Episode
389: How to Stay Grounded as a Business Owner (No Matter What’s Going On)
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- Profit by Design
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- Feb 19, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1935
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- http://www.tapthepotential.com
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Summary
Do you ever feel like your mind is running faster than your business can keep up? When everything feels urgent, noisy, and heavy, staying grounded can feel impossible. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Starling and Melissa Kay share their #1 grounding ritual: the simple, repeatable practice they return to–no matter what’s going on in business or life. This kind of grounding is all about creating a moment of steadiness that helps you lead with clarity rather than reacting from stress. You’ll learn why grounded leaders make better decisions under pressure, how one small daily ritual can calm your nervous system and sharpen your focus, how to stay centered when your business feels chaotic, and why consistency matters more than complexity when it comes to mindset. If you’re tired of being pulled in a hundred directions and want a leadership rhythm that actually supports you, this episode is for you! Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential production. Show Highlights: Unique challenges for business owners that bring pressure The #1 muscle entrepreneurs need to build is the ability to ground ourselves. Melissa’s #1 tip for time management: Create a time block every day in your schedule to connect with yourself. We aren’t good at slowing down and allowing space for nothing-ness. The benefits of journaling to make time for yourself Breathwork is valuable in grounding and calming yourself. (Use cues and smells to train your body to do deep breathing and slow down.) Self-talk is critical! We need to celebrate our wins! Ground yourself with essential oils, powerful affirmations, artwork, plants, low light in the evening, intentionally planned healthy dinners, and focused efforts to promote good sleep. Give yourself permission to put your phone down. A good night’s sleep is the doorway…