Episode 12: Why are your ideas stuck on the backburner?

00:00 Before we get going, I have an invitation for you. If you're ready to find out how much easier it becomes to get things done when you have Make It Happen Club in your life? The doors are open to new members right now and i would love for you to join us! So Make It Happen club is a calm quiet sanctuary where you get the clarity focus and motivation you need Hello and welcome to Unfrazzle with me Louise Miller. If you're a solo business owner and you have a big exciting vision and loads of ideas that you want to get out in the world but without drowning in a sea of overwhelm, then this is the podcast for you. Each week I'll be sharing bite-sized insights to help you stop faffing and stay focused so you can make your brilliant ideas happen and make a bigger impact in the world It's time to step away from the hustle and find a kinder more sustainable approach to productivity So grab yourself a cuppa and let's get started

01:30 You know that feeling when you have a brilliant idea, the sort of idea that as well as being amazing for your business would also boost your levels of fun and fulfilment. It's really exciting isn't it? That sense of possibility of taking things up a level reaching more people having a greater impact making more money so whether your idea is to create a membership launch a podcast Write a book, design a new course, rewrite your website copy or something else entirely. You know that making it happen will feel absolutely brilliant! So if you know your idea is a winner and it'll feel great to achieve it why do so many exciting projects end up on the back burner for so many smart savvy business owners? Well I have a theory so let's just see if it rings true for you... Over the years I've seen many people get stuck in a cycle that goes a bit like this

02:22 A brilliant idea strikes. The excitement of it propels them into action They get so far and then they hit an obstacle It could be something techy or a decision they need to make that makes their head spin Maybe it's a loss of confidence as they get bogged down in the detail Or perhaps some fear creeps in, maybe even boredom It could be a feeling of overwhelm as they realise there is actually more to making their idea happen than they first thought Whatever that thing is – its horribly uncomfortable And with everything else that they're juggling in their business, it starts to feel like too much and then the excitement is gone. And so they stop and their brilliant idea gets put aside for another day. It really breaks my heart because often another day never comes which means that these fabulous humans are missing out on seeing their ideas making an impact in the world So if that feels familiar to you take a moment to think about what it would mean to get that idea out in the world

03:21 What difference would it make to the people it's designed to help? What difference would it make to you when that thing is done. And then see if you can identify what's tripping you up, so I just listed a few of the common factors that can get in the way have a little think about what it is for you and once you've figured that out then you can begin to consider what you might put in place to help you keep moving forward because you can't make the impact your here to make if your ideas stay buried on the back burner So I hope that helps and i'll see you again soon. Thank you for listening to Unfrazzle, sharing is caring so if you loved this episode please share it on your socials or head over to Spotify iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and leave me a review not only will I be hugely grateful your ratings and reviews will help others to find this podcast so that even more people can make their ideas happen thanks so much and see you next time