Everyone talks about overwhelm, but what about underwhelm?
This is the story of how a simple mindset shift helped me move from feeling stuck and discouraged in my business to finding clarity, momentum, and renewed purpose. If you’re feeling off-track, this reflection might offer the shift you’ve been needing.
I have to admit: starting my business felt nothing like I imagined. After the initial excitement wore off, I found myself grappling with an unexpected sense of underwhelm. My days lacked structure, clients were few and far between, and income was inconsistent. I’d sit at my desk, staring at a blank screen, trying to create content or plan for the future. The weight of the nothingness felt crushing.
Each morning felt like a repeat of the last—empty, lonely, and uninspiring. Slowly, I slipped into a spiral of negativity and despair, feeling trapped in a cycle I couldn’t break.
Weeks passed under this cloud, until one morning, I stumbled upon an old note I’d written to myself: “What do you have to give thanks for?”
Those words hit me hard, and something shifted. I decided to focus on gratitude—to write down everything I appreciated about my current situation. Not only that, but I also asked myself: How are these challenges helping me grow and stand in my power right now?
Here’s what I discovered:
- The empty schedule became a gift of time to reflect and work at my own pace during this period of change.
- The lack of clients gave me the opportunity to learn, prepare, and develop methodologies I would use later.
- The unclear direction encouraged me to reconnect with my inner compass and define what I truly wanted.
This simple act of gratitude broke me free from a scarcity mindset. Instead of fixating on what I didn’t have, I began to see what I already did—and to acknowledge the progress I’d made.
Sure, I didn’t have as many clients as I wanted, but I did have paying clients. I’d built an online presence, created a website, designed business cards, and started networking with professionals. Day by day, I was taking small but meaningful steps to make my business more visible and successful.
In my negativity bubble, I couldn’t see any of this. I was so consumed by what was missing that I overlooked the seeds I was already planting. This mindset shift my focus to progress, however small, gave me a renewed perspective. I realized I was doing what I loved and already making a difference with the skills I’d cultivated.
And guess what?
With this mindset shift, came a change in my reality too. I woke up each day feeling lighter and more at peace. My positive energy began to attract new clients and opportunities—the very things I’d been longing for.
Because here’s the truth: What you focus on grows.
When you align your energy with positivity and gratitude, you magnetize the things you desire.
So, if you’re feeling underwhelmed—whether in life or business—pause and ask yourself: What do I have to give thanks for, right now? No matter how small, find it. Your actions stem from the energy of your cause, so make sure it’s rooted in gratitude.
It will change everything.
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