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[...]

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 ma[...]

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 chil[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 capab[...]

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 searc[...]

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 conten[...]

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 (m[...]