The WE Unite Manifesto – A credo for living more & stressing less in business

By Michelle | Published August 13, 2012

I will stop saying, “Busy”, every time someone kindly asks the question, “How are you doing?”

I will treat my time as an asset.  I will treat time as my friend and not my enemy.

I will say, “No” to the good so I have time to say, “Yes” to the great!

I commit to self-care.  I will start and end my day with me.

I will take care of my body – the vehicle to fulfill my dreams (and my to do list).

I will unplug more and reconnect with myself, my family, my friends, and God.

I will use my gifts to better the world.

I will give up my award as Multitasker of the Year and be more present in each of the roles I play.

I will stop expecting people around me to have a crystal ball.  I will ask for the help I need.

I will stop trying to do it all, and will enroll assistants, interns and others to help me grow my businesses.  I will use their gifts, so I can focus on my strengths.

I will give my kids undivided attention.  When I’m with them, I’ll close the laptop and turn off my phone.

I will make my kids and my husband a priority.  I will schedule time with them, and honor that time.

I will stop “sacrificing” my marriage for my business.  I’ll show love and gratitude to my husband each day and schedule a date night each week.

I will stop feeling guilty.  Guilt is a choice.

I will stop wallowing in all that’s going wrong and focus more on what’s going RIGHT.

I will stop comparing myself to other women and honor the path and timeline I’m on.

I hearby sign the WE Unite Manifesto,

Michelle
Michelle McCullough is the Managing Director for Startup Princess and is also a National speaker and business consultant.  Michelle recently released Marketing Mastery, a 4 disc audio program that helps entrepreneurs and small business become confident in their messages that reach the masses.  Michelle became a partner in Startup Princess  in 2008.  She is responsible for event planning, marketing, affiliates, sponsorships and partnerships. Over the past 4 years she has coached women entrepreneurs (and even some men) and helped them grow their businesses from “dream in development” to established thriving businesses.  Michelle is a speaker, strategist, success expert and a serial entrepreneur. She started Doodads Promotional Products when she was 19 and has also spent the last 12 years working in marketing and advertising. She’s worked in all aspects of the industry from production to creative and sales to management. On top of her full-time jobs, Michelle has cultivated her love for entrepreneurship by running Doodads as a successful side business.  Today it continues to thrive.  This year Michelle launched a coaching program called “The Life Balance Myth” to help busy entrepreneurs build thriving businesses AND meaningful personal lives.  She believes that life balance is a myth, but she provides practical tools to achieve personal and professional success.   Michelle has two children ages 4 and 2 and lives in Utah. You can learn more about Michelle at SpeakMichelle.com.

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