Success In Mind; Motivation, and Inspiration for Entrepreneurs

Ep. 410: Ever feel completely mentally exhausted, even when you haven't accomplished much on your to-do list? You might be carrying more than you realize. Mental load is the invisible work of remembering, planning, anticipating, making decisions, and keeping everything running. And for entrepreneurs, that invisible workload can become overwhelming. In this episode of Success in Mind, Teri Holland explores the psychology of mental load, why entrepreneurs often feel responsible for everything, and how being "the capable one" can become an identity that's difficult to let go of. Drawing on psychological concepts like attention residue, working memory, and the impact of unfinished tasks, Teri explains why your brain can feel exhausted even when you haven't been physically busy. But this conversation goes beyond productivity and time management. It's about the emotional weight of responsibility, the resentment that builds when you're carrying too much, and why delegating tasks doesn't always mean you're delegating the mental burden. In this episode, you'll learn: What mental load is and how it differs from your actual workload Why entrepreneurs, especially women, can experience overwhelming invisible responsibilities How attention residue and unfinished tasks contribute to mental exhaustion Why being responsible for everything can become part of your identity The connection between mental load, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and resentment Why resting physically doesn't necessarily mean you're recovering mentally Five practical ways to reduce mental load, establish boundaries, and reclaim your mental energy Here's the question worth asking yourself: Am I doing this because it's genuinely my responsibility, or because I'm uncomfortable with what might happen if I don't? High performance isn't about doing everything, being available to everyone, or constantly operating at maximum capacity. It's about creating the conditions that allow you to perform well and sustain your success. Sometimes the answer isn't learning how to do more. It's recognizing what you no longer need to carry. Your challenge: Identify one responsibility, expectation, or problem you've been mentally carrying that you can finally put down. Because just because you're capable of carrying it doesn't mean it's yours to carry. If this episode resonates with you, share it with an entrepreneur who needs to hear this message. About Success in Mind Hosted by Teri Holland, Success in Mind explores the psychology, mindset, and human behaviour behind success, helping entrepreneurs challenge their thinking, build sustainable high performance, and create success on their own terms.

Ep. 408: Burnout and the Hidden Cost of Ambition with Sophie Ash What happens when you build the life you thought you wanted, and realize it’s burning you out? In this episode of Success in Mind, I’m joined by Sophie Ash, author of Be the Person, for an honest conversation about burnout, ambition, perfectionism, people pleasing, self-trust, and what it really means to be successful. Sophie shares her experience of losing connection with the life she had worked so hard to create and ultimately reinventing her life around freedom, intuition, and a more honest definition of success. We talk about the complicated side of ambition: what happens when your drive to achieve starts costing you more than you realized? How do perfectionism and people pleasing contribute to burnout? And is it possible to pursue big goals without abandoning yourself in the process? In this conversation, we explore: • Burnout and the hidden cost of ambition• Perfectionism and people pleasing• Recognizing when the life you built no longer fits• Redefining what success means to you• Rebuilding self-trust after burnout• Creating a more intuitive approach to business and life• Pursuing ambition without abandoning yourself• Building success that actually feels successful If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or ambitious person who has ever thought, “I worked so hard for this… so why doesn’t it feel the way I thought it would?” this conversation is for you. CONNECT WITH SOPHIE 📖 Get Sophie’s book:Be The Person Follow Sophie: Instagram Learn more: https://prospology.com/ TRY KAJABI FREE FOR 30 DAYS 🎙️ Turn your passion into an online business with KajabiFree 30 day trial ABOUT SUCCESS IN MIND Success in Mind explores entrepreneurship, mindset, high performance, personal growth, and what it really takes to create success on your own terms. Hosted by Teri Holland. CONNECT WITH TERI HOLLAND www.teriholland.ca Instagram  

  Ep. #390: The hardest part of success isn’t becoming someone new — it’s letting go of who you were. In this episode of Success in Mind, high-performance coach and hypnotherapist Teri Holland explores the identity gap — the strange in-between space where you’ve outgrown your old self but haven’t fully stepped into the new one yet. If you’ve ever felt like success doesn’t feel like you yet, this episode will help you understand why — and how to bridge the gap between where you are and who you’re becoming. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: What the “identity gap” really is and why it happens How your subconscious mind resists change (even the good kind) Why imposter syndrome and resistance are signs of growth The emotional side of transformation and how to process it Three steps to align your current identity with your future self A short guided future-vision hypnosis to help you embody your next level This one is for the high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and creators who are ready to feel fully aligned with their success — mind, body, and identity. Download Teri's hypnosis recording, Your Ideal Day: https://teri.mykajabi.com/idealday 💬 Connect with Teri: Instagram → @theteriholland Website → www.teriholland.ca Book a consultation → www.teriholland.ca/about-you  

Are you feeling drained, stuck, or disconnected from the business you once loved? You’re not alone. In this episode of Success in Mind, Teri Holland shares her raw and personal journey through entrepreneur burnout—and what it really means to outgrow your goals. Discover why it’s okay to pivot, how to let go of a version of success that no longer fits, and how to redefine your path without guilt. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “stick with it” when your heart says otherwise, this episode is your permission slip to evolve. Learn more about the (Almost) 1:1 workshop with Teri and Yahel: www.teriandyahel.ca 📓 Journal prompts inside 🎧 Includes stories from Teri’s past in personal training and theatre 💬 DM Teri on Instagram to join in the conversation www.instagram.com/theteriholland Chapters 00:00 Embracing Change in Entrepreneurship03:58 Navigating Guilt and Fear of Change10:07 Permission to Evolve and Let Go12:56 Clarity Through Action and Movement  

Ep. 386: Do you ever sit down to work on something important, like launching your podcast, growing your business, or finishing that big project, only to find yourself cleaning the junk drawer instead? That’s resistance. And here’s the truth: resistance isn’t laziness, it’s a signal. In this episode of Success in Mind, I’ll show you how to decode what resistance is really trying to tell you so you can stop sabotaging yourself and start moving forward with confidence. You’ll learn: The 3 hidden messages inside procrastination and avoidance How to tell the difference between fear-based resistance and true misalignment A simple 3-step process to move through resistance without burnout Why micro-actions create momentum and build unstoppable self-trust Resistance is not your enemy, it’s your guide. And when you learn to listen to it, you unlock the next level of growth in your business and your life. ✨ If this episode spoke to you, please: Follow Success in Mind so you never miss a new episode Share it with a friend who struggles with procrastination Leave a review to help others discover the show 📲 Connect with me: Instagram: @theteriholland Podcast website: Success in Mind Work with me: Book a Consultation