Where do I fit in? — Lionesses of Africa

by Eldari Visser 

Many a business woman struggles with self-talk that can be very negative! This is only going to make you give up on your dreams to early. The exact same happens with our finances and our investments. We see a bunch of figures and notifications of investment growth or no growth and nothing looks good. Even worse, your neighbour and her business is flourishing. All around you it seems chaotic! People all trying to get to the top, struggles to be first and now to conquer our new world first! 

What are your typical thoughts?

• I really don’t know what is happening with my finances but it seems that I just cannot get going?

• I don’t have an idea why I bought this investment?

• My money is not growing

• What is wrong in my business, I am working my behind off and still it stays so quiet?

• Maybe quit now while you still can?

• I don’t have a clue on how to pivot with the “new” business world- I feel so stupid!

Honey, we have all been through this mill. BUT here is the key! Your skills and you are unique.

In a pack of lionesses they all know that they each form part of the bigger productivity of the group. The bigger girls chase in front, some take the flanks and the rest sees to either the back (no hyenas) or some look after the babies. In the end, success is a group effort.

In the bigger view of society and economy we all play an important role to create a place of safety and success for ourselves and the children, our communities and our family.

So when you want to use your money to plug a hole – don’t! Other holes will appear. When you want to quit – don’t! Your success is at hand.

Proclaim your success.

• My money will grow – any good investment is great for my future

• My finances will work out- stick to the budget and keep tabs on spending habits -even the cuppas (coffees)

• I can make this work – just keep on doing what I love

• Focus girl, you are part of a greater reason in this economy and you have a role in it too

Next time when you see how the lioness pack operates, remind yourself that you are also as brave and courageous and as fierce as they are. Don’t break your dreams with thoughts of loss and failure. I can because I am me!

Till next time – stop fiddling with your money – leave it to grow!