Starting a self-employed business can feel lonely when you’re putting in endless effort but seeing little return.
If you’re questioning whether to give up, you’re not alone. Here are three lessons from almost ten years of self-employment that have helped me navigate doubt, stay resilient and keep moving forward.
Having a difficult conversation at work can feel daunting, whether it’s asking for a promotion, raising concerns, or deciding to leave. This article explores why these moments feel so challenging and offers a simple, practical structure to help you prepare, build confidence, and speak up with clarity and intention.
Creativity doesn’t usually find me at my desk. It finds me when my mind has space to wander — on morning runs, quiet walks, moments without pressure. I’ve learned that ideas don’t respond to urgency.
How do you find your creativity?
In this post I am reflecting on a beautiful morning run until I had to stop and decide how to proceed (the picture should reveal why 😊).
It made me think about sacrifices. It comes in so many areas of life: Money vs Fulfilment, Sleep vs Productivity, and Health vs Convenience.
When is a sacrifice worth it? When does it become toxic?
Most parents returning to work after many months of baby cuddles and sleepless nights experience a rollercoaster of emotions. So do I. It’s been over a year that I put on some heels and have a clear structure as to what my working day looks like. As this day approached, I felt excitement and curiosity,ContinueContinue reading “I feel blues returning to work after maternity”
