Julee Gracey

If discipline is more important than motivation... then how do you stay motivated to stay disciplined?! 😧

I definitely need motivation during the day when my energy gets low or I start to procrastinate.

Tools and tricks that I use are I have my 'cheerleader sheet' next to my computer with text, emails and testimonials of clients that I have helped. I also have a motivation app I can listen to for 5-10 minutes that helps me get pumped up and back in the right headspace.

You won't feel motivated all the time and staying disciplined can be hard from some people. So, put together your tools for success that help support you during the day.

Perfect is usually just fear.

“What if I look stupid?”
“What if I’m not good enough?”

Okay… but is that 100% true?

Who told you that? Where is the proof?

Most of the time, you’re not facing facts. You’re arguing with a story you made up in your own head.

Let go of perfect.

Make the call. Say the thing. Try anyway.

Confidence comes after action, not before it.

The “self-made woman” sounds cute… but it is not the full truth.

I have never gotten anywhere meaningful without another person, a mentor, or someone holding me accountable.

Yes, confidence matters. Drive matters. Ego can even help you push harder.

But unchecked ego will also convince you that you already know everything.

Data shows people have a 76% higher success rate when they have a mentor holding them accountable each week.

So maybe the strongest thing you can do is tuck the ego in, sit down, listen, and learn.

That is how winners get better.

If you’re ready for mentorship, accountability, and the structure to actually move your business forward, join me inside my June Bootcamp.

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.

I studied accounting.

Did I want to be the accountant?

Absolutely not.

I wanted to build the business, sell the value, and leave the spreadsheets to people who actually enjoy suffering. 😂

Being capable is not the same as being called.

Sometimes growth looks like saying,
“Yeah… this is not for me.”

If you want help growing your business- jump into my Business Builder Bootcamp, starting April 7th! 🎉

Click the link the bio to sign up today.

99% of my problems can be solved just by eating something. 😂

Do you get grouchy when you are hungry or is it just me? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Every time you say yes when you mean no… every time you answer messages late at night… every time you “just squeeze one more thing in”, you train people how to treat you.

Most burnout is self-induced because you haven’t clearly set and enforced the line.

Look at where this might be happening:

• You respond to clients at all hours
• You take on work that isn’t aligned
• You undercharge and overdeliver to prove yourself
• You allow last-minute changes with no consequences
• You feel guilty when you’re not working

That’s not hustle. That’s a lack of leadership.

Boundaries aren’t selfish. They’re strategic. Decide your availability. Decide what you will no longer tolerate and stick to it. Your business should fund your life, not consume it.

We lie to ourselves more than anyone else.

Challenge yourself to question your own thoughts. Ask yourself, is it 100% true or am I using this an an excuse not to move forward due to fear?

You are the problem AND the solution.

How can you get your point across with the least amount of words?

As business owners, we are passionate about what we do. As we should be!

We love to explain all of the details about our business and how we help people. The thing is, social media is not the same as in-person conversations.

You have to make your message short and to the point.

Do you have a hard time getting your point across quickly? If so, DM me and let's see how I can help you, so you can reach more people.

AI is fun! But don’t use it to hide… we want to see the real you. ♥️ If you aren’t comfortable showing up as YOU, I get it. I would encourage you to join Confidence on Camera Academy. I designed the program specifically for those who want to promote their businesses but being on camera is a struggle. It’s logical and factual… no fluff of ‘just believe in yourself’. This walks you through an actual framework that works!! 💃🏼