Category: follow your energy

how I run my business when I have little energy

One of the reasons why I started my own business was because I wanted to work differently. I craved a routine that was away from the hustle and from always having to be productive. Having a slow, gentle and profitable business makes that happen for me, but I still have days (or weeks) when I…… Continue reading how I run my business when I have little energy

How to trust yourself as a business owner (and human)

As a business owner, you get to set the rules. Hurrah, freedom! But, after a lifetime of being told what to do and when to do it at school and work, figuring out what your rules are going to be can be hard. In this post I share some strategies to learn to trust yourself…… Continue reading How to trust yourself as a business owner (and human)

how I created a slow, gentle and profitable business

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that running my business without the hustle, in a way that nourishes me is key. I want to run a business that allows me to work with my strengths and energy. A business that allows me to grow and develop. And a business that allows…… Continue reading how I created a slow, gentle and profitable business

how to grow your business by tapping into your energy

What would it feel like to do more things in your business that give you energy? To know what those things are, and to follow them? To stop doing the things that have been niggling at you for a while? And to stop doing the things that you feel you should be doing, but that don’t really sit well with…… Continue reading how to grow your business by tapping into your energy

4 strategies to stop hustling in your small business (and feel good)

Every so often a podcast or article on ‘the hustle’ crosses my radar. The host or author talks about how, as a business owner, you need to hustle in order to make it work. Especially as a beginning business owner. But: what if we don’t want to hustle? How do we build and run a business without…… Continue reading 4 strategies to stop hustling in your small business (and feel good)

A Balanced Life: living + working in tune with natural cycles, with Jen Wright

Ever wonder how other small business owners create a life that feels balanced, intentional and fulfilling?  A Balanced Life is my blog series in which I interview mentors, makers, creatives and others who are intentionally seeking to live a more balanced life. We talk about living life without the hustle, resisting norms around productivity +…… Continue reading A Balanced Life: living + working in tune with natural cycles, with Jen Wright

how to take your favourite summer habits with you

How to take your favourite summer habits with you I love the lightness of summer, the long days, the slower pace. It inspires me to do things differently, to let go of the structures and routines a bit. That is, until the reality of daily life rolls around again. In this post, I’ll share some…… Continue reading how to take your favourite summer habits with you

A Balanced Life: feeling in control of your time + decisions, with Ruth Werwai

Ever wonder how other women create a life that feels balanced, intentional and fulfilling?  A Balanced Life is my blog series in which I interview mentors, makers, creatives and others who are intentionally seeking to live a more balanced life. We talk about living life without the hustle, resisting norms around productivity + busyness, and…… Continue reading A Balanced Life: feeling in control of your time + decisions, with Ruth Werwai