Onto pastures new…
I’ve been thinking about this for a long time, and it really hasn’t been easy, but I’ve decided to step away from blogging. I still enjoy reading and journaling as part of my personal growth, and I’ll continue doing both, as they’ve become so ingrained in my daily routine (plus I have a huge number of self-help books to get through on my TBR list!) However, at this point in my life, I’m unable to give the blog the time, energy, and consistency it truly deserves.
After six rewarding years of writing my blog and coaching others, I now want to focus on progressing my career and exploring other interests and hobbies. I am immensely grateful for everything I have learned from the time I have spent immersed in the world of personal development. This experience has given me a fresh perspective on life and continues to influence how I live and work, from being able to actively listen and offer meaningful support to those around me, to learning how to manage my own anxiety, set inspiring goals, stay true to my values, and be kinder to myself (this is one of the most important lessons of all!)
When I first started this blog, my aim was to share insights, tools, and reflections that might help others facing similar challenges to my own. Thank you to everyone who has read my posts, left comments or reached out for one-to-one coaching. Knowing that my posts have resonated with you and provided some support or encouragement has meant the world to me! It has been a true privilege to coach others and I want to say a huge thank you to my clients for putting their faith in me! It has been incredibly rewarding to see them overcome their challenges and achieve their goals.
I’ve also relished the opportunity to review some of the latest personal development books and hope that, in doing so, I’ve helped to share the wisdom contained within their pages.
I will keep the website live for as long as possible, and you can still download the Free Coaching Tools until the blog eventually closes.
If you would like to revisit any of my posts, here’s a full list of the topics I’ve covered, organised by theme:
Goal Setting
Looking for more focus and direction? Discover effective ways to set meaningful goals and stay motivated along the way.
Keeping track of your goals: A step by step plan
Ten Tips For Maintaining Progress Towards Your Goals
Finding Purpose, Achieving Clarity and Exploring Opportunities
Beat Procrastination and start accomplishing your goals
Time for your mid-year check-in! How to review your goals and keep yourself on track
Getting back to business after the school holidays
Acknowledge your wins and celebrate them
Self-Help Book Recommendations
Wondering what to read next? Take a look at my reviews of both new and bestselling self-help books to see what’s worth adding to your list.
The Process by Robbie Steinhouse
How to Have a Happy Birthday by Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming
How to be Enough by Dr Ellen Hendriksen
Super Psyched by Dr Adam Dorsay
Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton
StrengthsFinder 2.0: Discover Your CliftonStrengths by Gallup
Maybe You Should Give Up by Byron Morrison
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
The A-Z of Mindfulness: How to be more present everyday by Anna Barnes
Build Yourself Happy by Abbie Headon
Mindfulness for Mums by Izzy Judd and The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry
You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
So many books, so little time? Headway might be your solution!
How to create a reading list for your personal development
Coaching Skills
Interested in coaching? These posts introduce practical coaching tools and techniques and explain what to expect from professional coach training.
Coach Training Update (The Journey Continues!)
Using coaching skills in everyday conversations
Career Development
Ready to reignite your career? These posts will encourage you to reflect on your path to date, consider new possibilities and discover your next steps.
Exploring Your Career Timeline
Help! I don’t love my job anymore!
Managing Work and Study Successfully
Wellbeing
In need of some TLC? Take a moment for yourself and explore my posts on self-care, wellbeing, and mental health.
Build a self-care routine that serves you!
Keeping your cool at Christmas time
What’s Your Summer Holiday Survival Strategy?
Let’s talk about the ‘F’ word…
Surviving the Storm: Breakdown, recovery and learning to manage anxiety
Maintaining wellbeing after therapy
Developing a positive body image
Journaling
Want to develop your journaling practice? These posts are packed with journal prompts to spark insight, self-discovery, and deeper reflection.
Gaining insights from your journal writing
5 Morning Journal Prompts To Kickstart Your Day
Looking for some inspiration? Create your own inspiration board!
Kickstart your yearly review and find your focus for the year ahead
Once again, I would like to say a massive heartfelt thanks to all who have taken the time to read and respond to my posts.
All the best,
Louisa x
