self limitation. It’s frustrating. It’s one thing to shoot for the moon, give it your all and fail. At least you know you gave it your all. It’s another thing altogether when you know you’re not reaching your full potential, and you don’t even want the success because you feel as though you won’t be able to enjoy it.
SWEM: What do you do in the midst of those challenges?
SH: It’s certainly a struggle to remain motivated. However, I think back to how much I disliked being an employee. I use coping mechanisms, including keeping myself busy to avoid getting too low. Since starting my business, I’ve had a renewed spiritual fervor, especially coming toward the end of the month. Now I don’t just pray for myself, I pray for my clients, and for the people that owe them, and also for the people who owe them in turn. It’s definitely a long prayer chain now.
SWEM: How is it possible to not be fearful in these times?
SH Everyone I know and have had a discussion with on this topic is fearful. I think also that belief in God and in the fulfillment of your purpose helps. Yes it’s important to take all the safety measures that you can, but it’s also important not to over think things. Recently I’ve been seeing the truth in the statement that "you attract what you think about".
SWEM: What would be your best advice to women entrepreneurs who may feel fearful?
SH: Tap into your belief system and let go of negativity in your life. Would you rather live your life knowing that you played it safe and did not fail? Or that you understood and gave your best at fulfilling your true potential, regardless of whether you fail or succeed?
SWEM: Who do you think needs to get involved to ensure we get the support we need in terms of our safety as entrepreneurs?
SH: I think that a major community led crime plan is needed for our country. With that, we all need to take a look at ourselves and understand, and be willing to do what it takes to make our country safer. If you know of criminal activity in your area or network report it. It’s everything from the extra ice cream that you ‘stole’ from Massy (yes that was me, yes I returned it, even though it took ages to explain to the cashier that she cashed one tub instead of two) to the corruption that you may see at your workplace. Of course there needs to be frameworks and processes to support such a system to ensure that people are kept safe.
SWEM: Are there any resources you can suggest?
SH: People need to stand up, speak out and be counted. There are resources that are available that can be used. Rather than isolated grumbling, start conversations about issues that matter. Reach out to your Councilor or MP if there’s a local issue that affects you.
SWEM: What would you like to say in closing to our readers?
SH: I think I’ve said a whole lot already, so I just wanted to thank everyone who will read and listen to my story.
Saelese is an entrepreneur and an Attorney at Law and Head of Chambers at Titan Chambers. One of her life’s goals is to find a perfect balance between the professional and creative sides to her personality.
She hates labels but notwithstanding that, lately she’s been calling herself a happy wife and mother of one.
She is a Jane of all trades and lives for increasing her knowledge base. She is an unapologetically proud Hilarian.
She loves travel and dessert and she especially loves desserts when travelling. She works primarily to pay bills and secondarily to take vacations. She’s currently burning the midnight oil and saving her pennies for her dream vacation.
She is learning to live a life in balance.
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