Are you hiding out in your business and life?

One of the things I’ve been talking about a lot lately is hiding out. It’s a topic that’s pretty near and dear to me because it’s something I battled for a very long time and I know that many, many purpose-driven entrepreneurs struggle with the exact same thing.

Making the decision to stop hiding out was truly one of the turning points of my life and business. If you’re not making the money that you want to make in your business or you’re not having the impact you want to have, it’s a decision you’ll have to make, too. (Yes, even if you think you’re not hiding out right now.)

Here are some of the common ways in which you might be hiding out…

• You’re hiding out any time you don’t value your gifts (undercharging, giving away way too much for free)

• You’re hiding out any time you downplay your success (dismiss your accomplishments or say “that’s no big deal”)

• Any time you stay stuck churning in indecision instead of taking some action to move forward, even if it’s not “perfect” or you’re not sure what action to take

• When you hang back from your tribe instead of connecting with them regularly (not sending your newsletter, not actively inviting peeps into your world)

• When you worry about what other people will think (fretting or stewing over a choice you made or something you said, waiting for a reaction to make sure “everything’s okay”)

• When you make excuses as to why you’re not building your business (“I don’t like selling” “I’m afraid of being fake” “I don’t have the time” “I don’t have the money”)

Coming out of hiding means more than just showing yourself. And here’s where I think it gets really scary for people. Coming out of hiding means being bold enough to claim, “This is what I want, it’s okay to want this, and I’m going for it.”

It takes a lot of courage to come out from behind the curtain and say, “This is who I am. This is what I am a stand for.” But the alternative is far too costly.

The great news is, your clients… and all of the people in your life who love you… they WANT to see you for who you are – the real you. And once you truly allow yourself to be seen and heard, you open yourself up to receive what you truly want in your business and life.

My coach’s request to you this week is a big one – it’s to make the decision to stop hiding out, once and for all. Or if you’ve already made that decision, to renew that commitment to yourself and the people in your world. Take one bold action in that direction… and don’t forget to celebrate! Bright blessings & massive success to you…