Are you creating the income you TRULY want in your business right now? Or does it sometimes feel like you’re on a rollercoaster when it comes to money (with more lows than highs?).
I get it. I’ve been stuck in that cycle of feast and famine in the past and it’s NOT a happy place to be.
And I’ve found that when you’re not creating a consistent stream of income, you need to ask yourself ONE question to find out why.
Want to know what it is?
The number one question you need to ask yourself is:
‘Where am I NOT being consistent in my business right now?’
Everything in your life and your business is a mirror for you, including your income, so if you have an inconsistent income at the moment, then you are being inconsistent somewhere.
Now I know this might be pretty hard to hear.
And you might feel like slipping into defence mode. ‘Nicola, I’m working really hard at my business and you’re accusing me of being inconsistent?’
I understand.
But I’m asking you to take an honest, unwavering look at yourself and how you are in your life and business.
Because the truth is, there are no quick fixes. (Well there aren’t any quick fixes that are truly sustainable).
So take a deep breath and reflect on any areas where are you not being consistent in your business right now. I’m pretty sure that you’re amazing at what you do – the way you serve your clients, the product you create, the content you share.
But where is there inconsistency?
Maybe it’s in your marketing, or reaching out to potential clients, or finishing projects, or your pricing, or your self-care, or your inner work – your personal development.
All of these areas have an impact on your income. And the hard fact is that if you’re being inconsistent with any one of them, then you’re likely to experience an up-and-down income.
And yes, self-care and personal development are JUST as important as the more practical elements of your business.
I was speaking with a client the other day and she mentioned that she feels guilty for taking time for personal development – to do courses or watch videos.
And I encouraged her to carve out time each week specifically for personal development – to see this as a key part of her business, not something extra.
The only time it becomes an issue is if you’re spending ALL of your time on self development and inner work and not taking action.
There are 3 pillars in your business – action, self-care and growth and personal development and they each need to be consistently consistent.
To be completely honest, I’ve certainly been inconsistent in all of these areas at times in the past.
The key reason why I started my own business was to create more freedom and flexibility in my life. So I’ve totally resisted consistency in the past.
I’ve told myself I like to go with the flow – at times I’ve either got wrapped up in action and neglected my self-care and inner work or gone totally the other way.
But in recent months, I’ve come to see the huge value in consistency. And that when we create consistency in our business, it allows us to experience even more freedom and flexibility (rather than panic and uncertainty!)
Side note: When I talk about action here, I mean income-generating activities.
Speaking with potential clients, following up with enquiries, making new connections, creating compelling content that draws people to you.
Not fiddling with your website for months on end, or hiding behind your laptop. (Not that you would ever do that, eh?)
So, where are you NOT being consistent right now?
I know it takes guts to have a long, hard look at yourself and admit what you’re not doing at the moment.
But I guarantee, once you identify what you’re missing out on and start incorporating it consistently – and by consistently I mean every single day – you will see a difference in your income.
And the same question can apply to abundance or thriving. If you’re not seeing an abundant or thriving income, where are you not being abundant or thriving in your life and business right now?
This is a real power question.
