If you’ve ever looked at your body and thought, “Why can’t you just cooperate?”—this episode is for you. Jessica shares how she went from battling her chronic illness to building a business because of it. You’ll learn how listening to your body’s signals can help you design a business that’s sustainable, aligned, and surprisingly effective. Because maybe... you're not broken at all.
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why productivity frameworks often fail people with chronic illness
- The game-changing shift from seeing your body as an enemy to a business partner
- How Jessica redesigned her systems, schedule, and goals around her natural energy patterns
- Practical ways to identify what fuels you vs. what drains you
✍️ Gentle Reflection Prompt
This week, Jess invites you to keep a Body Business Log by noticing when you feel most energized, what drains you, and what fuels you. This isn’t about fixing anything, yet. It’s about listening.
When you’re at war with your body, nobody wins. But when you build with it? That’s where thriving begins.
🔗 Mentioned Episodes
- Episode 5: Tired of Just Surviving? How to Build a Business That Lets You Thrive
- Episode 6: How to Know If You’re Making the Right Business Decision—Especially When You Have Chronic Illness
- Episode 8: AGILE for Chronic Illness: A No-Hustle Productivity Framework
🛠️ Resources & Links
➡️ Follow my journey on YouTube for behind-the-scenes insights. (@chronicillnessceo) ➡️ Need personalized support? Book a Sustainable CEO Strategy Day and let’s design a business that works with your body, not against it. ➡️ Learn more about the Sustainable Success Framework at ChronicIllnessCEO.com to start building your energy-conscious business today.
And if this message resonates with you, please leave a rating and review—it helps other entrepreneurs with chronic illness find this podcast and join our cozy community.
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Wishing you a gentle day, Jessica
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