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Do you remember that feeling you used to get when you were teased as a kid? Even as adults, fear of that ridicule is within us. Our unconscious mind often sees the risks we need to take in business as a opportunities to be mocked, and tries to steer us away from them. If you…

We all face some busyness in our schedules, that’s to be expected. But if you’re repeatedly pushing back the necessary action you need to take in your business, then you need to address the real issue. If you’ve experienced this issue before, I’d love to hear from you. Please leave a comment below! NJ ShelsbyHi,…

There’s often more than meets the eye to our decisions. If you find yourself take steps back and no steps forward for “legitimate excuses,” there could be a deeper fear going on. I’d love to hear about your experiences with this, so please leave a comment below! NJ ShelsbyHi, I’m NJ! I help ambitious women…

Do you ever feel like a fraud? Like you don’t really know what you’re doing? The truth is, we all feel that way. Imposter syndrome is common among business owners and entrepreneurs. What you may not know is that for many of us, this stems from our childhood. Our unconscious mind wants to protect us…

Are you struggling to overcome procrastination and see your business grow to the next level? My upcoming free masterclass will teach you how to identify and instantly clear what’s holding you back from becoming a superstar with unshakeable confidence. During this class, I will be sharing with you the technique I use with my clients…

Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of emails piling up in your inbox? Watch this short video to learn about tips and tools you can utilize to clean out your email! Leave a comment below with how many emails you currently have in your inbox! NJ ShelsbyHi, I’m NJ! I help ambitious women reclaim…

We should expect interruptions as a norm in our everyday lives. Are you taking action steps to protect your time? I’d love to hear what steps you take to avoid giving into interruptions, so please leave a comment below! NJ ShelsbyHi, I’m NJ! I help ambitious women reclaim 20+ hours a week to make real…

Have you ever talked with a potential client and it seems to go really well, but then never hear from them? Our instinct may be to write them off, but maybe there’s something deeper going on. Looking within yourself could prevent a loss of potential clients. Watch this video to learn more. If you’ve found…

Have you ever thought about the habits and mindsets instilled in you as a child and how they might be affecting your business today? I’ve seen this happen with my clients, many of them unaware of the way their brains have programmed their decision-making. I’d love to hear from you about any similar experiences you’ve…

Are you aware of how your internal/external expectations are affecting your productivity? Gretchen Rubin’s book “The Four Tendencies…” is a wonderful resource I discovered to increase productivity. Rubin breaks down four different personality types and proposes different strategies to overcome each type’s unhealthy tendencies. Watch this short video to learn more about the four tendencies…