I have a bunch of issues: overwhelm, self doubt, imposter syndrome, procrastination…..I recently heard that these are all symptoms of stress. So now my biggest goal is to become a relaxed woman 😎

The other day I was listening to this video while going for a walk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sWLQwSp9Ns&t=516s And honestly, it came at the perfect moment. I had been feeling a bit overwhelmed. You know that feeling when you're working on so many things: building something, creating content, setting up systems, planning the next steps, but the results aren’t really visible yet. It can make you wonder if you're actually moving forward, or if you're just… staying busy. While listening, they used an analogy that really stuck with me: building a business is like growing a plant. 🌱 When you first plant a seed, nothing happens for a while. You water it, you give it sunlight, you take care of it… and still, from the outside, it just looks like a pot of soil. Days pass, sometimes weeks, and you start wondering if anything is actually happening. It can feel frustrating, because you’re putting in the effort but there’s no visible proof yet that it’s working. 🤷‍♀️ But what we often forget is that a lot is happening under the surface. The seed is opening, the roots are growing, the foundation is forming. You just can’t see it yet. And if you stopped watering it just because nothing appeared above the soil, the plant would never grow. Eventually though, if you keep showing up and taking care of it, a little sprout appears. 🌱 And that tiny sprout will grow into something bigger and stronger over time. Looking back, all those invisible days of effort suddenly make sense. It reminded me that building something meaningful — a business, a skill, a new life — almost always has an invisible phase. A phase where you're learning, experimenting, trying things, improving, and staying consistent… even when the results haven’t caught up yet. So if you’re currently in a moment where it feels like you’re doing a lot but not seeing the payoff yet, maybe it’s not that nothing is happening. Maybe it just means the roots are still growing.

Diana Ross said something in an old interview that really spoke to me and made me think, "If Diana Ross has days like this, then I must be ok." She said, "One part of me says, 'I'm gonna be successful,' and the other part says, 'oh no, you're not.' So I have a choice to make as to which thought will I pay more attention to." So, for me, rather than stressing out about "I have bad thoughts," or doubts, I recognize them and say, "ok, I have a choice to keep feeding that thought, or create a new positive one." So, my mindset has really been all over the place, but I have full trust that my actions, no matter how small, are in the right direction. That's where I'm at. ❤️

Lately, I’ve been sitting with a strange mix of emotions. I am highly motivated, full of ideas, constantly researching, learning, and building. I genuinely love creating things and moving forward. But then reality steps in — paperwork, regulations, taxes, compulsory systems, authorities… and it sometimes feels like one stone after another is being placed in my path. Living and working between two countries — Germany and Namibia — makes everything even more complex. Different rules, different systems, different expectations. Last year, I earned money through my freelance work, which felt like a big step forward. Yet a large part of it went straight into taxes and mandatory payments, including health insurance in Germany — even though I am already insured in Namibia, with coverage that includes Germany. Right now, I find myself at a point where I have to reconsider many things again. And honestly… that can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it slows down my enthusiasm and makes me question how to move forward in a system that often feels more restrictive than supportive. I know I’m not the only one navigating this. Building something meaningful while dealing with complex structures is not easy. But I also know that reflection is part of growth — even when it feels heavy. For now, I’m taking a breath, reassessing, and figuring out the next aligned step forward.

Building a business isn’t just about strategy, it’s also about how we think. Sometimes one simple mindset shift can completely change the way we show up. 🚀 👉 Question for you: What’s ONE mindset shift that has made the biggest difference in your business (or life)? Share yours below 👇 and then read through the comments, you might pick up a new perspective that helps you too. 😊