Let's tackle a common challenge many of us face at work—dealing with customers or bosses who do not honor our boundaries around personal time. Though it can be difficult to navigate this situation, with the right approach, you can advocate for yourself while maintaining a positive professional relationship.

I'll explain the CTFAR self-coaching tool, how to use it, and the three questions that can help you regain your personal time with grace.

There's a free bonus handout that aligns with this episode at summermorris.com/10

Be sure to check out Episode 8 because it covers CTFAR and the three questions in greater detail. You can find episode 8 at summermorris.com/8

Do you create a list of what you need to do, then find it grows SO LONG that you feel like you still need to do something? That your day is unfinished because you could not accomplish what you had planned to complete?

Then do the same thing, staring at another never-ending list the next day? If that’s you, too, then you are in for a treat, my friend.

Today's episode is about exploring the powerful concept of winning the day with your big three. We'll look at how you can narrow your To-do list to three key tasks to win your day.

This can help you increase your focus while reducing stress and wasted energy.

So, grab a pen and paper OR today’s free downloadable handout at summermorris.com/9

We can DNF in many areas of our lives, from personal relationships to weight loss or health-related goals to attempts at getting out of debt, finishing school, or achieving a professional milestone.

When DNF happens, it can leave us feeling defeated, ashamed, depressed, and even demotivated.

How can we transform setbacks like DNF into opportunities for growth and resilience? Let's delve into some strategies and mindsets that can guide us through these challenges, helping us emerge stronger on the other side.

As a bonus, to help you Overcome Setbacks & DNF, I created a free downloadable workbook that goes hand-in-hand with this episode.

You can download it at summermorris.com/8

Understanding your ideal customer can SIGNIFICANTLY impact your business in many ways. It creates greater clarity when developing your services or products,...your marketing strategy,...and your communication with…and service to…your customers.

Today’s episode is part 2 of the Niching Down To Up Your Profits series. In it, we'll discuss how narrowing down WHO YOU SERVE, meaning serving only your ideal customers (and saying NO to others who aren’t a good fit), can increase customer satisfaction, productivity, and profitability.

We’ll also get you started on identifying WHO your ideal customer is.

As a bonus, to help you identify your ideal customer, I created a free downloadable workbook for the Niching Down To Up Your Profits series that goes hand-in-hand with this episode.

You can download it summermorris.com/7

Today's episode is the first segment in a Niching Down To Up Your Profits series.

We’re exploring the powerful concept of narrowing your scope of services (or the products you offer) and how this can lead to better client relationships, increased efficiency, and, ultimately, higher profits for your business.

Narrowing your offerings can help YOU become the go-to expert, make your marketing efforts more successful with higher conversion rates, and more.

Next week, in part 2, we'll discuss how narrowing down WHO YOU SERVE, meaning serving only your ideal customers (and saying NO to the others that don’t fit your parameters), can also increase your customer satisfaction, productivity, and profitability.

I’ll also help you start identifying WHO your ideal customer is.

As a bonus, I created a free downloadable workbook for the Niching Down To Up Your Profits series that goes hand-in-hand with this episode.

You can download it at summermorris.com/6

Do you have a business, health, or money question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?

Email your question to podcast@summermorris.com

Setting healthy boundaries and saying no to customers is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and preserving physical and mental well-being.

I understand it can be challenging to navigate relationships with customers. Setting personal boundaries can sometimes lead to resistance from others, as they may not be accustomed to these new boundaries or may feel challenged by them. It is natural for people to push back when they sense a shift in dynamics or expectations. But with the right approach, you can communicate your needs effectively and establish clear boundaries.

As a bonus, I created a free downloadable workbook for Setting Healthy Boundaries & Saying No To Customers that goes hand-in-hand with this episode. You can download it at summermorris.com/5

Let’s dive into a topic I help my coaching clients better understand so you can begin to break the unhealthy patterns that keep you from feeling better and living the life you want. We’re talking about how to get out of our way by identifying and overcoming self sabotage.

Self sabotage: the act or habit of behaving in a way that interferes directly with one’s own goals, well-being, relationships, etc., as by comfort eating, procrastination, or lashing out at others

Bonus handout at summermorris.com/4

Welcome to today's episode of the Mindful Mavericks Podcast. Today, I’m sharing seven tips for achieving your goals and making your desired outcome inevitable.

These tips build on the content I shared in the past two episodes. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to episodes 1 and 2, you can find them at summermorris.com/podcast.

So whether you aim to get healthier, improve your finances, or turn your passion into a profitable side hustle, these tips can help you stay focused, motivated, and on the right path.

Seven tips to achieve your goals for good.

Tip # 1: Set Clear and Specific Goals

Tip #2: Create an Action Plan…for ONLY 3 goals

Tip #3: Believe.

Tip #4: Be Consistent

Tip #5: Surround Yourself with Positive Influences

Tip #6: Stay Accountable

Tip #7: Celebrate Your Wins

I have these tips, plus a few more, to help you achieve your goals on this episode’s handout that you can find at summermorris.com/3