In the September Issue:
As an entrepreneur, you’ve learned many lessons that translate into knowledge about a topic, that at first glance might seem completely unrelated. But business has many parallels to healing, and although they seem like two separate conversations, there is a wisdom you can tap into to help you on your healing journey.
The doctor determines the diagnosis, you decide the prognosis.
Many people may come in to see me with the same health condition or diagnosis, however, not everyone heals at the same rate. This is much the same as in your business. There are many people in the same profession, and not everyone has the same business outcome.
What is the common denominator of those that reach their desired outcome?
The biggest internal factor in success and healing is if someone is an “as long as” or “whatever it takes” person. An “as long as” person will do things if it doesn’t cost too much money, doesn’t take a long time, they don’t have to give up eating junk food, they don’t need to exercise, etc. They tend to have many excuses for why they can’t do something.
A “whatever it takes” person makes their healing, or their business, their priority, and doesn’t let anything get in their way until they reach their goal. These people tend to overcome their healing challenges fastest.
Healing and business are not linear.
Often, people think that the healing journey is a straight line, meaning that they keep getting better and better. This is not always the case. While this does occur if you have a bruise or paper cut, when you're healing from a chronic long-term illness, healing usually resembles a roller coaster ride.
This is also true for running your own business. There are ups, downs, and twists and turns. The journey is not for the faint of heart. This is especially true when you’re first starting out. There will be many factors that you had not counted on. Simply remember that it’s all a part of the process.
Healing and business can feel lonely at times.
One’s healing journey usually involves changing their eating habits, cutting down on alcohol and taking more time for themselves to rest. Your current friends or family members may not understand what you’re going through, unless they have been there before. This is the same type of experience you may have had starting your business.
In both cases, you need to intentionally create a supportive community around you. Connect with others who have walked the same path, and who may be a little further ahead. You do not have to do everything on your own.
Follow your intuition.
Doctors may be authorities on disease, but they are not experts on you. You know your body best. Find the right team to guide you, and then make decisions from within. If something doesn’t feel right, stop, take time to re-evaluate and see if it is the best solution for you. You can always consult other people.
Ask yourself the following questions to help gain clarity on what you should do:
- Is this going to bring me closer to my goals or desires?
- Is this what’s best for my business?
- Is this what’s best for me?
- Is this what’s best for my family?
You were born with an internal guidance system, your intuition. Follow it.
Meet Dr Amanda Chan
Founder of Optimize My Healing
Dr. Amanda is a chiropractor who focuses on Neuro-Optimization.
Her tools and strategies aim to help people regulate and optimize their nervous systems.
Connect with Dr. Amanda HERE!
