by Rachael Roberts | Mar 23, 2023 | Business, Confidence, Inner Troll, marketing, Mindset, Social media marketing
People talk about ‘shameless self-promotion’, which gives the idea that we should be ashamed to promote ourselves and what we do. But if you are your business- which you are if you offer a personalized service, such as teaching or coaching- then surely you need to be...
by Rachael Roberts | Feb 24, 2023 | Confidence, Inner Troll, Mindset
Are you an expert? Now, if I know my audience, I’m willing to bet a significant proportion of you felt uncomfortable about saying yes…But here’s the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary definition of an expert: ‘a person with special...
by Rachael Roberts | Jul 19, 2022 | Confidence, Freelance, Inner Troll, Money mindset
When it comes to choosing a niche, should you follow the money or follow your heart? When I have a call with a potential client, I often ask them, ‘ What would you LIKE to do?’ And more often than not, they look a bit surprised. Because surely,...
by Rachael Roberts | May 3, 2022 | Burnout, Inner Troll, Overwhelm, Productivity, Stress
Whenever I talk about stress and overwhelm, I usually mention two main groups of causes:.Firstly, physical, practical causes, like not eating well, not getting enough sleep and so on.Secondly, issues around people pleasing, perfectionism, setting healthy...
by Rachael Roberts | Nov 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Business, Confidence, Inner Troll, Negativity, procrastination
You know how sometimes it feels that your mind is full of contradictory thoughts? (Not just me I hope). Part of you wants to go to the gym, and part wants to stay in bed. Part of you is furious with your partner, and part of you recognises that they’re just having a...
by Rachael Roberts | Oct 26, 2021 | Anxiety, Business, Confidence, Inner Troll
Three monks sat by a lake, deep in meditation. One stood up and said, “I’ve forgotten my mat.” Stepping on to the waters before him, he walked across the water to the other side, and went into their small hut. When he came back, the second monk said, “I just...
