Episode 41: Is too much noise holding you back?

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

01:31 It's noisy out there, isn't it? There is information firing at you from all directions. Everyone has an opinion about what you should or shouldn't be doing The best business model for coaches The best way to stand out from the crowd The best way to optimise your health Your money, your mornings All of that noise whether you're consuming it consciously Or just seeing in your periphery makes it really noisy In your noggin too right with not always helpful thoughts clamouring for attention And just like the ringing in your ears when you stand too close to the speaker at a raucous party, those thoughts carry on swirling and reverberating in your head long after you go home and try to get some sleep. Thoughts about what you should or shouldn't be doing in your business. Judgements about why it takes YOU so long to write a post when that person over there can do it in 5 minutes

02:20 Uncertainty about whether you're on the right path, showing up in the right way eating the right food making the right amount of money. I do a fairly decent job of shielding myself from the noise most of the time. I crave simplicity in my life and business so shiny things have little appeal to me which I know for people who crave novelty it won't be the case but even for me if I'm feeling low in energy or if I let my guard down or have a small moment of self-doubt Then BAM! Right, the noise enters my head as though someone opened the door to a party and released a cacophony of music and raised voices. So if you're a highly sensitive person, an HSP like me You're probably all too familiar with the feelings of overwhelm that result from that but even for people who relish the buzz thriving creativity And as I just said in a crave the novelty in life That constant stream of noise can still become too much

03:14 Your head can still start to spin until you're unable to think straight, focus or make decisions. And even when you are able to focus on one thing maybe you've decided to map out a new group program for example You still feel uneasy because what if you're not doing it right? What if you should be doing something else but what if you already have the answers information and expertise that you need? What if you already know what you need and want to do What if you were able to slap on some metaphorical ear defenders, tune out all that noise and trust yourself. But instead too many people get stuck standing next to the speaker at the party absorbing all of this noise? And it's fun at first! I mean how amazing to have access to all this incredible information but if you stand there for

04:03 It won't be too long before you're unable to hear yourself think and start to get a headache, and so nothing actually gets done. Which is a bit of a problem because without action all that information & inspiration is actually pretty meaningless Because without action there can be no progress So is any of this resonating for you? Do you have periods where you feel overwhelmed by all the information opinions blueprints quick fixes 10 step plans coming at you from all directions The solution is simple really. Quiet, quiet time and quiet space to think To figure out what's useful noise and what isn't To acknowledge that whilst this new shiny strategy you saw on Instagram might be great for someone else it's not right for you To go all in on the things you know work for you To decide on your next steps Wouldn't that be lovely?

04:59 So if you're feeling bombarded by noise right now, this is an invitation to protect your poor eardrums. Take a few minutes to consider how you might carve out space just sit quietly gather your thoughts and begin taking action that will take you closer to your goals So I know it sounds simple but i also know that this isn't easy, particularly because we live in a fast-paced noisy world that has turned our attention into a valuable commodity. So please if this feels hard for you be kind to yourself and remember that it's okay to ask for help whether that's from me or from someone else so if you're listening to this around the time it goes out in the world The doors to Make It Happen Club are open right now and you would be very welcome to join us for a monthly dose of calm and quiet

05:42 So that you can work on your business free from all of the noise. I'll pop the link to that in the show notes, doors close on 14th June 2024 but if you're listening after that don't worry head over to the webpage anyway all of the information is still there pop your name on the waiting list and i will be in touch! However you choose to find some quiet from the noise I hope this helps and look forward to seeing 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