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From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, our actions are governed by habits. Yet these seemingly mundane routines, when they are implemented intentionally, have the power to shape our future success. Charles Duhigg in his book ‘The Power of Habit” explains how habits are formed through cue, routine, and reward.  Recognising our loops is the first step in understanding our habits and how they can be modified and used to bring about positive change. The key lies in identifying any negative habits, for example, procrastination, excessive scree[...]

In a world that seems to value speed, efficiency, and constant progress, I’m embracing the process of simplifying my life and work. I’m taking a deep breath, and embarking on a journey towards a slower, more meaningful, and mindful approach through slow living and minimalism! Slow living encourages us to embrace the present moment, find joy in simplicity, and rediscover what truly matters. And it feels liberating!  I’m letting go of clutter and commitments and hopefully creating a greater sense of purpose and balance. Although, with the constant stream[...]

Staying healthy has been a priority for me, for many years, and especially since I became a solo business owner. As much as possible, I put my self care and well-being first, so that I have enough energy and vitality for life and work. As Jim Rohn said, "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live in." The colder months can be more challenging, so if the winter chill has set in where you live it may be time to give your immunity a boost. Here are some ways to stay as healthy as possible during the colder months: ~ Citrus fruits, bell[...]

I’ve tried lots of different resources, over the years, and these do change depending on my business needs. However, these are a few I use consistently. ~ Trello - I use the boards to plan out all my marketing and content for the month ahead. ~ Canva - I think I must be in Canva at least once per day. It’s very quick and easy to create posts and reels. ~ Haute Stock - this is a photo and video membership site which I joined several years ago. With thousands of beautiful images to choose from, I’ve saved so much time. If I need photos for my website, p[...]

Hosting your own event can be a very effective way to raise your visibility and grow your business.  It’s often easier for people to get to know and trust you when they see you in action. Many years ago I started by running little workshops from my home and then over time graduated to hiring venues for my own breakfast seminars and business programmes. Events have proved to be the most rewarding way to work with other business owners, develop long term relationships and showcase my programmes. For the attendees it’s a fantastic opportunity to meet ne[...]

Money is, essentially, a medium of exchange, which through experiences and beliefs becomes imbued with a whole range of emotions such as guilt, shame, greed, joy, and pleasure.  Whatever we might be feeling or experiencing, can influence the actions we decide to take; whether this is to spend more or less, invest or even to do nothing at all. That’s why I believe it’s important to develop awareness and mindfulness around our money mindset, so that we can make informed decisions about, for example, what we charge for our services or what we invest in to gro[...]

With so much change and uncertainty in life and business, particularly over the past few years, I’ve been thinking about how to develop more resilience within myself and my business. Being resilient is essential to help us thrive in dynamic and competitive environments. It’s about facing challenges and difficult situations, learning from them, and emerging stronger and more capable as a result. We can take practical actions in our day-to-day work, but we also need to develop emotional resilience to manage stress and cope with setbacks. “Everyone[...]

If you find social media time consuming, with little return on investment, or want to focus on other ways to market and grow your business, here are seven strategies that have worked for me …   Invest in a website that is easy to navigate, helps clients to clearly identify if your product or service is a good match and has great visual images. Optimise your website for search engines (SEO) to improve its visibility. This includes ensuring your website is mobile friendly and is updated regularly with ….   Engaging blogs or journal post[...]

In the early years of my business, I had to get out and about, arrange meetings and network to find clients, as there was no social media and even the internet was unpredictable!   It worked very well for me, however …   Since then, advances in technology, digital marketing and social media have to a greater extent taken over and although I enjoy the creative content, I do feel the process of running a business has become more complicated and overwhelming.   So, I’ve decided to simplify everything!   Simplifying busi[...]

Have you read Gay Hendrick’s book The Big Leap?   Gay writes about the Upper Limit Problem, a negative emotional reaction or a form of self-sabotage, that can occur when we start to achieve success beyond what we’re accustomed to.   It’s usually based on perception, beliefs, and past experiences.   Recognizing and overcoming any self-imposed limits (many of us have them), is essential if we want to achieve and sustain success.   As it’s now September, with a sense of renewed energy, I'm challenging any doubt and[...]