Why You're Still Exhausted Even Though You're Your Own Boss

I didn't set out to become a business owner. I left traditional employment because I learned the hard way that my nervous system was not built for it, so I had to build something different, something for myself. ✨ Want support building a service-based business or side gig that supports instead of depletes your nervous system? I offer Business Chats for entrepreneurs who want practical, personalized guidance as they create a business with more ease, spaciousness, and freedom.👇🏼 🦄 Business Chats: http://www.kellysuefitz.com/mentorship But not everyone who leaves the 9-5 to “become their own boss” realizes that if you want to feel different in your business than how you felt at your job, you need to make intentional shifts and do things differently, from the foundation up. Otherwise, you will just recreate your 9-5 experience in your own business! In this video, I share what helped me heal from burnout and ways you can make sure that you create a new, better experience of work for yourself in your own business, and not recreate the stress and mess you had in your 9-5! This video is a little stream of consciousness, but there are nuggets of wisdom in there for you! If you're a virtual assistant, freelancer, service provider, or anyone craving a more spacious, easeful way of working, I hope this gives you permission to build a business that supports your unique nervous system needs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 — You don’t become free just because you become self-employed 03:29 — Why I became self-employed in the first place 05:35 — Creating a business around my nervous system 06:45 — The spiritual foundation behind doing business my way 09:37 — How nervous system healing changed my business 16:45 — Your business is an extension of your nervous system 18:29 — Why I stepped down from being an Executive Assistant 28:47 — Redefining success as a highly sensitive business owner 30:28 — The boundaries I have as a VA 34:20 — How I choose clients and work 37:22 — Why I only work 20 hours a week as a VA 38:31 — A reflection for your own business journey 40:00 — Want one-on-one guidance? Business Mentor Chats