December 24 - Are you giving yourself a break?

Published: Wed, 12/24/25

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December 24 - Are you giving yourself a break?

December 24 – Are you giving yourself a break? Are you never good enough for yourself? Do you find yourself focusing more on what you are not getting done versus what you have gotten done? Do you compare yourself to others, only seeing where you are falling short instead of where you are uniquely you? Do you feel a need to constantly be productive as a measure of your own self-worth?

Our greatest catalyst for accomplishment lies within our own self-image and confidence in what we are trying to achieve. When you focus more on what isn't versus what is, you are telling yourself you are not worthy of what you desire. When you are always on the go, you are not taking the time to savor moments of accomplishment and the small successes along the way. Pause. Catch your breath. Give yourself a hug, high five, and a little love. You deserve it.

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FORBES FEATURE: Why Margin Isn't Enough

The fourth in a series of Sherre’s Forbes.com thought leader articles based on our Economic Vitality® model has published entitled, Profitability Quotient: Why Margin Isn’t Enough. As the senior editor reviewing the article stated, “This piece makes a strong case for profitability quotient as an under-discussed factor in business success … readers will gain a lot from your insights here.” We couldn’t agree more! We are on a mission to help drive 100% business and it begins with helping business owners and leaders see what they aren’t seeing and thinking like they need to think to thrive!

FEATURED BLOG: Coffee Holiday Pairings

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FORBES EXPERT: Referrals That Work

Sherre’ was among the experts asked for how to make an effective professional referral. Her Tip #1 emphasizes the importance of referring with confidence to build your circle of influence. READ all the expert tips to level up your credibility as a go-to source.

FORBES FEATURE: Velocity Quotient = Agility

Part three in Sherré’s Forbes Thoughtleader Series, based on our Economic Vitality® scalability best practices, was just published on Forbes.com. In this article entitled Velocity Quotient: Empowering Growth & Agility, our third critical component for sustainable business success is introduced. If you haven’t read the first two articles on achieving a high business IQ and a high EQ culture, click on the hyperlinks.

FEATURED BIZGROWTH 5.0: Igniting Velocity

Want to take a deeper dive into igniting the Velocity Quotient in your business? Our latest BizGrowth 5.0 blog, Igniting Velocity: From Volatility to Scalable Growth, was released today providing even more to embrace to lead a business that can scale with agility and sustainability. This bonus edition offers seven key internal volatilities that can hinder momentum-building velocity in a business. This edition also includes our bonus Internal Volatility Diagnostic Assessment checklist.

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Trailblazing isn’t always overnight. Sometimes it happens over decades of seeing what others aren’t seeing and thinking unlike anyone is thinking. Sherre’ has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs succeed in unprecedented ways. BizGrowth Inc congratulates our founder for being recognized as one of MSN’s Top Trailblazing Women Revolutionizing their Fields. We couldn’t be prouder of the work that we do!

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ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL PODCAST: Sherre' was the Anything But Typical guest on this podcast focused on entrepreneurial ingenuity, inspiration, and success. Listen to her interview by CLICKING HERE.

5 NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF A CODEPENDENT BUSINESS: Our BizGrowth 5.0 blog shares five ways codependency stifles a business' growth, opportunities, ability to expand, or ability to replicate success. Read the blog, and consider how you may have fallen into one or more of these traps. Our next blog will be coming out soon entitled The Negative Impacts of Being a Codependent Leader.

FEATURED EXPERT IN EI+ MAGAZINE: Sherre’ is now an expert specialist on corporate culture for EI+ Magazine. guest expert on corporate culture and engagement with EI+ Magazine. Her first article, Corporate Culture’s Role in High Organizational EQ, just went live! EI+ Magazine’s mission is to be a one-stop resource for those seeking to learn about and/or develop their emotional intelligence across various facets of life and business.

BRANDING: PREFERRED, NOT JUST DIFFERENT: Our BizGrowth 5.0 blog, Branding: Preferred, Not Just Different will get you re-evaluating your branding! In a world where every type of business can be commoditized, making branding a strategic operational initiative adds distinction and value in many facets when embraced effectively.

WE ARE BIZGROWTH INC.: For 40 years, we have been dedicated to helping entrepreneurial enterprises grow and business owners prosper. To learn more about all we do to help entrepreneurial companies build preference, value and worth, go to www.bizgrowthinc.com.

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