How to Create a Filtering System for Clear Business Direction

One of the most important tools to have in order to create a clear business direction is this quick and easy filtering system that will tell you to move forward or move on. This system should be used every time you are ideating or creating in your business to ensure you feel clear and confident in the direction you are headed.

Your filter system will help you decide if that idea, decision, piece of content or literally anything else is the right decision for YOU. We are constantly bombarded with information and other people's experience and opinions that ends up seeping into our subconscious minds and feeding our fears, this ends up clouding our vision and losing touch with what we are meant to create. 

Taking a moment to filter will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward or move on. Think about how much time, resources and energy we waste on indecision or creating things that aren’t in alignment with our business’s greatest potential, filtering it early-on will create so much space for what is aligned and get you there much faster. 

The best part is this tool can be utilized throughout your team, sharing your system with them will create a sense of autonomy in their roles and ensure everyone is heading in the same direction, helping you fulfill your business’s greatest potential. 

Clear Business Direction: Here's how to create your filtering system.

1. Ask yourself, “how does my business currently make ME feel?” This can be positive or negative. It can be as simple as a list of 3 - 5 adjectives or a mini journal session helping you to articulate how it makes you feel.
2. Ask yourself, “how do I want my business to feel to ME?” Do NOT start describing how you want your business to feel to others, your ideal customer or your team. This is about YOU, how do YOU want your business to make YOU feel on a daily basis. Create a long list of adjectives or journal it out to gain clarity if you are unsure where to start. 
3. Now that you have your list, refine it into a short list of 3 adjectives. These 3 words should give you a full body yes, feel motivating, energizing and exciting. This is your filter system! I’d love for you to share how you want your business to feel with me, hit reply to this email or DM on Instagram!
4. Now give it a try, is there an idea you’ve been playing around with (big or small) or a decision you need to make. Bring it to mind and ask yourself, “does _______ feel X, Y, Z? If it is a resounding yes move forward with it, if it is a no move on. Be aware if you are trying to convince yourself into it being a yes or a no out of some limiting belief or external pressure. The more you use this filter system the easier and quicker it will become. 

It’s that simple! It’s meant to be used in everyday moments with big or small decisions. Your filter system creates a clear direction to your big vision and releases the constant worry about how you will get there, allowing you to be guided by your energy so you can fulfill your greatest potential with ease.

Need help gaining clarity on how you want your business to feel in order to have a clear business direction? Book a PowerHour with me and we can determine the right direction for you and your business to meet your goals!