by Rachael Roberts | Mar 31, 2022 | Anxiety, Business, Confidence, Freelance
There’s something we want to achieve or do, but somehow we never seem to get around to it. The days and weeks pass, and it’s still on our to do list. Why? Especially when we KNOW the action would probably make things better for us. It’s actually perfectly...
by Rachael Roberts | Dec 14, 2021 | Business, Confidence
How was 2021 for you? For the last couple of years I’ve been carrying out regular reviews of how my business is progressing: weekly, every six weeks, quarterly and annually.How does she find time for that, you may ask (and why would she bother?) Because we don’t just...
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...
by Rachael Roberts | Sep 21, 2021 | Business, Confidence, Habits, Personal Development
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. When I’m coaching freelancers and business owners I often see them try something once, not get much response and conclude that the strategy isn’t working and they should give up. But any kind of change takes time,...
by Rachael Roberts | Aug 3, 2021 | Business, Emotions, Habits, Inner Troll, Negativity, Overwhelm
Are you prone to procrastination? If this is a common pattern for you, you have probably wondered why you keep doing this, despite the obvious negative impacts on your career, and sanity. Many people procrastinate because they are secretly afraid that what they...