Erin Acton

The #1 success habit of successful people. They show up. Day after day after day after day. Some days they feel like it.... Some days they don't. Some days are amazing. Some days aren't. But they show up and keep showing up. Drop a below if you're showing up today.

Even the most successful business owners can struggle with mindset. Make sure you aren't one of them. To change your business, master your mindset. Learn how this week in this virtual event with eWomenNetwork Milwaukee run by Managing Director Lori Wood. Key Takeaway #1 The biggest mindset mistake nearly every entrepreneur makes... Key Takeaway #2 Two simple strategies to significantly increase your business success Key Takeaway #3 Self-sabotaging words to eliminate from your vocabulary Register to attend this virtual event: https://www.ewomennetwork.com//mindset-mastery-su/register

Mindset mastery secrets. I spill the goods next week. Join in, and also connect with other awesome people in business at an online networking event. Link below. https://www.ewomennetwork.com//mindset-mastery-su/register

Happy anniversary to me: Six lessons from six years in business Oh, the things I've learned since I started my coaching business six years ago. I was fresh from the corporate world and ready to make a big difference in the lives of women. If I only knew then what I knew now. :) Here are six lessons I've learned (and am still learning) after six years of being in business. If you want to learn what you're made of, start a business ... You'll be confronted with all of your weaknesses, all of your insecurities, and all of your fears. The better you get at being self aware, the better off your business will be. You'll be faster at pinpointing what's working, not working, and missing. You'll get better at adjusting to curve balls. You'll have the patience to know that the effort you put in today will pay dividends tomorrow. You, yes you, are probably the biggest obstacle and biggest opportunity to leveling up your business. Trust yourself It took me a long time to put my Act On It Success System out there. I didn't trust my intuition. I was insecure. I questioned whether people would want it and whether the program would have any value. It took me a long time of one-on-one, customized client work to realize that the things my clients wanted support with were the very things that I had in my program. I was looking for external proof when my heart already knew what was what. You're in sales so get over it and get good at it And I've learned to love it. I still have so much more to learn in this area so that even more of awesome people who are the perfect fit choose to invest in themselves. Don't take it personally People say no. And that's OK! That's where they're at. When it's an obvious fit that we should work together and they say no, I do still wonder how I might have made our conversation that much more impactful so that they could say yes to themselves. For those who aren't a fit, I love letting them know (in a loving way, of course) and making a recommendation or a referral to someone. Show up Show up for yourself and your business. Of course, that includes working on your money-making activities first and everything else after that. In your downtime, show up for your business by doing something that helps you to be even more effective at your business: learn, read, exercise, be present with your loved ones. Show up where you are at. Follow up For goodness sake, follow up with people who show interest in your products and services. And keep following up till you have the chance to connect. Oh the lives I could have impacted in those early years if I had only picked up the phone and followed up with them.

Have you told yourself these things? When you are fresh and rejuvenated, it's easier to meet your goals. But watch-out for this crusher of dreams: the all-or-nothing mindset. It's probably why so many people give up on their goals before the end of the month. Here are a few examples of the all-or-nothing mindset, and what to do about them.... "I don't have an hour to spend on this project today like I want, so I'll just do it tomorrow." Flip the switch and consider what you might be able to accomplish with the time you have. "I might at well finish this bag of chocolate tonight, and then it's gone." Melt that thought with this one: "If I enjoy a piece or two, I'll feel better and will have a piece or two to eat over the next several days." *Anxious, shallow breathing after setting a goal* "I have to do ALL of these things to meet my goal? As if I'm going to be able to do them all. Why even bother starting." Breathe through it and bring it back to the present. "What is one tiny thing I might be able to do on this project today that will get me one step closer to this big goal?" "I've already missed two workouts this week. I might as well skip the rest too." Power up: "If I do a short workout today, I'll stick with my commitment to myself, and I'll feel better tomorrow." Which one of these will you practice changing? Let me know below!

Work-life balance is unique to every single one of us. Here is what I wish more people knew about it. 1 Work-life balance means different things to different people "I never want to be balanced! I'd never get anything done with all that sitting around!" That was my client in a recent conversation. When I asked her more about it, she realized that she had a preconceived notion of what balance was SUPPOSED to be. This limiting belief made her feel like balance would never... be possible for her. She confided she really wanted more balance, she just didn't know how to get it. So we curated a work-life balance vision specifically for her. She got pretty excited about it. Your version of balance isn't my version. It's not your sister's version either. Or your mom's or best friend's. Your balance is uniquely yours. You get to decide what balance means for you. 2 You will never have balance if you work today to rest tomorrow If you ever tell yourself, "When I get through these things, then I can go easy next week." Usually, next week never arrives. When people tell me they're exhausted but feel trapped by all the things they have to get through, I probe for the cause. I often find this type of faulty thinking. 3 Balance is real and is possible Balance has a rhythm and is like a piece of music. Some parts of it speed up, and others are slow and mellow. It has flow. It can also change depending on the day, your environment, your goals and timelines, and your season of life. Do regular check-ins. How satisfied are you with your work-life balance? If an area or two feels off kilter, think about what small thing you can adjust to make things better.

With each step you take, you get closer to your goal. Keep going. You'll get there. "There are massive returns to doggedness. The people who achieve the most are often the ones who stick with it when others don’t."-Daniel H. Pink What's your go-to way to help you stick with something that's hard to do? I like to tell myself something positive and take a moment to remind myself why I'm doing it. Share yours in the comments.... #Motivation #LiftAsYouClimb #Goals #GoalDigger #GoalSetting #WomenEntrepreneur #Fempreneur #FemaleEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #BusinessWoman #BusinessWomen #Business #Persist #Persistence #Stubborn #StickToItIveness #ActOnIt #ActOnYourDreams #ActOnYourGoals #KeepGoing

You know you want some help but you're not sure if you need a life and business coach or a counsellor. In my latest blog post, I share the differences between the two and share the key question to ask yourself so you can decide with confidence. Read on: https://www.erinacton.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a/

Join us to celebrate with Teri Kerr at her first official Accelerated Networking event as Managing Director! Great marketing opportunities for your business in a community of other women business owners who truly do want to lift you as they climb. And I'm excited to learn from Zahra Efan about money in my business!

What a beautiful bouquet! Big love to Sandra Yancey and Kym Yancey for showing your appreciation. I have so much love for eWomenNetwork and feel so honored to have led the Victoria chapter for these past few years. It's been fun, it's been rewarding, it's been challenging and it's been such an amazing opportunity to be mentored by these two. Hot dang are they good at business! I will continue to be involved with the chapter and look forward to welcoming Teri Kerr with The U...nstuck Duck as the new Managing Director. Now, onto my continued meeting prep. It's the last time I'll be leading the Accelerated Networking event!! I have my waterproof mascara on!

Final day for early bird tickets. You can still get tickets after this, but they'll be a little bit more. Would love to have you join in for this fabulous online networking opportunity.

Join us! We have a supportive community, genuine connections, and want to help you grow your business. We're all in this together. Accelerated Online Networking happens this coming Tuesday from 6-8 pm. Details below.

Coming up next week! So excited for this special event, my last Accelerated Networking event as the Managing Director for our eWomenNetwork Victoria chapter. Come celebrate with me and welcome our incoming Managing Director, Teri Kerr of The Unstuck Duck.

I am looking for three people who haven't experienced eWomenNetwork before to join me at this event. Comment below or reach out to me through messenger - if it's a fit, I'd love to offer you a complimentary ticket. Tuesday morning, 9-11 a.m. online.

I am so excited to be hosting this event online in Victoria. Reach out, make some awesome business connections and get inspiring, practical and motivating insights from a woman who has created a global, multi-million dollar business!

Give a high five below if you are ready to blow the lid off of average!

If you could ask the CEO and Founder of a multi-million dollar, global organization a question, what would it be?

Get the straight goods from two business owners who know what it takes to create successful, compelling businesses.

TRUE or FALSE: The business we have tomorrow will be heavily based on the actions we take today. Join us on Tuesday for Accelerated ONLINE Networking to market and promote your business, to learn from our speaker (how to have your website stand out on Google), and make connections with other like-minded business owners. Register below.

How to stand out on Google That's what we're learning at our Accelerated ONLINE Networking Event. You'll also get to market and promote what you do and co...nnect with a diverse group of entrepreneurs. Grab your tickets here: https://www.ewomennetwork.com//make-your-website-/register See more

Such great lifting while rising during this Strategic ONLINE Business Introduction today. I lead these events at least once a month. Each person brings their latest business challenge or opportunity and gets advice, ideas and input from the other entrepreneurs who're there. If you're interested in attending our next one, send me a message!

Three things you can do starting now to support your business. Tune in to this chat I had with Jane Johnston to get things moving in your business.

This is so exciting! We have members from around the world attending our online accelerated networking event on Tuesday. No matter where you are, you can register for our event to market and promote what you do and learn from a former NASA marketing executive about what to do NOW to attract your ideal clients. Details below.

Learn from a former NASA marketing exec to get ideas to pivot in this new business environment. This event is ONLINE, so you can attend from anywhere in the world and meet others from around the world!

A sneak peek into next week's business education portion of our eWomenNetwork Victoria, BC accelerated networking event on March 10.

Having an amazing time hanging with my eWomenNetwork sisters Jane Johnston and Mary Lou Newbold at the #PowerofPlatinum Summit.

Get your tickets now for the @YES All-Island Entrepreneurial Summit! Foresight is 2020 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2689766611073030&id=127458513970532