viewing balance in a different way might make it easier to experience. In the episode,...
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080: Worried about the optics of tweaking your business?
If you’ve ever felt like making tweaks and pivots in your business makes others see you as flaky, inconsistent, incompetent, or like an imposter, this episode is for you. In the episode, I share - the story of how I got that judgmental voice in my head - all kinds of things I’ve tweaked in my...
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079: 5 tips to prep for a holiday break as a solopreneur
Does the thought of making space for a holiday break from your business make you sweat a little? Don’t worry, you can totally step away from your business without having to sacrifice all the hard work you’ve done so far; it just takes some planning and prep ahead of time. The 5 tips I share in…
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078: Why I removed 100+ YouTube videos from my channel
It can be surprisingly hard to let go of things that you’ve put a lot of time and effort into, even when they aren’t currently serving you. So I wanna talk about something that I did earlier this fall - I removed ALL but two of my Youtube videos. We’re talking over 100 videos that I created over...
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077: On considering revenue metrics when working less
What do you do when you want to show yourself that working less doesn’t have to mean a decrease in revenue, but your monthly numbers don’t always help you out with that – and you're tempted to work a bit more to hopefully avoid a dip in your numbers, instead of stepping away from your laptop?…
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076: “How do I show up for business when burned out?”
So, how do you keep showing up for your business when you’re burned out? It depends. If you’re a regular listener of Building Balance, you know that I don’t like to share super prescriptive advice here since I feel like I need to know you and your situation better before I can start to tease out...
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075: Why “proven” strategies often don’t work (with Cassie Widders)
If you’ve ever felt frustrated about a “proven” strategy or framework not working for you, this episode can help you understand why they haven’t worked – and in which cases it might be better to work with someone who customizes their approach or the strategy to you. In this episode, Cassie…
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074: Feel guilt when life distracts you from business? [Consult call]
What if it’s just normal not to be able to give your business 100% of your attention all the time? We all go through periods of time when *big life stuff* takes priority, while the business might not get as much love as it usually does. It doesn't mean that you're not doing a good job, that…
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073: You, but with a reduced workload
If you feel like you’re being pulled in a million different directions right now, and you're busy all day but don't see the progress or success you’d like to, it might be time to reduce your workload. In this episode, I share the many, many benefits of a reduced workload – and you might be able…
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072: My first 10k month wasn’t sustainable
Does hitting a revenue goal matter, if the way you made it happen isn’t sustainable? $10k months (or 6-figure businesses) are talked about *a lot* in the online business space. In this episode, I share the cautionary tale of the first $10k month in my photography business. I'll talk about two...
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071: Should you let go of a time-consuming marketing activity you love?
What do you do, when there’s a marketing activity you love doing in your business, but it takes up more time than you’d like it to? If you’ve been around for a while, you know that I like to declutter tasks and activities in my business that aren’t making an impact. So today I thought that I’d...
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070: Find better solutions by asking yourself better questions
When we struggle with following through on what we want to do, we tend to ask ourselves "What's wrong with me?" In this episode, I walk you through why focusing on that question often isn't helpful, and what you could ask yourself instead to find better answers – and solutions. Don’t forget to…
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069: Set goals in a way that's actually helpful
Are you setting goals – or making wishes? That's what I'll dive into in today's podcast episode. You'll learn 3 reasons why traditional goal setting can set us up for disappointment, and a different way to set goals that you have more control over. Don’t forget to grab a screenshot of the episode...
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068: Getting back into the swing of things after vacation?
What if instead of feeling bad about not being productive on your first days back from vacation, you’d take the opportunity to improve how you operate? In this episode I talk about a couple of things that can make it hard to settle back into work, even if you're generally someone who's ambitious...
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067: 6 tips to spend your work time productively (community episode)
This week I’ve got something special for you – I’ve asked a few fellow business owners to come on the podcast to share a tip that helps them spend their work time more productively, so that you can pick up what sounds good to you and save yourself some time. You'll hear from... KINSEY STRIBE,...
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066: A skill that sets you up for resilience in business
What if there was a simple way you could shift your thinking, so that you would feel more capable as you grow your business? Psychologist Jenna is by the mic today! I’m going to share a mindset tool that you can use to set yourself up for resilience in your business – and well, in your life. And…
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065: 5 things to think about as a solo business owner
I’m going to share a few things that I wish I had known about being a solopreneur. I probably still would’ve started my photography business even if I knew these things up front – but I would’ve approached business differently. At least knowing these things now helps me think about business and…
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064: Social media marketing and the true costs for small business (PART 1 with Stacie Mitchell)
This episode is part 1 of a conversation I had with Stacie Mitchell (Something Even Better podcast). In part 1, we discuss how social media marketing is costing small business owners in a few other ways than just time. Read shownotes here:...
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063: 3 common planning mistakes that aren’t commonly talked about
If you often find that things don’t go to plan, or that you’re not getting to the work you’d actually *like* to do, there are a few little things you can shift in the way you plan that could make a big difference. I didn’t want to bring you just another episode with planning or productivity tips...
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062: Increase your productivity by removing pressure (5 ideas)
Feeling the pressure to get things done can actually make us less productive, not more. So what can we do to reduce the pressure? In the episode, you'll learn an uncommon approach to batching, tips for making your to-dos feel manageable, and a trick that helps you feel less pressure even if you...
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Summer Refire: 7 simple ideas to enjoy your workweeks as a solopreneur
So far in the summer refire, I’ve talked about how you can create a schedule that works for you, and I’ve hopefully helped you shift our thoughts from feeling like schedules and plans are boring to seeing just how helpful they are in making it possible for you to spend time on the things you...
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Summer Refire: Worried that schedules and structure make your weeks too boring?
In the last summer refire, I walked you through how you can create a schedule that works for you, your life, and your business. For some, creating a schedule might actually feel pretty fun and exciting, BUT following through on it might be hard, or it might feel boring to have your weeks planned...
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A podcast for solo business owners who want to do ALLTHETHINGS, but are running out of time in their day. Listen for thoughts and ideas about being productive in a human-friendly way – while building more balance between business and life.Hosted by Jenna Hellberg – trained psychologist, practical Finn, documentary family photographer, and now consultant for small business owners.(Formerly called Make Your Day podcast)
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