Hello friends! It's been a while since I've written any blog posts or newsletters for y'all. Most people have long since posted their new year's resolution, "recap of the past year" type posts. Truth is, both myself and my business have been in a state of flux, or transformation if you will. If …
Self-Care
Finding balance as a self-employed person can be tough! This can especially be true for people working in caring professions such as massage therapists and other health and wellness professionals. But I honestly believe that taking care of others starts with taking care of you! In this section, we talk about this whole 'self-care' thing and how to start to find that balance so our lives and businesses feel more aligned with each other.
Is social media too much of a time suck?
In this digital-focused world, promoting your business online seems like a no-brainer. I’ve certainly shared plenty of content about online marketing with you guys, and I agree that it’s an important part of building a business. Whether you’re a one-person show or have a big clinic or studio to run, …
Heart, not Hustle
If Merriam Webster had an entrepreneurial word of the year, it seems like the word for this year would be hustle. Everywhere I look, people are talking about the importance of the hustle. Or working on their side hustle. Or how you need to hustle if you want to make things happen. What does …
What a year of kindness taught me
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is looking forward to the year ahead. For me, this is a time for reflection on what worked for my business in 2016 and what I'd like to change for 2017. That's something I really suggest all business owners do, whether you work in …
Burnout
This is a topic that's pretty personal to me. Maybe it's personal to you too. Burnout. What does that word mean to you? For you massage therapists out there, it might make you think about the so-called statistic that says RMTs tend to 'burn out' after 5 years, because their bodies just can't take …
Self-Care for Health and Wellness Professions
Let's talk about self care. I don't mean the stuff you give to clients. The exercises you recommend to help them with their condition. The hot baths. The stretches. The new pillows or backrests or knee braces. I'm talking about taking care of yourself (which is actually taking care of your business …