As the year ends, I’ve reviewed my experiences throughout this tumultuous time and begun to think about the lessons for 2021. It has enabled me to focus on the good things that I can take into next year. What life lessons will you take from 2020?
We all shine in different ways, sometimes stronger and sometimes more faintly, but it doesn’t take much to bring brightness into someone else’s world, and don’t underestimate the collective impact we can have… Written by Ollie Coach trainee, Deborah Stephenson
They say it takes a village to raise a child. The same is true in small business. We go into business because of a specific passion and often end up doing everything but that most of the time! Here are some tips for the infrastructure and support you need to set you up for success from day one.
A thought is just a thought and you don’t have to act on it! Try this simple exercise with your children or use it for yourself to help ‘blow away’ those unwanted thoughts. Written by Ollie Coach Belinda Wells.
Does your fear of failure hold you back? Are you worried you’re not good enough to be successful in a completely different career? Don’t feel confident in your ability to take the actions to make the shift? Want everything to be perfect before you take your next step?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
In an online world that can often feel full of angry voices and confusing information Ollie Coach, Claire Robertson, would highly recommend creating a little oasis of friendship that reminds us that, despite the challenges we face, there is still kindness in the world, and much to be grateful for.
Fear of being found to be incompetent can mean being consumed with avoiding failure rather than enjoying the experience of whatever it is that you are doing. Many people grapple with severe self-doubt at some point in their life. This article suggests seven ways to help move past Impostor Syndrome.
The kitten tags the dog’s tail, The dog moves away. The kitten chews the dog’s ear, The dog growls a warning. The kitten pounces on the dog, The dog snarls and chases it. The kitten runs away. Scared. No harm done. Boundary set. Respect restored. I wave the horse around the arena, She avoids me. […]
