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At the start of a new year some of us set the intention to start or maintain healthier habits, whether this work or health related.   But familiar routines, commitments and day to day life, can mean we fall back into old patterns!   If this sounds familiar here are a few tips... ~ Habit stacking is an easier way to introduce a new habit over time. This means adding a new habit to an existing habit - eg after brushing my teeth I will do a few stretches in the morning, when I have my morning cup of tea/coffee I will also drink a glass of[...]

  Do you get excited about new intentions, goals, or resolutions, but then find life takes over and they become harder to sustain?   Having tried lots of methods, I’ve adopted a new approach to planning, which has boosted my productivity (even when unexpected life events have happened along the way), helped minimise distractions and saved me time....   This is a snapshot of what I do...   When I'm in planning mode I like to play music, diffuse uplifting essential oils and start mapping out my intentions, using these journ[...]

How do you feel about selling your products or services? 😉 It may feel uncomfortable for some of us, but it's a skill which is really important; especially in the current economic climate. As well as the practical aspects of promotions and sales, your personal energy and mindset is key. To embrace your inner sales person here are some tips to consider... ~ Be aware of any scarity thoughts and feelings, as others will pick up this energy. To help overcome this, one of my very first mentors recommended establishing a reserve of time, money and cl[...]

Each of us will discover our own path to success, but here are 10 tips for business success that I've learned along the way... 1. Innovation is key for survival in all areas of life 2. The best thing about stepping out of the comfort zone is that’s where things start to happen! 3. Focus on revenue generating ideas. Although the results may not be as immediate as the usual day to day 'busy' activities, the final outcomes are more satisfying. 4. Having the right support around you is essential for health, wealth, happiness and success. 5. Unless you[...]

All businesses face challenges at some level, no matter what size or industry. But the continuing global events of the past 2.5 years have certainly added to the pressure! Last week I could see I was slipping into scarcity and fear about what might happen next!! However, one of the advantages if you're a solo business owner is that we can change and respond to events, more rapidly than a larger organisation. We can take action to support growth, instead of contracting, by .... ~ Improving the way we market our products and services ~ Increasing o[...]

Do you know what impression you make in business?  Whether we like it or not we judge and are being judged by others. Which is why it's really important to consider your personal brand as well as your business brand. Developing a personal brand is an engaging and authentic approach to business, helping you raise your profile, increase your confidence and achieve your goals. It's about leveraging your skills, experience, interests and personality and sharing these to help others know more about you and your business. What would you like your personal brand to[...]

On Thursday 15 September at 11.00 am I'll be hosting a new free virtual class on "How to Make an Impact with Personal Branding! Do you know what impression you make in business? Whether we like it or now we are constantly judging and being judged by others, in the way we show up, the actions we take and the messages we communicate. Personal branding is all about YOU, your experience, your values, your style and your story. Done well it can help you stand out and make a big difference to your business growth. To share this successfully, however, requ[...]

Last  month I was able to combine my love of photography with my love of gardens, when I attended a photography workshop with Eva Nemeth, in the gorgeous setting of Damson Farm in Somerset.   Eva is an Internationally published garden and story-telling photographer, whose clients include House & Garden UK, Country Living UK, Tatler and many more.   I’ve followed Eva for some time on Instagram, so I was very excited to spend the day with her and a lovely group of flower growers, textile designers and photographers.   It was a[...]

As Jim Rohn said, 'Motivation gets you started. Habit keeps you going' Our habits can affect the way we feel throughout the day and what we achieve. And yet often we don't question their impact on our work. So recently, I've been experimenting with changing or introducing new habits into my daily routine and it's been interesting to see how it's made a difference to my time and productivity. One approach is to bring awareness to what you do routinely every day and how it affects you. What can you do differently or can you add a new habit to an exist[...]

We are nearly half way through the year! How's it going? I don't want the rest of the year to slip by with out achieving my goals. So at this time of year I take time to do a detailed mid year review and update my intentions for the rest of the year. Is this something you do? Here are a few of the areas I look at in detail.... ~ My productivity and time management. What distractions are keeping me from achieving my goals? ~ My numbers - I keep track of these each month so I can see where I need to focus my time and attention. ~ My skills and qual[...]