What do you do if your personal life is taking a toll on your motivational speaking career?

As a motivational speaker facing personal challenges, prioritise self-care and seek professional support to address the root causes. Balancing vulnerability with professionalism, perhaps share your journey authentically, turning personal trials into powerful lessons for your audience, thereby deepening impact and resilience.

While creating boundaries will definitely help, but I want you to begin with 1 question - What matters to you in your life today and even 20 years from now? Just take a break from everything, go to a secluded place and plan your life. You don't need a solution. You need a jolt. A restart.

Take advantage of self-reflection exercises or journaling prompts to help you better understand your emotions and thoughts related to your challenges. I recommend using professional assessment tools or services, like psychological assessments or coaching sessions, to help identify underlying issues more objectively.

Prioritise self-care and set boundaries to ensure peak performance. Saying no to energy-draining commitments frees up space for what truly fuels you, both personally and professionally.

If your personal life is messing with your motivational speaking career, focus on yourself first. Figure out what's up and ask for help if you need it. Take time for yourself and set limits so work doesn't overwhelm you. Remember, looking after yourself is key to keeping your motivational speaking gig going strong. By putting your needs first, you can tackle any issues and keep inspiring others like a champ!

Creating a holistic well-being plan that covers physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, incorporating practices like mindfulness, meditation, or yoga will serve you well to regain focus and well-being. Use time management strategies and tools to help you balance your personal needs with professional commitments, ensuring you allocate time for self-care without compromising your work.

Meet some motivational speakers and get your issues sorted out. ???? It may sound funny but it does make sense. The point is to ask the senior ones how they countered this issue. All the speakers even spiritual gurus, and story tellers go through such a phase in their journey. I would like to quote an excerpt of an interview. The famous spiritual guru Indresh ji Maharaj (Bhagvat, Vedic and Spiritual story teller from Vrindavan) shared that once he was struggling to make a balance with his personal life and "VyasPeeth" (it is the honoured chair for spiritual guru to address, it represents the great saint Ved Vyas as he made the ved and puranas available to the public, and preached devotees and people), got the solution from another guru.

Communicate transparently with clients about needing flexibility, without over-sharing personal details. Most appreciate honesty and professionalism, and are willing to accommodate requests like rescheduling or workload adjustments.

Rely on a template or guidelines for how to communicate effectively with clients about personal challenges, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and setting the right expectations without oversharing. Include negotiation techniques to request adjustments or accommodations in a way that maintains a positive relationship and mutual respect with clients.

Start to build a diverse support network that includes professional mentors, peers from the speaking industry, friends, and family, taking advantage of the unique role each can play. Never underestimate the importance of seeking professional services when needed, such as counseling, coaching, or therapy, and how to integrate these resources into your own support system.

Remind yourself why you embarked on this journey. What inspires you to motivate others? Refocus and reconnect on you core purpose to rekindle the fire within and provide the motivation to persevere through personal difficulties. As a motivational speaker, your passion and energy are your value and currency. If you are a speaker who motivates others to pursue their dreams, you can reflect on their own aspirations. Remembering the impact they create by empowering others can reignite your dedication and help them overcome temporary setbacks.

If your personal issues are significantly impacting your ability to perform effectively as a motivational speaker, consider taking a temporary break from speaking engagements to focus on addressing your personal challenges and restoring your well-being.