Happy Monday everyone, hope you had a good weekend, yesterday we had our first festive ladies day with My Serenity Boutique, it certainly kick started the festivities and we meet some lovely new customers.
This morning I’m heading through to Glasgow for my monthly meeting at our Business growth programme, October went a bit off track and I didn’t do what I had planned for the month, this new website is going to be the death of me I kid you not! It’s been 1 step forward 2 back and it’s easy to fall down that rabbit hole if your not careful. Hence the reason to write this post.
This time of year can be a bit bleh so I thought I would share my tips on how I stay motivated.
Top New Look Skirt My Serenity Boutique Bag & Boots Kurt Geiger (last season but I’ve linked similar)
The Fear of Regret
I don’t want to look back with much regret knowing I could have done better. I do my best to remind myself of this. Starting my business is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself especially my confidence and It’s just the start, I’ve got so many plans and goals set I want to know I tried my best. I would rather look back and laugh at my crazy mistakes and believe me that list is growing by the year. Life is to short, I remind myself of that (again). I’m nearly half way through mine! I’m going to live glamorously into my nineties at least, I’m sure of that!! I’ve already done the norm, bought the house, car, happily married, 2 precious fur babies. It’s time for the fun stuff, time to enjoy what you work hard for. Take chances. One of my favourite quotes is the 3 c’s. Choice, Chance, Change. “You must make the Choice to take the Chance or your life will never Change. True story! Write you goals, bucket list and start working towards them. You’ll be amazed at what you achieve. It doesn’t have to be huge, for starters just make a list of what you want done in a week. Keep it with you & I bet you get it done. Trust me it works!!
Your circle.
Surround yourself with people who inspire you. Be fussy with who you spend your time with “you are the average of the 5 people you spend your time with” they shape who you are, so if your circle is negative, change it, join a group, a club, take up night school. My business coach Kirsty is a ray of sunshine, she’s the most positive person I know. I always leave our group sessions with fire in my belly also an outlook that I can achieve whatever I set out to do. We need more Kirsty’s in the world! If your Ayrshire / Glasgow based I highly recommend the Glasglow Girls Club. I’ve been to some fab events and met lots of women that I now call friends. They have good networking events, events where if your feeling a bit stuck, need advice, a group of us get together and help where possible. Days out, joining the club also gives you fantastic discounts on food, entertainment and other Scottish businesses to. There is a waiting list and I’m sure their is only 2 openings a year to join but it’s definitely worth joining.
Remind yourself how far you’ve came.
I wasn’t always confident, it’s still something I’m working on but when I think I can’t do something I remind myself on small achievements. For example, I was terrified of driving, I wouldn’t drive anywhere that I new had a hill start, the detours I took, I’ll tell you! I would probably be an extra £20 on fuel a week haha. And believe me this went on for years. I also wouldn’t go anywhere I hadn’t been before, I’m still a bit iffy on that but with Google maps nowadays what could possibly go wrong……. How did I fix it, I’d had enough, I went out early on a Sunday morning and practiced hill starts till I was blue in the face. I still pat myself on the back when I’m on a hill and use clutch control and no handbrake, such a bad ass lol. But seriously push yourself, you can achieve anything and I mean anything you set your mind to. x
As always, thanks for reading and I hope this gives you a bit on inspiration for this Monday morning.
Chat soon
Marlene x
