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19+ years in, with a business focused around self and Self care, this is still a lesson I need to KEEP relearning 🤣

The conditioning is STRONG.

Progress not perfection ❤️🪷

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Love all of these, and congrats on your first year! I always say having your own business is one of the biggest transformative opportunities and chances to heal so many pieces of ourselves... it’s like a mirror into the parts that need to be witnessed and soothed. I love that you have identified the nervous system connection too as it took me so many years to fully understand why certain patterns were repeating! I truly think working in line with our own unique nervous systems is one of the most commonly overlooked pieces of business!!

Beautiful share! Thank you. Xx

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The healing piece definitely feels relevant, it's revealed so much to me that I probably wouldn't have faced before (or for a long time)! The patterns and nervous system connection are insane, it's amazing how much it can change day to day if I don't take care of myself and check in. Thank you for sharing ❤️ x

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Time outside of our businesses is just as important as time spent inside them. I find that clarity always follows a break. In fact, ideas often come to me during periods of rest.

If I could offer any advice about holidays it would be to look ahead, schedule and work around them. Nothing worse than running away on the back of burnout or not bothering to take leave because it’s unplanned 💛

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I can really resonate Sarah. I recently took the longest break I've ever had and it gave me so much clarity. Also agreed around scheduling them in. Something I want to do more next year is schedule more time of without actually going on holiday.

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Thanks for sharing your reflections Jodie! I’m 4 weeks into self employment and so much of what you’ve written resonates. I too thought I’d be working shorter weeks and having longer lie ins, but especially whilst I’m getting established and finishing work I’m finding it hard to really take advantage of the benefits of self employment, I hope with time I’ll be able to 😊

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I really do think the benefits come with time, it's such a huge change and adjustment! You will definitely get there and find a groove that works for you 😌

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This was great to read! I’m considering freelancing but also feel acutely aware of the downsides (and the perks of my government job, you know: financial stability, vacation days, paid sick leave, a pension...) I’m now in the proces of combining my writing and other passions while working four days a week and to be honest, your post made me quite grateful to have the best of both for this moment. That isn’t to say that I don’t long for the space and the freedom freelancing may come with, but knowing my nervous system the stability of a fixed contract is also worth a great deal.

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I'm only starting out with building my freelance career and I'm still figuring out how to make money from writing and other things, and reading your post gives me the courage to do my best and pushing forward even when it's hard at the moment.

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I’ve also just hit the one year mark full time freelancing. All of this hits home. The limiting beliefs and burnout hitched their wagon and I’ve spent all year unlearning them, learning how to advocate for myself, and leaning into the need to rest( and making it okay!)

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This is so refreshing to hear! I left my job back in May to go all in with my creative endeavors (that have been on my mind for 10 years now 😬) and focusing on being home and a mom …and my body is taking FOREVER to heal from the burnout I had been experiencing! I thought something was wrong with me that I’m still like in a healing mode, but this makes me feel better! There are a lot of ups and downs and rearranging of ideas to get it all to flow (from creating to motherhood). I appreciate your honest sharing, helped to give me more perspective!

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