Averil Maher Coaching

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your to‑do list wondering where to even begin, you’re not alone. So many women in business are juggling a million things — clients, family, emails, ideas, and that constant feeling that there’s never enough time.

I know that feeling all too well. A few years ago, I hit a point where I was running on empty. My life looked fine from the outside, but inside, I felt completely overwhelmed. I was reacting to everything instead of working from a place of calm and clarity.

That was my wake‑up call. I realized that success without peace of mind isn’t really success at all.

Over time, I began to rebuild how I worked and lived. Here are three simple shifts that helped me move from chaos to calm — and that I now teach other women to do too.

Understand Your Stress Story

We all have a “stress story” — the patterns and beliefs that keep us stuck in overdrive. For me, it was the belief that I had to do everything myself to prove I was capable. Once ...

Running your business can be stressful, and one of the biggest challenges women entrepreneurs face is getting a steady flow of clients.

As a service provider, you are fully attuned to what your clients want and are amazing at getting them their desired results. So why aren’t you getting more clients? Often, our external struggles mirror our internal journey so, if you are wondering why you are not getting enough ideal clients then it may be time to reflect on your inner world as well as outer, practical strategies.

Mindset: The Foundation of Your Business

As much as we focus on strategy, networking, and offers, your mindset is equally, if not more, important. If you're holding onto limiting beliefs—perhaps a thought that you're not experienced enough, not good enough, or simply not worthy—these thoughts could be your biggest roadblocks. It's important to identify these self-limiting beliefs, work through them and replace them with empowering affirmations.

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Being an 'At Home Entrepreneur' can often turn into a balancing act.  The duties of work and home begin to overlap, and often one can take over.  Many entrepreneurs decide to work at home to spend more time with their families, but end up dedicating even more time to work.  Here are a few tips to help you juggle.

1. Get organized. Figure out what your goals and priorities are, in your business and in your personal life, then figure out how to achieve them.  Put your house, office, and other life demands into separate categories, then allocate appropriate tasks into each category. Having a clear picture of what you need to do in each area can help eliminate overwhelm.

2. Create Lists. Once you have your plans and goals, make to-do lists.  Have a Master list and then a daily list. Organize your list by priority. What 3 things could you do today that would make the most impact. If something doesn’t get done today, carry it over to the next day.

3. Mix it up. If you are foc
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