Why Mindset Alone Won’t Make You Successful in Business

Why Mindset Alone Won’t Make You Successful in Business

You can’t just “think” your way to success… but you can’t just “do” your way there either. So what’s the missing piece?

The truth is, mindset alone won’t make you successful!

Neither will strategy on its own.

And neither will just being in alignment.

You need all three working together to build a business that’s sustainable, profitable, and actually enjoyable.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into The Freedom Code—my 3-part success formula that helps online coaches and service providers finally create consistent income, freedom, and ease.

Why Mindset, Strategy & Alignment Need To Work Together:

Success isn’t about just thinking positively… or just working harder.

Each part of The Freedom Code boosts the others—when one is missing, the whole thing wobbles.

  • If you’re only focusing on mindset, you stay stuck in “manifestation mode” without taking aligned action.
  • If you’re only focusing on strategy, you end up working way too hard on things that don’t feel good (hello, burnout).
  • If you’re only focusing on alignment, you feel great… but you’re not actually building wealth or momentum.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—so let’s strengthen all three!

The Freedom Code: Your Path to Consistent Income & Ease

So how do you actually balance all three? Let’s break it down:

1. Aligned Business Strategy – Build a Business That Feels GOOD & WORKS

Your business needs to be built around YOU—your values, your energy, your strengths.

✅ Create an aligned business blueprint so your offers, clients, and pricing fit your life, not the other way around.
✅ Develop a success mindset so you actually believe you’re capable of reaching your goals.
✅ Implement strategy that feels natural instead of forcing tactics that don’t suit you.

2. Effectiveness Code – Work Smarter, Not Harder

Hustling harder isn’t the answer. The key is working in flow and staying focused.

✅ Learn how to work in a state of flow and clarity so you’re not spinning your wheels.
✅ Develop the CEO mindset of peak performance—making decisions quickly and staying focused on what actually moves the needle.
✅ Build daily habits that keep you in flow, focused, and productive without overworking.

3. Magnetic Money Code – Attract & Hold More Wealth with Ease

If your money mindset is shaky, you’ll sabotage your income.

✅ Align your energy with abundance—so you naturally attract opportunities, clients, and money.
✅ Transform old money stories so you can keep the money you make (because if deep down you don’t feel deserving, you’ll find ways to lose it!).
✅ Implement a simple 5-minute money system that smooths out irregular income and makes every dollar work for you without micromanaging your finances.

How to Integrate All Three – without overwhelm:

💡 Here’s my simple, no-overwhelm method:

1️⃣ Start with Alignment – Before jumping into a new strategy, ask: Does this fit my values, strengths, and lifestyle?
2️⃣ Layer in Mindset Upgrades – Notice when old money stories, self-doubt, or overworking patterns creep in, and start shifting them.
3️⃣ Take Focused, Strategic Action – Ditch the busy work. Identify 1-2 needle-moving activities and go all in.

When all three are working together, your business flows, your income grows, and success actually feels good.

Ready to escape the Hamster Wheel?

The Freedom Code is your path to consistent income, more freedom, and a business that actually feels good.

Watch my FREE Masterclass: Blow Up The Hamster Wheel to learn more


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How to Take Back Control When Your Business Is Running You

How to Take Back Control When Your Business Is Running You

Does your business feel like a never-ending to-do list? You started this for freedom and flexibility—but somehow, it’s taken over your life.

It’s time to flip the script. Learning how to run your business without it running you is key to building a sustainable, joy-filled business that fits into your life—not the other way around.

Most entrepreneurs follow someone else’s blueprint and wonder why they feel overworked, exhausted, and disconnected. The truth? Alignment creates flow, freedom, and abundance.

How to Design a Business That Aligns With YOUR Life

Too many business owners design their business first and then try to fit their life around it.

Instead, flip the script:

✅ Define your lifestyle goals first
✅ Simplify your offers & services to reduce overwhelm
✅ Set non-negotiable boundaries to protect your time
✅ Automate & delegate more
✅ Trust what feels good—not just what looks good on paper

When your business aligns with your life, everything flows easier.

 

Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Joy-Filled Business:

 

 

STEP 1. Define Your Lifestyle Goals First

Start with your dream life. Ask yourself:

  • How many days a week do I want to work?
  • How much time do I want for travel, family, and fun?

Your business should support your ideal life, not the other way around.

 

STEP 2. Simplify Your Offers & Services

The more complicated your business, the harder it feels. Audit your offers:

  • Are you serving clients who aren’t aligned?
  • Are you offering things that drain your energy?
  • Where can you simplify?

Less complexity = more time, energy, and clarity.

STEP 3. Set Non-Negotiable Boundaries

Time is your most valuable asset. Decide:

  • When do you work?
  • When do you unplug?
  • What are your hard NOs?

Your calendar should reflect the business and life you actually want.

STEP 4. Automate & Delegate More

You don’t have to do everything yourself! Where can you:

  • Automate tasks to save time?
  • Delegate to a team or a VA?
  • Streamline processes to create more freedom?

STEP 5. Trust What Feels Good—Not Just What Looks Good on Paper

Success isn’t just about revenue—it’s about freedom, fulfillment, and sustainability.
If something in your business feels heavy or forced, it might be a sign to pivot.


Why Alignment Creates Flow, Freedom, and Abundance:


When you’re aligned:

✅ You attract the right clients effortlessly
✅ You feel energized instead of drained
✅ You make decisions faster & with more confidence


One of my clients recently had a business model that exhausted her.

Each new client she signed committed her to more hours at her desk, less time with her children and having to be available to respond to voice messages almost 24/7. It was nuts!!

But she needed to make more money so was working hard to bring in more clients – but they just wouldn’t flow.

When we shifted her to a more aligned offer, she instantly started making double the income – while working fewer hours.

That’s the power of alignment!

 

Your business should feel expansive, not restrictive. If it doesn’t, it’s time to make some shifts.

Start asking: How can I make my business work FOR me instead of against me?

Want to go deeper?

Join my FREE Blow Up The Hamster Wheel Masterclass and discover The Freedom Code for Online Coaches & Service Providers.

CLICK HERE: https://miriamcastilla.com/freedomcode

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Want Business To Be Easier? Start Asking These Questions:

Want Business To Be Easier? Start Asking These Questions:

Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels, trying to figure out what to sell, how much to charge, or how to “get it all done”? What if the problem isn’t the answers—but the questions you’re asking in the first place?

What if the problem isn’t the answers—but the questions you’re asking in the first place?

Most online coaches and service providers are stuck in a cycle of decision fatigue, overthinking, and second-guessing.

They jump from one strategy to another, hoping to land on the right formula for success.

But here’s the truth: it’s not about finding the perfect answer—it’s about asking the right questions.

Common Questions That Keep Business Owners Stuck:

If you’ve ever caught yourself asking questions like:
“What should I sell?” → Leads to chasing trends & feeling disconnected
“What can I charge?” → Leads to doubting your worth or undercharging
“What do I need to do?” → Leads to overwhelm & endless busy work
“How can I get it all done?” → Leads to burnout & never-ending to-do lists


Then here’s what you need to wake up to:

These types of questions come from a place of scarcity and fear.

They assume that the answer is out there rather than within you. So they keep you feeling trapped, reactive, and out of alignment.

The Questions You Should Be Asking Instead:

The key to shifting from confusion to clarity is to start asking more resourceful & empowering questions:

Questions that get your unconscious to work to help you see the answers (that are often right in front of you!)

✅ “What lights me up & fills a need?” → Helps you create an offer that feels aligned and sustainable
✅ “How much do I need to make?” → Brings clarity to pricing without guessing
✅ “What do I want to do that feels aligned?” → Moves you from chasing trends to designing a business YOU love
✅ “What truly needs to get done?” → Helps you cut through overwhelm & focus on needle-moving tasks


Why This Shift Matters:

When you ask better questions, you get better results.

You move your focus and your alignment from:

  • Confusion to Clarity
  • Scarcity to Abundance
  • Overwhelm to Ease

Instead of feeling stuck, you’ll start making clear, empowered decisions that align with your business goals. Your work will feel lighter, more spacious, and deeply fulfilling.

 

Ready to Stop Spinning Your Wheels?

Your thoughts create your reality, so start choosing questions that help create the world you want to live in.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels, so you can earn more and work less, then I’ve got just the thing for you.

Join my FREE Freedom Code Masterclass, where I’ll show you how to break free from the cycle of overwork and uncertainty.

Let’s make freedom & ease your new normal, gorgeous!

 

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Stop The Hustle! Align Your Business for Success Instead.

Stop The Hustle! Align Your Business for Success Instead.

Ever feel like you’re doing ALL the right things, but something still isn’t clicking?

Like no matter how much strategy you have, you’re still second-guessing, procrastinating, or struggling to make decisions?

What if I told you the missing piece isn’t more strategy—it’s alignment?

Learning how to align your business for success is the key to unlocking effortless flow, attracting the right opportunities, and making strategic decisions with confidence.

Most business owners think success is all about finding the right strategy.

But the truth is, strategy only works when you’re aligned with it.

When you’re in alignment, your actions flow, your energy attracts opportunities, and everything just clicks into place.

How Alignment Supercharges Strategy

Alignment isn’t woo—it’s the foundation that makes strategy work. Here’s what happens when you’re aligned:

  • You stop overcomplicating, delaying, or second-guessing.
  • Your mind opens up to new ideas, inspiration, and higher guidance.
  • You naturally attract more opportunities, the right clients, and money.
  • You start making decisions faster and with more confidence.

Without alignment, you’re forcing things. With alignment, business feels lighter, easier, and more profitable.

5 Simple Ways to Integrate Alignment Daily

You don’t have to meditate for hours to feel aligned—it’s something you can cultivate in your everyday routine. Here’s how:

1. Start Your Day With Intention

Instead of jumping into emails or social media, take five minutes to set an intention. Ask yourself: How do I want to feel today? The way you start your day sets the tone for everything else.

2. Check in With Your Energy Before Making Decisions

Before saying yes to something, pause and ask: Does this feel light and expansive, or heavy and forced? Alignment means making decisions that feel good—not just ones that seem “strategically smart.”

3. Create Space for Higher Guidance

Overworking and rushing block intuition. Give yourself room to think, even if it’s just a 10-minute walk. Some of the best ideas come when you’re not actively working.

4. Trust the Easy Path

Alignment means moving toward what feels natural and energizing. If something feels like an uphill battle, it might be a sign to pivot.

5. Track Alignment Like a Business Metric

Just like tracking revenue or engagement, track how aligned you feel daily. Rate your alignment (1-10) at the end of each day and notice what shifts when you prioritize it.

Real Stories of Success Through Aligned Action

One of my clients was recently stuck in a launch strategy that felt AWFUL. She followed all the “right” steps but kept hitting roadblocks. Nothing was working.

The moment she stopped fighting, trying to force herself into a strategy that was not in alignment for her and switched to an approach that actually felt good, everything shifted. And she hit her revenue goals without the stress and struggle.

Alignment works because it removes resistance. HOW? Because they are polar opposite forces. Where there’s one, the other simply cannot exist.

That’s why when you stop forcing and start flowing, business starts to feel effortless.

Ready to Work Less & Achieve More?

Alignment isn’t about sitting back and hoping—it’s about making moves from a place of clarity, ease, and confidence.

If you’re ready to learn how to align your business for success, I’ve got just the thing for you. Jump into my FREE Freedom Code Masterclass, where I’ll show you how to marry alignment with simple, powerful strategies to get the most out of your business, money, and time.

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How to quit stalling and finally move forward in your business

How to quit stalling and finally move forward in your business

How to quit stalling and finally move forward in your business

In today’s episode I help Jackie Lawson quit stalling so she can finally move forward in her business.

 

So if you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in other people’s coaching sessions, you’ll love this one.

We learn so much by listening in like this. Because as online business owners, we all face the same challenges and share similar dreams.

But it’s usually tricky to see our own patterns.

So allow Jackie to be your mirror today and discover some actionable strategies to help you move forward in your business anytime if you ever find yourself stalling.

Jackei and I met for a 20min mini-coaching session – what I like to call ‘Focus Coaching’ to discuss some practical steps she can take.

Here’s the question she sent in:

The idea has been formulated, the prep work is done, all that remains is to take a leap and just complete the process. And I feel like I’ve already done all the goal setting & mindset work, but I keep stalling. Miriam, could you please offer some simple straightforward ways to help me maintain a confident mindset to finally move forward and realize the successful life I see ahead of me?”

Listen to today’s episode to hear me share a simple hack I’ve personally used to help me keep moving forward in my own business.

I explain how to make things ‘Unwiggleoutable’

Want to join me for a focus session or have a question you’d like me to answer on the show? 


Simply SHARE the Podcast on Instagram & tag me! Then send me your question. I’m @miriam_castilla.

Want to connect with Jackie?
Instagram  jacqueline_j_lawson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackie.lawson001

Or jump on her website to book a free chat: www.eemasays.com

 

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