is quiet quitting over?...[SIE💡]
You've no doubt seen the news about layoffs at Twitter.
But it's not just the flashing "sky-is-falling" news about [insert social media company du jour here] that is noteworthy.
Companies across the board are seriously missing their numbers and facing increased costs. And it's not just Meta, Twitter, Amazon looking to balance their books. Here's a list of announced hiring freezes and layoffs. And as far as I know, there are 2 ways to increase profits...
1) charge more, or
2) cut costs
So can the culture of "quiet quitting" survive an economic downtown when those who depend on others for a paycheck are looking at company layoffs?
Probably not. But that's if you believe quiet quitting is more than just a made up trend. This writer thinks the whole thing is fake. And Business Insider thinks it's definitely over if it was real.
What do you think? Hit reply and let me know.
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JOURNAL PROMPT: Do you do more than what's required in your work? What are your conscious and subconscious beliefs about doing more than required?
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TIPS TO WORK BETTER
1. My friend Khe shared a great article of his last week about what we tend to do as business owners when we get nervous about the business. We get busy. But does that actually help? Read: "Should you work harder in a recession?" to get some perspective on the thrashing about we think will solve our problems. Read more.
2. Increasing profits by 1) charging more, or 2) cutting costs isn't actually an either/or situation. It can be a balance of both. If you're a service provider, when was the last time you raised your rates? There might be a good reason to stick with rates for long-time clients (i.e. charging more for new clients instead), or maybe it's time to take stock of all the recurring subscriptions you have for your business. (I shared how I'm doing that in my Work Better Tip #3 last week). If you're feeling the squeeze of less profits, what little shifts in different areas of your business can you make that will help?
3. Neil Patel is always good for quick tips and easy-to-implement marketing ideas. Check out this video on how Google wants to see good Meta Descriptions on your website (and he shares good tips for creating them.) Watch now.
TIPS TO LIVE WELL
1. I don't know about you, but I've seen more and more conversations the last few years (particularly in women's groups) about seasonal living. It's the concept of going with the flow of the season of the year and not expecting yourself to show up the same at all times. Now that we experience all four seasons in N. Idaho (and we just spent 2 full days harvesting and processing food), I am sinking into this ebb and flow and embracing it. I've never looked forward to quiet, inside coziness like I have after the hard work that is growing food. I encourage you to think and plan for how this ebb and flow can align with your business (times to market and times to be more back office). If you're interested to learn more, I recommend reading The Self-Care Year: Reflect and Recharge with Simple Seasonal Rituals and Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living: From Ayurveda to Zen, Seasonal Wisdom for Clarity and Balance.
2. As I continue on my awareness of emotional eating journey, it's become obvious to me that my biggest struggle is I am almost always DOING SOMETHING whilst I am eating. Lunch at my desk clearing out my inbox. Dinner on the couch watching a movie with the kids. Snack in the car while I'm running errands. It's the multitasking, "I think I'm being productive" curse. And while I wrote a great blog on how to eliminate multitasking with work — I really need to apply that to eating and taking care of myself as well. If I can just start with being present during dinner, that would be huge. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences with this! Hit reply if you want to share.
3. Not surprisingly, living seasonally closely aligns with being Hygge. If you're resonating with the idea of slowing down and enjoying where you are, browse my Pinterest search on "Hygge Winter Ideas" to get you in the mood and give you some inspiration.
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