With the enormous amount of advice and strategies available online, and everyone insisting their method is the best, it can feel incredibly overwhelming to create or update your marketing strategy. But by approaching this mindfully, it doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth.

Here are my tips to gain clarity so you know exactly what you need.

Using a mindful approach to your marketing strategy will help you navigate inevitable complexities with greater ease and clarity. It’s worth remembering too that the goal is to create a strategy that delivers results and feels sustainable, so you don't burn out trying to juggle and deliver a million things.

Start with your intention

What do you want to achieve here? Is it increasing brand awareness, generating leads, or boosting sales? Clarity on your end goal will help streamline your action.

What are the values of your business? Getting clarity on this alignment keeps your marketing authentic and will resonate more with your audience. This is so important. I’ve learned this the hard way, getting swept along by format when I should have been focusing on serving from the heart.

Keep it Simple

Because the internet is so vast, choose a few reputable sources of marketing advice and stick with them. Having too many opinions will lead to confusion.

Prioritise the first few key strategies that align best with your goals and audience. Quality over quantity is crucial. It can be so tempting to overdo it. It takes discipline to keep it simple and focused.

Mindful Planning

One of the key things that gets in the way of success is procrastination. This happens a lot when we’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. To avoid this freeze response, create a step-by-step plan that breaks down your strategy into manageable tasks. This will reduce overwhelm and make the process more approachable.

Be present. Focus on one task at a time. Multitasking is a myth. The brain is simply jumping from one thing to another really fast and not doing anything to the best of it’s ability. I used to pride myself on being able to multitask but it took me to the edge of burnout. I do not recommend this strategy.

Regular Reflection

Schedule regular check-ins with yourself to assess what’s working and what’s not. I like to take myself off to my favourite cafe to do this. You can’t beat a pen and a notebook to feel really connected to what you’re writing. This exercise helps you identify any adjustments you might need to stay on track.

Balance

Avoid Burnout by not overextending yourself. Marketing is a marathon, not a sprint.

Try using some simple mindfulness practices to maintain your mental wellbeing. When there’s space and calm in the mind, the body will follow. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Be Flexible

The definition of wellbeing is flexibility. Of course you need decide what you’re doing, and a plan to follow, but don’t be too rigid about it all. If something needs tweaking, do it. Try not to get emotionally attached to what you’re doing (I’ve been there!), it can waste a lot of precious time.

Decide what metrics are important to what you’re doing, and check them regularly. This data will instantly show you what’s working and what needs changing.

Every step of your business is a learning opportunity. It’s great practice to reflect on what went well to celebrate and what you can improve for next time.

Community and Support

Your fellow entrepreneurs want to help you! Most people who have run their own business love sharing their wisdom to those who need their guidance. Don’t be afraid to ask.

And lastly, look into what type of collaborations or partnerships can help amplify your marketing efforts without doubling your workload.

I hope this helps. Something that I’ve had to frequently remind myself is to allow myself the space to think about this and really consider it. It’s amazing what answers emerge when you quieten the clutter of the mind and hear your intuition.

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Building Your Marketing Strategy with Intention and Ease