Dr. Flowers shares strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to overcome limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors grounded in neuroscience, psychological safety, and emotional resilience.
You don’t need a nap… you need nourishment
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Hey Reader Let’s talk about a form of rest we don’t often name… Connection. This is on my mind because I’ve just returned home after spending 3 days in Atlanta where I had the honor to speak to a room full of education consultants… All about overcoming their fears and strengthening their entrepreneurial mindset. My presentation was impactful... but what I also noticed was the transformation happening simply through the relationships being cultivated in the space. Laughing. Sharing. Community. We’ve been taught that rest is only about sleeping, stepping away, or turning off… But for leaders like you... Rest also looks like being seen, supported, and reminded you’re not carrying it all alone. True restoration isn’t always quiet. Sometimes, it sounds like:
2 Ways to Restore:
Schedule Social Nourishment: Book time this week with someone who energizes you. No agenda. Just connection.
Stop “Powering Through” Alone: The next time you feel stuck, resist the urge to isolate. Send the text. Join the group. Ask for insight. You were not meant to lead alone. Support. Space. Community. The more you’ll notice your energy, focus, and productivity naturally start to return. Where in your life have you been mistaking isolation for strength? And what might shift if you chose connection instead? You deserve more than just rest. P.S. Whenever you're ready... here's a few ways we can work together: * Only 2 weeks left to join the waitlist for the innerWORK Collective! Just head right here to join the waitlist (at no obligation to you) You'll be the first to know when doors open, get early bird rates, and qualify for special bonuses available only to those on the waitlist! * If you'd like to explore having me deliver a workshop or talk on supporting the mental and emotional wellness of your leadership team, you can fill out the interest form here. I'd love to discuss partnering with your organization! To receiving as much as you give! Warmly, Enjoyed this newsletter? Feel free to forward this email (in its entirety) to someone who may benefit! Received this newsletter from a friend? Feel free to sign up here, and receive a free mindset planner as a ‘thank you!’ |
Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers
Dr. Flowers shares strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to overcome limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors grounded in neuroscience, psychological safety, and emotional resilience.
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Hi Reader, I was in conversation with a group of business leaders last week where some were feeling an inner resistance around launching a new offer… Due to what ultimately amounted to a ‘fear of failure.’ I shared how we tend to treat failure like a final verdict - like it’s concrete evidence that we’re not ready, capable, or worthy. But ironically enough, when it comes to testing new ideas and initiatives… Failure is simply part of the research and development process… The same process...
Hey Reader, This month, let’s talk about the one thing leaders aren’t talking about enough… As the ambitious leader that you are, you're probably juggling 100 tabs in your brain… Clients, deadlines, payroll, strategy, vision… the list goes on. But where do YOU fit into your own 'to-do' list? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a powerful reminder that our impact starts from within. Because distress and burnout don’t just appear overnight… It creeps up first as a whisper seeking...