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This transcript is computer generated and may contain errors and not be an exact representation of the audio
Hi this is Welcome to Self® and I’m your host, Dr Hayley D Quinn, the anti-burnout business coach. I’m a speaker, author, former clinical psychologist and a late identified auDHDer.
Welcome to Self ® is a podcast for business owners like you who want success but not at the cost of your well-being. This is about transforming self and transforming business. I’ll be here to remind you that you’re human first and as well as being a business owner, you have different roles in your life that need your attention and to manage those well, you need to take care of yourself in the best way possible.
Here you’ll learn about practices that’ll help you navigate not just your business but your non-work life as well and you’ll realise that you’re not alone in the ways you struggle. You’ll have your curiosity piqued on various topics as I chat with wonderful guests and bring you solo bite-sized episodes.
I’m here for service-based business owners and entrepreneurs like you, to help you increase your self-care and compassion, change your relationship with yourself and your business, and elevate your business to a new level so you can live the full and meaningful life you desire.
This is a place of nourishment, growth and helpful information. A place where you can learn ways to assist you and your business to thrive.
We’ll talk all things mindset, strategy and well-being and I’m so excited you’re here. If you haven’t already, go and hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
So, let’s get started
Hi, and welcome back to another episode. After my book released in February, I’ve had a busy few weeks, and I don’t mind telling you, it took more out of me than I had realized. You might have noticed that the weekly episodes have dropped off. I haven’t done them for a little while. That’s because I chose rest. I chose to prioritise my health and well-being over recording episodes.
I struggled with that at times. I had moments of feeling like I was letting you down, and then I kept coming back to what was most important in terms of long-term sustainability of the podcast and my business, and I knew it had to be my well-being. I, like you, am the greatest asset in my business and life, so I need to take care of myself. Plus, my mind just had no new ideas for the pod over the past few weeks.
Well, that’s not entirely true. I’ve been thinking for a while that it’s time for the podcast to evolve again, so this will be the final episode in this season. And next season, we’re coming back with a slightly different name—nothing drastic, well, not at this stage anyway—and a different focus for the podcast. I’m excited about it. I can’t wait to let you know more, but what I will say is it will focus more on neurodivergence. I’m going to take a few more weeks before starting Season 11, and I’ll be sharing some information about the changes on social media and to my mailing list. So make sure you follow me on Instagram and jump onto the mailing list if you’re not already on there. That’s where you’ll get to hear some sneak peeks about what’s happening.
In the meantime, let me share some thoughts I’ve been having for this bite-sized episode. I was talking to a woman who’s been reading my book, From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion. She spoke about not knowing what she wants to add to her life so she can thrive. As we spoke, she told me how she’s loving spending more time with her family, how she’s closer to her partner, and she’s doing the things she enjoys around her home. She’s walking her dog, she’s engaging in activities that she had got too busy to have time for. I mentioned to her that perhaps she doesn’t need to add anything else. Perhaps by taking things away, she has rediscovered a life she loved, and maybe that’s enough.
Sometimes it’s in the taking away, the putting down, the letting go, the moving away from, that we find our path to thriving. It’s like a garden. Sometimes we just need to pull out the weeds and the plants can flourish. We don’t need to keep planting more and more plants; sometimes just removing those weeds is enough.
Where in your life can you put something down? Perhaps step back and let someone else do that thing. What can you let go of? Maybe a limiting belief, maybe a responsibility you’ve been holding that isn’t yours. Can you give something away that you don’t want anymore? Are there relationships you have that are harmful to you or you’re no longer enjoying? Take a moment to think about some changes you could make in your life that aren’t about adding more and more, but are about having or doing less. I’d love to hear how you go with this, so reach out either to my DMs or email me at hello@drhayleydquinn.com.
I’m also excited to share that From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion is now out on audiobook, narrated by me. So whether you prefer paperback, ebook, or audiobook, I’ve got you covered. I’ll be part of the Reader’s Salon and selling my book at the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival in Maleny on Sunday, May 3rd. If you’re local, it would be lovely to see you there. I’ll also be doing an online author’s talk for the Compassionate Mind Foundation on Tuesday, May 5th. Reach out if you’d like more details about that.
I look forward to being back with you soon-ish with Season 11. And until then, go well and go gently with yourself.
Thanks for sharing this time with me today, I hope it’s been helpful and supportive.
If there’s been something in this episode that you have found helpful, I encourage you to share it with your business besties so they can benefit too. Shares, ratings and reviews really help to increase awareness and reach of the podcast, meaning more people can benefit from the information. I really appreciate you taking the time.
If you’d like to know about the ways we can work together, check out my website at drhayleydquinn.com, I’ll pop the link in the show notes, and you can also join my mailing list from there and be kept up to date with all that is happening.
I do need to say (because you know legal stuff), this podcast is solely for the purpose of education and entertainment. This podcast is not intended as a substitute for individual advice or advice of health professionals or other qualified professionals.
OK now we’ve got that formal stuff out of the way, I love hearing from listeners so don’t be shy, reach out and let me know your thoughts on the episode or what else you’d like to hear about. I wish you well in your relationship with yourself and your business and may you go well and go gently and remember if you thrive your business will too!