Reframing Your Thoughts

I have owned a business for almost 6 years, yet I continually discount this feat as I did not start the

business. I marginalize the accomplishment of not only working in the business, but also growing it. I forget that not only did I take a risk in switching career paths, but I also had the arduous task of fostering relationships with clients. I had to convince long-standing clients of our business that although I am young and inexperienced, they not only wanted but needed me to be their new contact. And guess what? I did it. It slipped my mind that I had to fake it until I made it. I poured hours into learning, not only about taxation, but also about failing. I found out what it is like to lose a client due to mistakes or miscommunication, I learned to quadruple check emails and calculations after having far too many clerical or mathematical errors, I found confidence after countless shaky, fumbling phone calls, and I fired clients who tried to make me feel inferior or any less than I know I am. Over time, I have come into my own, as both an owner and boss. I transitioned our business into the 21st century with more digital applications and less paper. I implemented processes and systems, even when no one was asking for them. We are on the cusp of my 7th deadline, and I am astounded of where we are from where we have been. More clients, yet we are leaving work far earlier than before. More returns, yet we have less shouting at us. Not every day is sunshine, but it ain't half bad.

If you are in a season where you are selling yourself short, work your way backwards and begin listing each of your accomplishments in whatever aspect you think you are failing. Often, we are focused on the 1 shortcoming, yet that is but a small piece of the puzzle. You are so much more than your failures. You are important, you are worthy, and you are loved. Even when you try telling yourself you aren’t.

XO

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