Resilience isn’t about pushing on regardless, ignoring my feelings and thrusting myself beyond the outer limits of the comfort zone day after day. Quite the opposite. Resilience starts with noticing how I’m feeling and then working out a plan to regroup, recover and move forward. And I try to do this with a kind and gentle approach. Because beating myself over how I’m feeling only makes it worse.
Read MoreAs photographers, we understand the power of visual storytelling and words can sometimes take second place. We hope and trust that our images are enough to bridge the gap between where we stand and a place of empathy and connection. But sometimes, perhaps a little extra help is needed. And this is where words come in.
Read MoreWe must be allowed to tune into the natural ebb and flow of my energy. For me, it’s all about the curious plod. Exploring with an open heart. Leaning in to what works, and what feels like me, is where I find the greatest ease. Where I find my flow.
Read MoreTell your story with clarity and heart to help your ideal audience discover your work when they’re actively searching for something just like it. You don’t have to be a writer to create beautiful, SEO-friendly content —you just need to understand what your ideal audience is looking for, and serve them the way only you can.
Read MoreWhen you’re doing the thing you love for a living, it’s easy to believe you can just plough into the busy work and you won’t need anything else. But more and more, I find the opposite to be true. I believe that in order to keep loving the thing you do for a living, it's important to stay in touch with the things that inspire and nurture you as a human being.
Read MoreWith Black Friday just around the corner, a few of my photography mentoring clients have recently asked the question: “should I offer photography discounts for Black Friday?”. They’re seeing various offers from other photographers and feel themselves falling into the slipstream of influence but still, there’s a little hesitation there.
Read MoreLucy writes so openly and honestly about her journey through secondary infertility. I found myself nodding along reading her words. Though the specifics of our loss journeys may vary, we are bound together by our experiences, connected by the way we feel. And it really is quite a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing Lucy, and for making me feel less alone with your words. I know they'll bring much comfort to others too.
Read MoreMoving your business forward with very little time can be a challenge. If you’re struggling to feel productive working from home, I shared some thoughts with my community of subscribers a few weeks ago and thought I’d share them here too.
Read MoreFinding purpose in my life and work is the driving force behind everything that I do. The reason for this is very simple. I believe that when we have a vision for the future, when we create something to look forward to, we create HOPE.
Read MoreThese Precious Little People is a tribute to all babies gone too soon. The ones who were so loved, so wanted, but for various reasons, couldn’t stay. It is a book written for families who have been affected by the death of a baby (at any stage of pregnancy, during labour or soon after birth).
Read MoreSo many of us find comfort in making, but what is it we’re drawn to? Why is it so helpful? How do we stay inspired? AND how do we find time?! These are all things I’m excited to share here, through a series of creative self-care guest posts.
Read MoreThis isn’t the end. Just as my human babies carry on living in my heart, affecting my thoughts, feelings and attitude, so does my business baby. It came from within me and all that goodness, light and hope is still there. I just have to dig for it. I have to believe that I still have resilience in abundance. As we all do.
Read MoreIf you’re going a little crazy wondering how on earth you’re meant to get anything done over the next few weeks/months, I put together a few tips that help me keep my feet on the floor whilst still moving forward.
Read MoreThere’s not much any of us can say right now to address all worries. There's a strangeness to this unifying experience with it each affecting us so differently. Our current realities are so varied and complex it’d be arrogant of me to attempt to pacify and say “don’t worry, it’ll be ok”.
Read MoreCreativity can help so much with day to day worries. So if you’re stuck at home over the next few weeks and months, with or without kids, here’s a few suggestions to spark some joy, fill your days with purpose and inject a healthy dose of curiosity.
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