{"id":13240,"date":"2024-09-02T18:10:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T18:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/225-practicing-self-care-while-running-a-retail-business\/"},"modified":"2024-09-02T18:10:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T18:10:58","slug":"225-practicing-self-care-while-running-a-retail-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/225-practicing-self-care-while-running-a-retail-business\/","title":{"rendered":"225. Practicing Self-Care While Running a Retail Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/online-workshops-list\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png\" alt=\"Retail Online Training\" width=\"729\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png 729w, https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"date\">Sep 2, 2024<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With host retail coach Wendy Batten<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/podcast-intro\/<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Looking for a retail survival guide for the Holidays?<br \/>\nI\u2019ve got you! My Holiday<br \/>\nSuccess Bootcamp is truly all you need to rock the 4th quarter<br \/>\nin your retail business. And the best news is you can purchase it<br \/>\nas a stand-alone masterclass this year! Don\u2019t wing it this holiday<br \/>\nseason! Grab<br \/>\nit here!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Holiday Success Bootcamp got a glow-up in 2024! In<br \/>\naddition to the 5 masterclass sessions, the program also<br \/>\nincludes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">A list of curated ideas (that we<br \/>\nknow work!) for promotional events for every holiday\/celebration<br \/>\nfrom October through January<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">6 editable email templates every<br \/>\nretailer should send between Black Friday and New Year\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Holiday gift certificate<br \/>\ntemplates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Social media prompts and editable<br \/>\nQ4 Canva graphics that make scheduling posts for the holidays<br \/>\nEASY<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2026and so much more!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In This Episode:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Happy September! Did you know September is Self-Care<br \/>\nAwareness Month? Well, it is &#8211; so let\u2019s talk about it. As I\u2019m sure<br \/>\nyou know by now, running a retail business is rewarding, but it can<br \/>\nalso be overwhelming. This episode of the Creative Shop Talk<br \/>\nPodcast focuses on self-care for retail shop owners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As retail shop owners, we must remember that self-care<br \/>\nisn\u2019t selfish at all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s SO important to avoid burnout in your retail<br \/>\nbusiness. So let\u2019s talk about being the CEO of your life, not just<br \/>\nyour business.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Some points discussed in this episode:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Your life needs you: I chat about<br \/>\nchecking in on different areas of your life and why you need to<br \/>\nprioritize them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Health and Energy: Focus on your<br \/>\nhealth by optimizing sleep, movement, and nutrition. Small<br \/>\nimprovements in these areas lead to greater energy, which fuels<br \/>\nyour business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Mental Health: Be mindful of<br \/>\nstress and anxiety. Recognize the signs of overworking, and take<br \/>\nsteps to relax, such as reducing screen time and practicing<br \/>\nmindfulness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Set Boundaries: Learn to say \u201cno\u201d<br \/>\nto things that drain your energy and be clear about your goals.<br \/>\nWhen you are planned out and clear about your priorities, it\u2019s<br \/>\neasier to manage the day-to-day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">People: Surround yourself with<br \/>\npeople who lift you up. Be intentional about being in the room with<br \/>\npeople who have a solution mindset, not a complaint mindset, those<br \/>\nwho give you energy, not take it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Hobbies and Joy: Rediscover<br \/>\nhobbies and activities that make you happy. (Yes, you need to make<br \/>\ntime for fun and joy). This doesn\u2019t just benefit you\u2014it helps<br \/>\neveryone around you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Pay attention to the tension. We unintentionally<br \/>\nignore some areas of our lives unless we&#8217;re being intentional. So,<br \/>\nwhat do you need to feel alive and thrive?&#8221; &#8211; Wendy Batten<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When you take care of yourself, you can show up<br \/>\nstronger for your business and your loved ones. So tell me: what<br \/>\ndoes self-care look like for you? What are your best tips?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">And remember: running a retail business doesn\u2019t have<br \/>\nto be so hard &#8211; and you don\u2019t have to do it alone! The Inner<br \/>\nCircle is always open and full of like-minded retailers who\u2019ve<br \/>\nbeen where you are. And the masterclasses will have you thinking<br \/>\nabout your business in ways you haven\u2019t before. See you<br \/>\ninside!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;The world belongs to the energetic.&#8221; \u2013 Ralph Waldo<br \/>\nEmerson<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ready to Level Up? Join The Retailer\u2019s Inner<br \/>\nCircle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Retailer\u2019s<br \/>\nInner Circle. You\u2019ll have access to countless Masterclasses<br \/>\nincluding Foot<br \/>\nTraffic Made Simple, Shop Standards, Money Matters, and so many<br \/>\nothers. Plus, you\u2019ll have access to a private Facebook group where<br \/>\nmembers can ask questions or share advice and their experiences of<br \/>\nrunning a retail shop. And Q4 is coming! We\u2019ve got your back. You<br \/>\ndon\u2019t have to do retail alone!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Related podcasts we think you\u2019ll like:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n106: Multi-Passionate Jo Packham and the Creative Business<br \/>\nJourney<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n185: Avoid Burnout with Guest Expert Dr. Ashley Margeson<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">About your host, Wendy Batten<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In case we haven\u2019t met yet, I\u2019m Wendy, a small<br \/>\nbusiness coach and founder of the<br \/>\nRetailer\u2019s Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop<br \/>\nowners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more<br \/>\nprofits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail<br \/>\nbusiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Through online classes, business coaching programs,<br \/>\nspeaking, and a top-ranked podcast,<br \/>\nI\u2019ve helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their<br \/>\ndreams and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My<br \/>\nsignature private coaching community, The<br \/>\nRetailer\u2019s Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world<br \/>\nbuild their retail business skill sets and confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I am proud to have been featured in several major<br \/>\npublications, including my own business column in What Women Create<br \/>\nmagazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked<br \/>\npodcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for<br \/>\nseveral brands, associations, and communities that are passionate<br \/>\nabout the success of independent retailers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When I\u2019m not coaching, you will find me either DIYing<br \/>\nand renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in<br \/>\nthe UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about<br \/>\nour travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up<br \/>\nto in our coastal village. I\u2019d love to invite you to check out one<br \/>\nof my free resources for real retailers at https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/free-resources\/\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more support from Wendy<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Retailer\u2019s<br \/>\nInner Circle &#8211; Join Wendy inside the best retailer\u2019s<br \/>\ncommunity<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Free<br \/>\nresources for shop owners\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hang out and connect<br \/>\nwith Wendy on IG\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All<br \/>\nof Wendy\u2019s programs and services for shop owners can be found<br \/>\nHERE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Subscribe &amp; Review on<br \/>\niTunes<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Are<br \/>\nyou subscribed to my podcast? If you\u2019re not, I\u2019d love you to<br \/>\nconsider it. Subscribing means you won\u2019t miss an episode!<\/p>\n<p>Click here to subscribe to iTunes!<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"docs-internal-guid-168d19cd-7fff-c7be-9147-253d9d1cc45f\">If you want to be more of<br \/>\na rockstar, I\u2019d love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes<br \/>\nas well.\u00a0 Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast<br \/>\nand they\u2019re also fun for me to go in and read.<br \/>\nJust click here to review, select<br \/>\n\u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d and let me know what<br \/>\nyour favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank<br \/>\nyou!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n      var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n      if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n      js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n      js.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.8&appId=834757889913083\";\n      fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n    }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/online-workshops-list\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png\" alt=\"Retail Online Training\" width=\"729\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png 729w, https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sep 2, 2024 With host retail coach Wendy Batten \u00a0 https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/podcast-intro\/ \u00a0 Looking for a retail survival guide for the Holidays? 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