Now I'm out the other side, it's given me an opportunity to reflect on what is in my control and what isn't. This is where the sphere of influence is such a useful exercise (I’ve made you a very simple document to use): to establish what you might be able to influence, those things which you allow yourself to accept and move on from, and those things you might want to get excited about and start to control more actively (yes we are allowed to control things!)

Social media is a complicated beast. So many of us use social media for our businesses which means we are always switched on to it. Always thinking about ways to increase our reach, engage with our audience, sell more products, be authentic, stay visible. The list goes on. And on.

So, how can we navigate social media without succumbing to comparisonitis and feeling overwhelmed?

As someone deeply committed to the art of education and guidance, I often find inspiration in Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction. These ten principles distill the essence of how we, as learners, absorb knowledge. You may recognise traces of this language in my own work, as it forms the foundation of my approach to coaching, mentoring, and teaching.

Being a multi-passionate means I also have multiple email addresses, with lots of admin to juggle. I’ve now realised that this is how I keep myself organised. I’ve come to realise that my unique approach to staying organised could be a valuable insight for those of you, who, like me, struggle to keep on top of everything in your small creative business and vibrant, full life.

Because our brains and souls need it. They’re crying for us to engage in the sticky challenge of making something new, to stretch our creative muscles. It’s not just about acquiring a new possession; it’s about experiencing the profound, deeper chemical response of being more than mere consumers. It’s the satisfaction of doing something for the sake of the journey, rather than the outcome.

You’ve promised your readers a neatly packaged blog post each week, but now you’ve run out of ideas. Well, before you throw in the towel and give up blogging completely, I have 8 handy writing prompts to get you writing again.