One year ago I completely changed the way my business is set up so that I could free up space in my diary. I'm so glad I did: here are my biggest highlights from the journey so far.
I love this concept Sara. Since I launched my interior design business last year I’ve been mindful of keeping plenty of space there. I’m building steadily but in a way where I’m in control of my time, and I love that. See you soon! Xxx
Here we are! Having the chats, doing the things. Space is a giant flex, not just for grief, but for creativity, observation, and peace. And finding your people, of course ❤️
Sending all the love Sara, thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration 💓 Your story will help others who are grieving too I’m sure. Big squeeze xxx
I am here for all the space Sara 💕 I assumed it would have come naturally when I left the '9-5' but good old corporate conditioning doesn't work like that, so I've had to do a lot of unlearning and be super intentional about when, where, how, what and why I show up. Substack feels like a great place too, to slow it down and explore a bit more. Big virtual hugs from me x
This!! It’s something we all think will come automatically when we leave corporate I think, but it doesn’t quite happen like that, does it?! Well done you for all the boundaries you’ve put in place to find the right balance for you ❤️
Happy New Year! I too am emerging from winter fuggery and feel the year is just getting started. Reconsidering the rythms of work and metrics of success seems...logical. We tend to default to emulating the working models we want to leave behind us, we just don't know how. So I'm sending you all the internet high fives for calling this out and putting a name to the feel of work most of us want. A spacious business has room to breath, to think, to create. Just the term makes me want to stratch my arms out and take deep breaths. Out goes the tightly packed, fixed schedule, to welcome in a more fluid, adaptable way of working, with room to ebb and flow. And shit still gets done. Mostly likely better shit!
Grief is a strange bedfellow, be kind to yourself. I followed you as this story speaks to me and I want to know more. Thanks for sharing
It’s a really self regulating way to live. Sending you an arms outstretched high five in favour of the fluidity and adaptability we all should have had all along ❤️
So sorry for your loss, lovely. I know she meant the world to you. I hope you take the time you need. And can I say reading "Whether it's my mediterranean sun-loving blood, my Aquarius rebellious streak, or my peri-menopausal sensitivity to the dark, nothing about the bleak midwinter makes me feel shiny or inspired" I thought you were talking about me? Can't wait to see you soon xo
I'm reading your book at the moment and loving it! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I'm so sorry to read about your friend - but glad you have the space to go through the grieving process in the way which feels right for you.
Happy New Year to you too Sara 😊 I love that I am not the only one who feels the new year starts in April as the Lunar Year. I thought I was weird to think that, so I was holding back from sharing it 🙈 But your newsletter kind of gave me the confirmation to just be the perfectly imperfect weird me 🥰
I am sorry you went through the heartache of losing your best friend. 🤍 Reading your story, I see it as the year of creating the specious business and space prepared you to slow down and gave you the space to grieve in the way that was kind to you.
Your story is truly inspirational. A lot of moments to borrow and learn from. Thank you for sharing 🙏
I love this concept Sara. Since I launched my interior design business last year I’ve been mindful of keeping plenty of space there. I’m building steadily but in a way where I’m in control of my time, and I love that. See you soon! Xxx
Quite right too Hannah, you’ll never regret it, I’m telling you! Space is such a precious gift xxx
Look at us. Ark at you and sending you all the love pal xx
Here we are! Having the chats, doing the things. Space is a giant flex, not just for grief, but for creativity, observation, and peace. And finding your people, of course ❤️
Sending all the love Sara, thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration 💓 Your story will help others who are grieving too I’m sure. Big squeeze xxx
I’m so lucky to feel so well supported - THANK YOU gorgeous human ❤️
I am here for all the space Sara 💕 I assumed it would have come naturally when I left the '9-5' but good old corporate conditioning doesn't work like that, so I've had to do a lot of unlearning and be super intentional about when, where, how, what and why I show up. Substack feels like a great place too, to slow it down and explore a bit more. Big virtual hugs from me x
This!! It’s something we all think will come automatically when we leave corporate I think, but it doesn’t quite happen like that, does it?! Well done you for all the boundaries you’ve put in place to find the right balance for you ❤️
It's a work in progress and conversations like these always help with the check-in x
Happy New Year! I too am emerging from winter fuggery and feel the year is just getting started. Reconsidering the rythms of work and metrics of success seems...logical. We tend to default to emulating the working models we want to leave behind us, we just don't know how. So I'm sending you all the internet high fives for calling this out and putting a name to the feel of work most of us want. A spacious business has room to breath, to think, to create. Just the term makes me want to stratch my arms out and take deep breaths. Out goes the tightly packed, fixed schedule, to welcome in a more fluid, adaptable way of working, with room to ebb and flow. And shit still gets done. Mostly likely better shit!
Grief is a strange bedfellow, be kind to yourself. I followed you as this story speaks to me and I want to know more. Thanks for sharing
It’s a really self regulating way to live. Sending you an arms outstretched high five in favour of the fluidity and adaptability we all should have had all along ❤️
Just nothing but love for you Sarebear ❤️ ...but you already know that. Big fat *squeeeeze* 🤗
Oh mate I couldn’t be more grateful for you. My heart is so happy we know each other ❤️
So sorry for your loss, lovely. I know she meant the world to you. I hope you take the time you need. And can I say reading "Whether it's my mediterranean sun-loving blood, my Aquarius rebellious streak, or my peri-menopausal sensitivity to the dark, nothing about the bleak midwinter makes me feel shiny or inspired" I thought you were talking about me? Can't wait to see you soon xo
We have so much in common don’t we!! What a lovely thing it is to find such shared experiences (and to be heading into our season!) xxx
So sorry for your loss Sara x
Thank you Leeanne that’s so appreciated 🙏🏻
I'm reading your book at the moment and loving it! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I'm so sorry to read about your friend - but glad you have the space to go through the grieving process in the way which feels right for you.
Oh Ruth thank you so much - I couldn’t be happier that you’re enjoying the book. If I can help you get some time and space back, im happy :)
Happy New Year to you too Sara 😊 I love that I am not the only one who feels the new year starts in April as the Lunar Year. I thought I was weird to think that, so I was holding back from sharing it 🙈 But your newsletter kind of gave me the confirmation to just be the perfectly imperfect weird me 🥰
I am sorry you went through the heartache of losing your best friend. 🤍 Reading your story, I see it as the year of creating the specious business and space prepared you to slow down and gave you the space to grieve in the way that was kind to you.
Your story is truly inspirational. A lot of moments to borrow and learn from. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you Ina, HNY vibes are all around!! And you’re so right, I feel so comforted by your reflections 🥰