The Balancing Act of Inner Work: Understanding Subconscious Decision-Making with Angela Henderson
In this episode of the CEO Wingwoman, Christy interviews Angela Henderson, an international award-winning business consultant. Angela shares her expertise in helping women create personalized strategies to make more money while maintaining a happy and fulfilling life. She discusses her background as a mental health clinician and her journey from Canada to Australia. Tune in to learn how to find success in business while prioritizing personal happiness.
Listen in as we speak about:
Identifying burnout and pivoting
Taking radical responsibility for alignment
Achieving holistic wealth
How inner work drives decision making
Identifying burnout and pivoting
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that is often caused by prolonged periods of stress and overwork. It can occur in various aspects of life, including personal relationships, hobbies, and most commonly, in the workplace. Burnout not only affects an individual's well-being but also has a significant impact on their productivity and ability to perform effectively. Angela highlights the importance of recognizing burnout and making necessary changes in both business and personal life. She emphasizes the need to identify when a business no longer serves its purpose and when it's time to pivot.
To address burnout and pivot effectively, Angela suggests asking oneself where they are on a burnout scale from one to ten. This self-assessment allows individuals to gauge their current level of burnout and identify areas that require change. By acknowledging and understanding the signs of burnout, individuals can take proactive steps to address the issue and make necessary adjustments. Once burnout is identified, the next step is to pivot. Pivoting involves making a change in direction or strategy to find a new path that aligns with one's values, goals, and passions. This could mean transitioning to a different career, starting a new business, or making adjustments within an existing business to reignite passion and purpose.
Taking radical responsibility for alignment
Taking radical responsibility for alignment is a concept that emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and making intentional choices in all areas of life. It requires individuals to acknowledge when they are feeling burnt out or unaligned and take proactive steps to make changes. Rather than seeking a quick fix or relying solely on pharmaceutical medications, it is essential to examine the root causes of burnout and make necessary changes. One way to assess burnout is by rating each area of your life on a scale of one to ten. If someone rates themselves as a ten in all three areas, it indicates a significant level of burnout. However, if the ratings are different across the areas, it suggests that there may be an issue of alignment rather than burnout.
Alignment refers to being true to oneself and living in accordance with personal values and goals. It means not succumbing to societal pressures or doing things because others say they should be done. Many individuals find themselves in situations where they are following external expectations, such as being on social media platforms or pursuing certain career paths, without considering if it aligns with their true desires. To realign and combat burnout, individuals may need to strip back and give themselves permission to take a break. This uncomfortable space allows them to rediscover themselves and determine what truly brings them joy and fulfillment. By letting go of external expectations and reconnecting with their authentic selves, individuals can make choices that align with their values and bring them closer to a state of happiness and success.
Achieving holistic wealth
Holistic wealth refers to the idea of accumulating wealth in multiple areas of life, not just financially. It emphasizes the importance of diversifying income streams and investing in different assets such as properties and stocks. This approach to wealth creation provides individuals with a safety net and ensures that their financial well-being is not solely dependent on one source. Angela highlights the significance of having the right mindset, particularly the subconscious mindset, in achieving holistic wealth. The subconscious mind plays a crucial role in decision-making, with 90% of our choices being driven by it. The three primary factors that influence the subconscious mind are the fear of enoughness, the fear of belonging, and the fear of safety. These fears can lead individuals to prioritize immediate financial gains over other aspects of their well-being, such as health and personal growth.
Successful entrepreneurs, particularly those who have achieved significant financial success, should prioritize self-care and inner work. This includes practices such as meditation, healthy eating, surrounding oneself with the right people, getting enough sleep, and engaging in inner work modalities like hypnotherapy and spirituality. These practices help individuals overcome their subconscious fears and limiting beliefs, allowing them to make decisions that align with their long-term goals and values.
How inner work drives decision making
Strategies such as funnels, lead magnets, and outsourcing may not be as effective as addressing the subconscious mind and underlying beliefs. According to Angela, self-sabotage and procrastination are often rooted in the subconscious and can hinder progress towards revenue goals or other objectives.
Angela argues that traditional therapy and psychology may not always address these deep-rooted issues effectively. They suggest that working with healers and exploring spirituality can provide a different perspective and facilitate healing on a subconscious level. There’s initial skepticism towards these practices due to their logical nature, but they have come to recognize their value through observing successful individuals who incorporate spirituality into their lives.
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