It’s been over two months since I was in this space either physically or mentally, proving the creative struggle is still real. I’m here now for two reasons. Firstly, as a way to resolve the frustration of the learning process when things have not worked out as I anticipated. Secondly, the invigorating sound of Santana’s […]
This is a knowing nod to all the business owners who occasionally miss the camaraderie of an office or team working environment. Like myself you took the plunge, made the jump, put all your eggs in one basket and ventured into business on your own. The benefits of that major decision speak for themselves, but […]
Last week was not the best. I did not see trouble on the horizon either, because the week started well. I reset the dreaded alarm, started going to bed at the same time, managed to get a couple of morning walks in and had two good business meetings. However, my hormones had other ideas, strengths […]
This phrase makes me chuckle every time I hear it. It reminds me of the camaraderie I enjoyed early in my Civil Service career. There are a few theories about the origin of the phrase but the meaning stays the same – it’s the retelling of a story or joke numerous times. Yes I’ve been […]
Over the last couple of weeks my daily habits have drifted from a creative focus into a busy business zone. It was an inevitable shift, which I thought would produce guilt and anxiety but it didn’t. I accepted the latest course correction and acknowledged the segue into the freelance world. It was time. I navigated […]
My new business cards arrived and I’ve been slowly getting my ‘twitter’ on. I met with a Business Advisor from a local enterprise scheme, then I had to put my big girl pants on for my first ever networking meeting. Everyone I met was encouraging and helpful, which naturally generated more things for me to […]
After a long anticipated wait I attended a one day course on ‘Getting your website found’. Taking the course in December as I originally planned without a website would not have been nearly as helpful. The course was far more ‘techie’ than I thought it would be, but it was accompanied by useful handouts that […]
At last! After a two week hiatus this week’s musings are bought to you from a shiny new website. Welcome. Not being able to post anything the first week was unsettling. I likened it to FOMO (fear of missing out) but in reverse, kind of. I was caught in a flurry of engaging activities and […]
In the midst of being fired up and mapping out ideas for my website, I was experiencing difficulty. In my head, it seemed easy. I wanted the website to showcase my work, ability and style, I also wanted to offer my copywriting services. I researched a couple of blogging sites, other writers, copywriters, chose the […]
The six-month mark signalling the time since I started this venture is looming and my impatience has kicked in. I’ve attempted to counteract my impatience by focussing on the positive. My writing has improved, in quality and quantity. I am also managing to keep most of the items on my lists of things to do […]
