You'll notice I titled this post Blissful Business to replace the old column title, Entrepreneuress 101. Now that I have been crafting my Blissful Living movement, the word just feels more right to me. I can remember back in 2010 when I was working with a book agent, he would NOT let me use the world bliss anywhere in my work and I immediately decided to move on. Since the very first days of my blog, almost 10 years ago, it was titled 'secrets of domestic bliss'. I have felt such a strong connection to the word 'bliss' for so long, I grow closer to it everyday.
I still want to share the things I learn as I am in business for myself, I've always loved to share these things with you. Back when I started, no one was really sharing any entrepreneurial tips and now it seems you can't get away from the advice and coaches out there. It's so interesting to think about. Which is also why I am feeling the 'blissful business' vibes because these days, its all about tricks, strategies and the hustle and I have learned from experience it's not the only way to approach business.
Years ago, when I created my e-course, Unleash Your Ista, I learned that connecting with your intuition, practicing personal development and getting strong in your own spirituality were such an essential part of running and sustaining a business that enhances your entire life. You can hustle as much as you want, but if you aren't doing the things that are meant for you and you aren't aligned with your business, it's going to be much harder than its meant to be. Your intuition, or as I like to call it 'your ISTA' can lead you to the only strategies you'll need to keep you successful not only in your business but also in your life.
That is what Blissful Business is all about to me. One of the most important aspects of running a blissful business, is staying aligned with your success and surrounding yourself with things that keep you focused, feeling confident and totally inspired. Here are a few things that I personally like to keep near me on my desk, to keep inspiration at an all time high!
1. My lucky coffee mug. I found this black mug with red roses at TJMaxx I think. It was the perfect mug for me because I love black floral anything and roses are my absolute favorite. I have my coffee in the mornings in this beautiful mug because it makes me feel feminine and pretty.
2. My Louis Vuitton GM agenda. First of all, this agenda is so luxurious and being a planner/journal nerd, it is an obsession. I currently am using another planner for my calendar and time management system, I love the Law of Attraction planners and Day Designers. However, in my LV agenda, I have currently set it up to be more of a note taking, list making system. Writing to do lists, goal lists, monthly actions list, blog post idea lists on gorgeous paper keeps my mind organized, sparks my creative thinking and makes me feel "together". If you are a mess in the mind, you will be a mess in business. I will do a planner breakdown post soon.