SUMMARY

In this episode of the Pattern Shift Podcast, I, Saskia de Feijter, share my journey as a serial entrepreneur, artist, designer, and marketing expert in the slow fashion industry. I emphasize the importance of aligning personal intentions with business goals to achieve success and maintain well-being.

I recount a time when I struggled with overwhelm, managing multiple roles while dealing with chronic illnesses. Without a clear plan, I found it challenging to grow my business. However, through self-care, research, and implementation, I transformed my approach.

I introduce the concept of personal intentions, which are the "why" behind our actions, providing focus and meaning to our lives. I share a three-step process for setting personal intentions: checking in with oneself through journaling or meditation, dividing life into relevant areas, and crafting short, clear intentions for each area.

I highlight the importance of regularly revisiting these intentions, integrating them into daily life, and using them as a guide for decision-making. Additionally, I recommend starting a bullet journal as a practical tool for implementing these practices.

Personal well-being is the foundation of sustainable business success, and setting personal intentions can help entrepreneurs align their actions with their beliefs and achieve greater focus.

MAIN TAKEAWAYS

• Align Personal Intentions and Business Goals: Before setting business goals, it's essential to understand your personal intentions and align them with your entrepreneurial journey.

• Intentions Provide Meaning and Focus: Personal intentions serve as the "why" behind your actions, offering meaning and focus to your roles and responsibilities.

• Three-Step Process for Setting Intentions: The episode outlines a practical three-step process: Check-in with yourself, set personal intentions for different life areas, and use these intentions as daily guides.

• Regular Review and Adaptation: Personal intentions should not be static; they should be regularly reviewed and adapted to guide your decisions and actions effectively.

• Bullet Journaling as a Practical Tool: Bullet journaling, a versatile productivity system, can be a valuable tool for integrating personal intentions into your daily routine, fostering mindfulness, and improving focus.

These takeaways emphasize the importance of balancing personal well-being with business success and offer a practical framework for achieving this balance.

QUOTES

• "A healthy and happy person is a better business owner." - Emphasizing the foundational role of personal well-being in achieving sustainable business success.

• "Personal happiness and health are the groundwork for building sustainable businesses." - Underscoring the importance of prioritizing personal well-being as a foundation for entrepreneurial success.

• "Bullet journaling literally changed my life. It brought me clarity and focus when I needed it most." - Highlighting the transformative impact of bullet journaling as a practical tool for achieving clarity and focus in personal and business life.

LINKS

• Notion
• Bullet Journal Website: This link leads to the official website for bullet journaling, which is mentioned as a practical tool for integrating personal intentions into daily routines.

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SHOW CREDITS

Episode idea, production, artwork, interviews by Saskia de Feijter

Episode edited by Niall Mackay

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EPISODE CREDITS

Production Saskia de Feijter

Artwork by Saskia de Feijter

Episode edited by Niall Mackay

Music by Jonathan Boyle

Webpage Design Saskia de Feijter

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