Allison Baggerly, owner of Inspired Budget and author of “Money Made Easy,” brings light to mental health preservation as a business owner. She stresses the importance of honoring personal boundaries and making conscious choices to maintain mental well-being throughout your business activities. 

Overcoming Mental Health Hurdles as a CEO 

As an extrovert, conferences, podcasting, and meetings with other business owners have become her support system.  

Allison’s experiences with depression and anxiety throughout her business growth journey have shaped her perspective that combating isolation, prioritizing self-care, and seeking professional help when necessary are crucial components of maintaining mental health as a business owner. 

Resources mentioned: Books by Byron Katie: “Loving What Is” and mini dry-erase boards https://amzn.to/3vJfMZ7 

How to Prioritize Self-care While Running a Business 

[00:04:35] – Maintaining Mental Health as a Business Owner 

Implementing daily routines that prioritize mental well-being, such as journaling, devotional time, and listening to a specific playlist, can shift your mindset towards abundance and productivity. By understanding personal triggers and incorporating self-care practices, business owners can show up more abundantly in their work. 

[00:21:36] – Impact of Podcasting on Mental Health and Business Growth 

Starting her podcast to serve her extroverted personality, Allison unintentionally created a platform that reaches a broad audience, ultimately boosting her business success and personal well-being.  

[00:38:47] – Separating Work and Personal Life 

Allison emphasizes the importance of boundaries between work and personal life by establishing strict working hours and shutting down work at a designated time to prevent burnout. She also highlights her appreciation for other business owners in her masterminds & via daily chat as they discuss challenges, share advice, and maintain connections while working from home. 

Learning to Recognize Growth, Even When You Miss a Target 

“Just because you didn’t hit it or accomplish it or, like, really, truly get there halfway there is better than nothing.” – Virginia Elder 

Sometimes we set high expectations for ourselves, but progress is progress no matter how small. It’s important to celebrate the little victories along the way towards our bigger goals. Keep pushing forward, even if you’re only halfway there. 

Connect with guest, Allison Baggerly:  

Website – Inspired Budget 

Podcast – Inspired Budget 

Instagram – @inspiredbudget 

Book – Money Made Easy 

Connect with host, Virginia Elder:   

Website – Reaching Abundance  

Facebook – Podcast Abundance Business Page  

Instagram – Podcast Abundance  

LinkedIn – Virginia Elder  

YouTube – @ReachingAbundance  

This podcast is edited and managed by the team at Podcast Abundance. To discuss working together on your podcast or YouTube channel, book a Discovery call with Virginia.