Hi lovelies,

To a degree, your career is a reflection of who you are. It’s a nice way of showing how educated you are, your passions, thoughts, and even your values. With that said, when you’re a business owner, you are your business. Working for an employer doesn’t immediately show who you are, but if you’re running your own business, this essentially shows who you are. 

With that said one thing that deters entrepreneurs from stating what their business is would be the fact that there’s this fear of judgment. It’s entirely understandable, and on top of that, since your business is like your baby, something you built from the ground up, it’s painful if it gets judged, too. Whether you’re doing an online shop, coaching, marketing, or basically selling any type of good or service, it’s so important that you conquer this fear. So, here’s exactly what you need to know in order to do that. 

Embrace Self Confidence
Building self-confidence is the foundation for overcoming the fear of judgment. Understand that everyone faces criticism at some point in their journey, and it's a part of growth. Focus on your strengths, skills, and unique qualities that make your business special. When you believe in yourself and your vision, external judgment matters less. Honestly, within time, it’ll become more natural, especially after seeing how good your business is going. Never be ashamed of your business; wear it with pride like a badge!

Shift Your Mindset
The mindset is so important when it comes to self-discovery. After all, when it comes to things like Myers Briggs Strong Interest Inventory, your whole mindset and perception changes because you’ve learned something new, something about yourself. So, what you’ll need to do is reframe your perspective on judgment. Instead of seeing it as a threat, view it as an opportunity for growth. 

Constructive feedback can help you refine your business and make it better. Embrace a growth mindset that welcomes challenges and learning experiences. In all honestly, it might take a lot of time before that mindset kicks in, but it’s going to help a lot. 

Develop Thick Skin
Unfortunately, every business owner needs to do this. Understand that not all criticism is personal or valid. Develop a thick skin by reminding yourself that opinions vary and not everyone will appreciate your work. You’ll need to instead go ahead and focus on constructive feedback and ignore or gracefully accept the rest. 

When you get out there, especially market your business online, you might get some hateful comments and rude messages in general. You can’t make everyone happy, and some people just fuel on being mean. So you need to forget them and just focus on developing a thick skin. 

Only Focus on Your Ideal Audience 
When it comes to any business, only focus on something small and then grow from there, and that includes this, too. You can’t please everyone, so it’s best to only focus on pleasing your audience- the ones that will actually help grow and bloom your business. By focusing on those who truly value your offerings, you'll find more support and understanding.