I have always wrestled with this. It’s not that I’m not aware of what I’m good at– I’m pretty self-reflective– it’s just that unless explicitly asked, I’m not going to tell you about it. This aversion to tooting my own horn has held me back throughout my life. Seriously, who’s going to tell you how amazing I am if I don’t? (I kid! A little.)

Though I am not trying to take myself to Donna Meagle and Tom Haverford levels (seriously, I can’t believe this is the last season of Parks and Recreation. ), I am taking the time to promote myself and my business and treat my doggone self to success!

Daily Worth is self-described as “the leading financial media company for women.” After stumbling on to the website right before the close of the year, I’m willing to believe them. If you’re not reading Daily Worth every day, then you’re missing out on some truly insightful content.

When I found this amazing article, 6 Steps to Embracing Self-Promotion, I knew it would be wrong to keep it to myself. Here’s the rundown:

1. Change Your Thinking: Gotta get that mind right.
2. Be Yourself: You know what they say about everyone else already being taken.
3. Find the Right Audience: You can say all you want, but it matters not a bit if you’re talking to the wrong folks.
4. Focus on Your Why: When it’s real to you, it will be real to others.
5. Know Your Value: You is smart, you is kind, you is important. KNOW it. OWN it. Don’t let yourself or anyone else steal your shine.
6. Give, Then Ask: Show your heart. Provide value. Then when it’s time to make the sale, you’ll have no problems going for it.

Read the full article now, read the rest of the entire website later.

Hat tip to the Daily Worth for the list.

What are your self-promotion struggles?

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