What I’ve Been Embracing in Business Right Now (and Maybe You Need To, Too)

Let’s be real for a second: business ownership can feel like a lot.

We see the highlight reels. We scroll past the productivity hacks. We hear “you should be doing more,” and somewhere deep down, we believe it. Even when we know better.

But lately? I’ve been choosing a different path.

One that’s slower. Softer. More strategic. One that honors life as much as it honors work. And while I’m still a work in progress (aren’t we all?), I wanted to share what I’ve been embracing in business right now—because I have a feeling you might need it, too.

1. Slow and Steady Wins the Race (Seriously)

For a long time, I was addicted to urgency.

Launch now. Finish fast. Stay visible. Say yes.

But what I’ve been learning—really learning—is that moving slower doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. It means you’re being intentional.

When I give myself the time to:

• Think through strategy
• Refine my offers
• Let an idea breathe before I execute

…I end up with work that’s more aligned and more impactful. And that always serves my clients (and myself) better in the long run.

I’m no longer measuring success by how quickly something gets done, but by how well it serves the goal. And let me tell you—there’s freedom in that.

2. Attention Management > Time Management

This shift has been huge for me.

I used to believe the secret was managing my time better. Planning the perfect day. Sticking to the hour. Color-coding everything in three calendars.

But what I’ve realized is that it’s not really about time. It’s about attention.

Some tasks require deep focus. Others don’t. And sometimes, I have 5 hours—but my brain only has 20 minutes of usable creative energy.

So now, I ask myself:

• What do I have the attention for today?
• What can I realistically focus on with energy and intention?
• What’s going to move the needle—not just fill the time?

This shift from time management to attention management has made me kinder to myself—and far more productive in ways that actually matter.

3. Giving Myself Grace for Life (Because Life Be Life-ing)

Here’s the truth: I’m a multi-passionate business owner and a human being.

Sometimes I’m energized. Other times I’m exhausted. Sometimes I’m planning content calendars and strategy decks—and other times I need to unplug, drink water, and be still.

And that’s okay.

Lately, I’ve been embracing grace.

Grace for not hitting every deadline.

Grace for resting when my body demands it.

Grace for growing slower than I imagined.

Because what’s the point of building a business if I’m burned out and resentful the whole way through?

I’m learning to trust that giving myself grace doesn’t mean giving up—it means honoring what’s real so I can keep going.

4. Networking Doesn’t Have to Feel Sleazy

If you’ve ever felt weird about networking, same.

The events. The small talk. The “let’s connect” with no follow-through.

It used to feel performative. Transactional. Not me.

But here’s what I’ve been embracing lately: networking as relationship building—not strategy.

For me, this looks like:

• Reaching out to people I genuinely admire, just to say “I see you.”
• Following up after panels or classes with curiosity, not pitches.
• Asking better questions in conversations.
• Showing up in community spaces where real connection is prioritized.

And you know what? It’s working.

Not just in the “I got a new client” sense (though yes, that happens), but in the “I feel seen and supported” sense. And that matters more than any business card ever will.

Final Thoughts: Rewriting My Own Rules

Everything I’ve been embracing lately comes back to this:

I get to decide how I do this.

And so do you.

We don’t have to build our businesses based on hustle, pressure, or other people’s timelines. We can move with intention. Work with energy. Rest with purpose. Connect with heart.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, maybe it’s not because you’re doing it wrong—maybe it’s because you’re trying to follow a path that was never meant for you.

So here’s your permission slip:

Take what serves you. Leave the rest. And build your business at a pace—and in a way—that honors both your brilliance and your humanity.

Because that’s sustainable success.