Resilience is a term often used, but what does it really mean to bounce back from setbacks and thrive in the face of challenges? In a recent conversation with Elysia Skye, a motivational speaker, mindfulness facilitator, author, podcast host, and intuitive life and business coach, we dove deep into the true meaning of resilience and explored how spiritual entrepreneurs can build strength through resilience to achieve success. 
Elysia’s remarkable background is deeply rooted in intuition. Growing up surrounded by highly intuitive women, she was encouraged to trust herself and her instincts. This inner knowing became the foundation of her successful businesses, and now, as a spiritual business coach, she helps others achieve success with resilience. But like any entrepreneurial journey, hers was not without its challenges—making her even more passionate about teaching resilience strategies for successful entrepreneurs.
The Three Energy Cycles: A Key to Avoiding Burnout
One of the most profound insights Elysia shared is about the three energy cycles we constantly move through: Create, Maintain, and Destroy. These cycles play a vital role in building strength through resilience.
- Create: The phase where inspiration flows freely, and you’re in full ‘mad scientist’ mode, energized and brimming with ideas. It’s when new ventures and projects are born.
- Maintain: This phase is about sustaining what you’ve built. It requires focus, consistency, and nurturing to ensure your hard work continues to flourish.
- Destroy: Not everything is meant to last. Whether it’s letting go of old habits, relationships, or strategies, this phase creates space for new growth and opportunities.
For many entrepreneurs, especially spiritual ones, constantly being in ‘create’ mode without allowing time to maintain or destroy can lead to burnout. Elysia’s advice is simple: pay attention to where you are in the cycle and don’t push yourself to create when you need time to rest or clear away the old. Embracing these cycles is key to building strength through resilience and avoiding burnout.
Overcoming Fear and Trusting Yourself
Elysia also shared invaluable advice on overcoming fear and trusting yourself, crucial elements in achieving success with resilience. Many entrepreneurs hesitate when making bold decisions because they fear failure, thinking that fear must disappear before moving forward. But as Elysia points out, fear doesn’t always go away—it’s about moving forward anyway.
She likened the experience to riding a roller coaster: if you hold your breath, you’ll feel terrified, but if you breathe through it, you’ll experience exhilaration. By learning to breathe through fear rather than waiting for it to vanish, you can step into your power with confidence. This mindset is one of the key resilience strategies for successful entrepreneurs.
Mistakes Are Not Failures—They Are Lessons
A common struggle for spiritual entrepreneurs is the fear of making mistakes. Many believe their intuition should prevent them from ever getting things wrong. But as Elysia shared, even the most intuitive people make mistakes. The real question is: What do you learn from them?
Through the powerful piece “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” by Portia Nelson, Elysia beautifully illustrated how we learn from our missteps. Initially, we fall into the same ‘holes’ repeatedly, blaming external factors. Over time, we begin to recognize patterns, take responsibility, and choose a different path. This process is what resilience looks like in action.
Giving Yourself Permission to Pivot
Elysia also spoke about her own journey of transition from a career in entertainment to becoming a spiritual business coach. This pivot was driven by a deep alignment with her true calling, but it also brought the fear of judgment from those who knew her in a different role.
Her advice for anyone facing a similar pivot is to stand firmly in your truth. People may question your choices, but ultimately, the only person you need to align with is yourself. Giving yourself permission to pivot is an essential part of achieving success with resilience.
The Path to Waking Up Happy Every Day
Elysia generously shared a valuable resource with listeners—her free eBook, The Seven Secrets to Waking Up Happy Every Day. This guide provides simple but effective practices to shift your mindset and energy, ultimately helping you create more joy and ease in your life.
As our conversation came to an end, one thing became clear: resilience isn’t about avoiding mistakes or escaping setbacks. It’s about learning, adjusting, and continuing to move forward with trust and courage.
The Importance of Self-Acceptance in Resilience
A major theme that emerged during our conversation was the power of self-acceptance. The fear of judgment, the hesitation to pivot, and the struggle to bounce back from failure often stem from a lack of self-trust. When you fully accept who you are—including your strengths, quirks, and struggles—it becomes easier to show up with confidence in your life and business.
Elysia emphasized that true resilience is about finding peace in the present moment. Even when things don’t go as planned, knowing that you are still on the right path can bring comfort. The ability to trust yourself, embrace change, and see setbacks as opportunities for growth is what ultimately leads to lasting success.
Final Thoughts: Embrace Your Own Brilliance
As spiritual entrepreneurs, we are constantly evolving. Our journeys are filled with unexpected challenges, moments of doubt, and even failures. But as Elysia shared, resilience is not about avoiding hardships—it’s about moving through them with grace and wisdom.
If there’s one takeaway from this conversation, let it be this: You are more resilient than you realize. Your ability to adapt, learn, and keep moving forward is what will set you apart. Trust yourself, trust your path, and most importantly, trust your magic.
You can listen to the full story on Leading With Spirit (https://holtonhealingarts.com/podcast-leading-with-spirit/) [Episode 102]: From Setbacks to Success: Simple Resilience Tips from a Spiritual Business Coach