In this mini episode, we're chatting about rituals and sharing the ways in which we both bring a little ritual to our everyday.

We talk about how rituals help cultivate moments of mindfulness, connection and calm and the benefit this can have for business owners.

We also get a little deep when discussing how rituals foster a reverence for life and help us to feel gratitude for the little things.

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Running a home and running a business are intrinsically linked. What goes on behind-the-scenes can have a huge impact on your ability to work, serve others and be creative.

This week, we’re sharing the basics we rely on to keep our lives running smoothly so we can show up fully in our respective businesses. From meal planning to cleaning schedules, discover what we’ve outsourced, automated and simplified to make our lives just that little bit easier.       

Links and Further Reading 

The Organised Mum Method

Friends with Business Boundaries

Plugging Energy Leaks

Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin 

 

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You know those outstanding tasks you can feel hanging over you? The things you never get around to doing but spend a lot of time thinking about? Whether business, personal or domestic, they’re probably draining your mental energy. In this mini episode, we’re sharing some quick tips to help you tackle the tasks you keep putting off. From brain dumps to being your ‘future friend’, find out how to plug those energy leaks and free up headspace for more important things.

Links and Further Reading 

The Slow Home Podcast - Rituals: Brain Dump

Sarah Starrs on Plugging Energy Leaks 

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In this chatty episode, we’re looking back on the first three months of the year and ahead to Quarter 2. Find out what felt good, what didn’t and what we’ve learned in the process.

We also talk about our words of the year and how they’ve been showing up for us so far. After sharing a few sources of creative inspiration, we dig into our plans for Q2 and discuss what we’re both hoping to achieve before the end of June.   

Links and Further Reading 

Friends with Business Boundaries

Franky’s Mailing List

Charlie’s Mailing List

Playing Big by Tara Mohr

Circle of Pines

Little Stories of Your Life by Laura Pashby

Elise Joy

 

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When was the last time you received a testimonial or review? More importantly, when was the last time you asked for one? In this mini episode, we’re discussing how to gather testimonials and what to do with them once they start rolling in. Given how powerful they can be, there’s also a brief reminder to leave testimonials and reviews for the products and services you use, love and enjoy {including podcasts!}. 

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This week we’re chatting about healthy boundaries. What are they? Why do we need them? And how do you establish and enforce them? As well as sharing the boundaries we lean on in our own businesses, we discuss some of the challenges involved in upholding them. Franky describes dealing with the discomfort that can arise when a client doesn’t like hearing the word ‘no’ and Charlie reflects on building boundaries as a busy working mama.

Links and Further Reading 

Creating a Seamless, On-Brand Customer Experience    

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When was the last time you curated your Instagram feed?

In this week’s mini episode, we’re discussing the power of muting and unfollowing accounts. Discover what usually prompts us to hit the mute button, the potential benefits and why we think life’s too short for ‘hate follows’. We also touch on some upcoming changes to Instagram and share a few questions to ask yourself the next time you open the app. 

Links and Further Reading 

'What would your business look like if Instagram disappeared?' - Listen to Episode 54 to hear more of our thoughts on using Instagram to promote your business.    

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This week, we’re chatting about Franky’s mission to find a new hobby and what she’s learned since she started pursuing a different kind of creativity. As well as describing the perils of monetising your passions and interests, we discuss nurturing your inner child, exploring curiosity peaks in adulthood, and what it feels like to be a beginner for the first time in years. We also cover how to find time for hobbies, the many benefits, and the big difference between creative work and creative play.     Links and Further Reading  The Artist’s Way Make36 by Elise Joy

Why I’m Picking Up a New Hobby This Winter

 

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In this week’s mini episode, we’re discussing the benefits of writing a regular ta-da list and encouraging you to give this simple practice a go. Discover what a ta-da list is, why Franky is so passionate about them, and how to start writing your own. Don’t forget to tag us in your ta-da lists on Instagram! Links and Further Reading  Ta-Da Lists on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast Find Us On Instagram

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Friends with Business Benefits is back! We’re kicking off the new year with our usual cosy conversation about reflections and intentions. Discover what went well for us last year and what we learned from the things that didn’t. We also chat about our words of the year, share our goals for 2022, and make some solid(ish) plans for Q1.   

Links and Further Reading

Charlie’s word of the year

Franky says hello to 2022

‘Wintering’ by Katherine May 

 

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