#32: The ebbs and flows of burnout: a visit from my shadow companion

When the body says no go-go-go, no more. In 2020, I experienced a radical, debilitating burnout. It changed my understanding of what was physically and mentally possible for me to achieve. The 'how to' of my doing and being. Though the work I've engaged in over the years since, I've come to understand my deep-rooted conditioning. A mix of perfectionism, productivity addition and high achiever programming.

#28: Don’t create for your critics: Banish them and create for yourself

Create for your critics? Who does that? What a silly thing to say! Well, have you ever actually stopped to think about it and consider if you do? When you write or create, are you unconsciously steering your word choice, or what you share or choose to express around the responses of your critics?

#17: Discover and be discovered — being followed is nice but finding the others is better

To be interesting, be interested. This is something I’ve shared with my clients over the years when coaching them on building their online presence. But what does this mean exactly? It means it’s not all about you. Or your brand. Or your business. It’s quite a lot about who you’re selling to. Are you making them feel seen, heard and valued?

#8: 13 Things to stop doing - and start writing - on Friday the 13th (and should you leave the house?)

It's always a good day to write - even on Friday's, but especially on the 13th day of the month. Here are 13 ways to get out of your own way today. 1. Stop looking at your phone the moment you wake up even through you promised yourself you wouldn't and that this morning would be different

#7: The crossroads of should and must; a blog post that shaped my journey as a solopreneur

“This is a story about two roads — Should and Must. It’s a pep talk for anyone who’s chosen Should for far too long — months, years, maybe a lifetime — and feels like it’s about time they gave Must a shot” … And so begins The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna, a blog post on Medium that found me at the start of my journey as a solopreneur back in 2014.

#6: Beginners mindset vs. closed mindset for solopreneurs

Beginners mind is a Buddhist practice that invites you to approach life with eagerness and an open mind, which in turn allows you to be more present and enjoy the moment. Generally, the more we think we know about a topic, the more likely we are to close off to the idea of learning more about it.