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#lipstickaffirmations campaign for more self love. Follow Sammy Davis Vintage on Instagram<\/a> for daily messages of #powerwithin. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s a rare\u00a0occasion\u00a0when I feel like I’m working “hard enough.”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m the archetype of a workaholic: I find comfort in writing to-do lists and “checking things off.” I joke with my friends that “I like to get sh*t done” and when I’m on vacation, I bring at least 3 books with the intention of reading, highlighting and analyzing them while “relaxing” on the beach.<\/p>\n

Can you relate?<\/em> If you’re a vintage seller reading this post right now, chances are you can.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to my survey on “The Real Lives of Vintage Sellers<\/a>,” small business owners in the secondhand fashion industry suffer from issues surrounding time management most, including finding time to manage the tools of social media and to learn new skills and research the resources they need to scale their business.<\/p>\n

So beyond simply finding, mending, cleaning, photographing, listing and shipping inventory, vintage sellers are forced to be workaholics if they want to grow<\/strong> and ultimately, make the money they need to live a balanced, healthy and prosperous life.<\/p>\n

We all deserve to live a balanced life – including you. The key to balance isn’t in discovering the secrets of being a “highly efficient” person or learning how to achieve the greatest ROI (return on investment) in your business.<\/p>\n

Rather, the key is acceptance<\/strong> of the moment and focus<\/strong> on the action at hand. It’s in being compassionate with ourselves when we make a mistake. It’s listening more than speaking when we interact with those who may be present to teach us something new in our lives.<\/p>\n

The key is letting go, and letting the natural course of life take us and our businesses where they’re supposed to go.<\/p>\n

Feeling like you’re overwhelmed with life and work and want to learn how to “shift” your perspective from power-less<\/em>\u00a0to power-ful<\/em>? Book a session on Clarity or Pop Expert with me today. Learn how by\u00a0clicking here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe in following inspiration. I follow my inspiration everyday! But to manage a state of psychological well-being has increasingly topped my “to-do” list so that when addressing the other needs of my business, I have a relaxed and peaceful state of mind to organize what I need to do in a realistic and enjoyable fashion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve learned to shift myself out of this mindset of “more” in moments of workaholic-fueled anxiety using the powerful tool of affirmation writing.<\/p>\n

So to help you realize your greatest power within and how to shift from stressful fear to patient focus in any moment, this post reveals 5 quick shifts to use when you’re feeling overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

Returning to a place of stillness in mind and body, and practicing this for enjoyable efficiency, is what these affirmations will help you to achieve.<\/p>\n

Do you have a helpful affirmation, prayer or quote that you turn to for spiritual comfort when your mind is racing and you feel overwhelmed?<\/em><\/p>\n

Let me know in the comments below, or say\u00a0hello\u00a0on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or get a\u00a0free excerpt of my e-book<\/a>\u00a0here!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

#vintagelove,<\/em><\/strong>
\nSammy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Shift #1: I Prioritize Peace Because Peace is My Power<\/span><\/h3>
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