Maddie Bell ⚡️💬🗓️’s Post

Rainy Day Thoughts: Let's Play Entrepreneurial Would You Rather! This morning's rain made getting out of bed a little tougher than usual and made me wish for a few extra hours of sleep , sparking some interesting daydreams about different scenarios! Let's have some fun with a game of Entrepreneurial Would You Rather! ✅ Would you rather work longer but fewer days a week or shorter but more days of the week? Think about whether you prefer longer workdays with more days off, or shorter workdays spread out over the week! ✅ Would you rather work 80 hours one week and have the next week off or work 40 hours for the week (spread across seven days including weekends) for two weeks? Imagine working hard for one week and then enjoying a week off, or having a more balanced schedule over two weeks! ✅ Would you rather do something you love and make just enough money to get by or do something you hate but make billions of dollars? Consider whether you'd prioritize doing what you love even if it means making less money, or if you'd choose financial success over happiness! Which option would you choose in each scenario, and why ? With the kind of morning I’m having , it’s obvious which options I would go for if you ask me now 😂

As I wrap up my last week in the office before our team's extended Holiday break, I am reminded of the value of REST. While I can see slivers of the 2015-2016 hustle culture starting to slowly ease (hopefully 🤞), there's no denying how much our society praises those who grind, grind, grind. - Who cares if it's at the sacrifice of your health or home life, right? Success in business without success at home isn't my definition of success at all. While I am wired to work hard, I am also wired to crave downtime. I need it, I'm rejuvenated by it, and it's what ALLOWS me to show up the next day as the best version of myself for clients. 5-years ago, Cold Box Films introduced a 2-week paid break during the holidays and it's been one of the best decisions we've ever made for our company. It offers our team an extended period of well-earned rest to truly enjoy the season and enter a new year with fresh ideas. The best part? We quickly learned NOTHING fell apart in the business during our time away. Clients were communicated with, served well, and no balls were dropped. My point is—take the break. Put on your out-of-office responder. Allow yourself to tune into all the areas of your life that have nothing to do with your work. Professional accomplishments are nice. Personal accomplishments are what give meaning to our lives.

Something For The Weekend: 5 Simple Tips to Declutter Your life... Setting a goal to declutter and downsize is therapeutic and simplifies your life, give it a try! Some of the positives of this exercise include financial benefits, living more intentionally by changing your outlook about material 'stuff' and lastly getting back some of the space lost to clutter as space is always a premium😀 For me this simple act gets results such as mental clarity after this physical activity, go figure! Here are my 5 tips to consider: 1. Start small: Don’t be overwhelmed by trying to declutter your entire home or office all at once. Start with one room or one type of item or start with your desk first and work from there. 2. Set a goal & time limit: You hear me talk about large projects and transformations, like those initiative break them down into smaller manageable chunks, keep it small and focused with a specific timeline like software development sprints. 3. Create three buckets: keep, donate, and recycle. This can help you decide if something is worth keeping or not. Then re-iterate that process until the "keep" bucket is as small as it can be. 4. Get rid of duplicates: If you have multiple items that serve the same purpose, it might be time to get rid of the extras! 5. Take before & after pictures: This can help you stay motivated and remind you why you’re doing this, and in my case helps me answer "where did put that thing" in case I put the no-longer needed stuff in storage... Then you can reward yourself for completing this task, I'll leave that to you to workout the what, where and how you will reward yourself. You never know, someone else might reward you for sorting out that mess 😆 Transformation and software development sometimes have parallels with our lives and a decluttering act might even help by seeing beyond where you're at. #software #worklifebalance #wfh #transformation #digitaltransformation #declutter

To all the business owners out there feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, I see you, and I feel your struggle. 🤯 .. .. The pressures of running a business while trying to be present for your family can be overwhelming. But remember, you're not alone in this journey. Let's talk about "Finish It Friday" and how it can be your saving grace to regain control, reduce stress, and finish the week strong! 💪🏁 .. .. 🔎 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: Take a deep breath and step back for a moment. This is your chance to assess how the week has gone. Celebrate your victories, both big and small, and acknowledge the challenges you faced. This process of reflection is crucial for understanding what worked, what didn't, and how you can make improvements moving forward. .. .. 📝𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬: Those unfinished tasks and unresolved issues can add unnecessary weight to your mental load. On "Finish It Friday," prioritize tying up loose ends. Close those loops, respond to pending emails, and complete the tasks that have been lingering. By doing this, you'll free up mental space and find a sense of accomplishment that will ease the pressure. .. .. 🚀 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠: As the weekend approaches, it's easy to get lost in the chaos and distractions. However, by staying focused and intentional, you can end the week on a high note. Identify the critical tasks that must be completed before the weekend starts, and give them your undivided attention. Embrace the power of prioritization and watch how it transforms your productivity. .. .. 💡𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬, 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Remember, success doesn't always require massive leaps; it's about consistent progress. Identify the small wins and take pride in them. Each step forward, no matter how small, brings you closer to your goals. Embrace the journey, and you'll find that the load becomes more manageable and the path becomes clearer. .. .. 🛌 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: It's easy to overlook your well-being amidst the business and family responsibilities, but self-care is non-negotiable. Prioritize time for relaxation, exercise, and quality time with loved ones. Taking care of yourself physically and mentally is not a luxury; it's an essential investment in your overall success. .. .. On this "Finish It Friday," let's make a pact to support each other. Share your accomplishments, your challenges, and your plans for a strong finish in the comments below. Together, we can create a community that thrives on progress, balance, and resilience. Remember, you don't have to carry the weight alone. We've got this! 💪🌟 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 & 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 John

Are you excited about 2024? It is already the 4th day of January, what are you doing? How are you being? A New Year is an opportunity to create, change, renew, and find some space for YOU! One of the challenges I face often is being overloaded with "things" to "to do" and I hold these in my brain as I work on new things, but it doesn't work. Trust me! I've tried for a long time. So, what can help? The brain dump! My new #blog on this topic on my #website @lifecyclebalance https://lnkd.in/gdauKr2R

My obsessive personality is 80% of why I was able to build a startup (truggl.com) from nothing (literally nothing, no fancy pre-seed, seed, or even self-funding). I was an addictive kid in my life: - Plays the same video game for 8 hours a day. - Goes out to the same coffee shop for 6 years straight. - Can spend all day with no internet just staring at the wall. That really helped me in business. I faced 4 months at the start of the business. I've made literally $0 working 6-10 hours a day doing outreach, and trying to find people on Upwork and Twitter (I wasn't on LinkedIn at the time). Yet I didn't quit during them. And it's all because of my addictive personality, I can do the same thing over and over and over and over again without thinking. How to build an addictive personality? Delete the term "work-life balance" from your head. If you're in your 20s and you're not where you want to be in life, doing a work-life balance is the biggest scam. If you're in your 30s with kids, it's preferred to give them time. But if you're 20 with 0 responsibilities (like myself now), what are you doing on a Wednesday evening in a coffee shop watching the pub with the lads? got the point? ------------------------------------------------------- having 3 spots for 3 SaaS companies who want to brand their products like GoDaddy & ClickUp are doing, you can shoot me a DM 😉

Does it feel like you ordered your business from Wish? Because for many of us solopreneurs, there's a massive gap between the freedom-filled, flexibility-packed life we envisioned and the stress-fueled reality we're actually living. Instagram lied! We had this dream of being our own boss, making our own rules, and hustling on our own terms. But instead of feeling empowered and in control, we're overwhelmed by never-ending to-do lists, constant distractions, and a lack of work-life balance that's draining all the joy out of our entrepreneurial journey. Where is the private jet we were promised? Sound familiar? You're not alone. We've all been there, wondering where that freedom and flexibility we craved disappeared to. Sure, you're killing it in your business, but at what cost? This grind is zapping your energy and motivation, leaving you stressed and disconnected from your "why." But I've got good news - you can close that gap and start living your best solopreneur life. How? Two words: Bossy Day Intensive. Well, that’s three. But this game-changing productivity session is designed to help you reclaim control of your time and create your optimal productive day. Imagine waking up each morning with a clear, customized plan that aligns with your goals and lifestyle. No more aimless scrolling or time-wasting tasks - just focus towards your biggest priorities. With streamlined routines and intentional productivity, you'll be able to crush your business goals while still having a life outside of work. So ditch the stress, overwhelm, and disappointment of a business that doesn't match your vision. It's time to take control and start closing that gap. DM me to schedule your Bossy Day Intensive - your ticket to freedom, flexibility, and solopreneur satisfaction.

Declutter your brain! 🧠This something I have a hard time doing. This article is full of great tips!

Thought I was taking a picture of us.. oops - had it on video 😂 I spent a day this week with 2 brilliant business owners - Rachael Chrystal and Lisa Swiatek. 💫 We had brunch 💫 Went for a gorgeous walk (the Manchester rain stopped just in time!) 💫 Thought about where we are going and practical priorities to get there 💫 Helped each other out on a challenge 💫 Made sure we had some clear actions to leave with One of mine that the others encouraged me to do was to not forget to talk about all the workshops I have in my repertoire that have already made a big difference for businesses - large and small. So I will start now with my favourite three: 💫 "Unscramble your week" - for busy teams - a practical interactive session to help your people find time to do the right things- and feel good with it. 💫 "Habits for Wellbeing" - a brilliant intro to the theory of habits and how you can use that theory in real life to boost your battery - in and out of work 💫 "10 stress busting tips to make life calmer in Q4" - for all those businesses where the last quarter is "hectic" - really practical things you can do that will make a difference to your effectiveness and your stress levels. Any of these sound relevant to you? Drop me a message and I can tell you more. Investment starts at £450. Litsa x

🌟 Attention Business Mums: "Overwhelm-Free" Weekly Action Plan! 🌟 Hello fabulous business mums! 💼👩💼 I've got some exciting news just for you. Let's face it – as a mum, your days can quickly spiral into a whirlwind of chaos. 🌪️ You've got the Monday morning routine down, but then life happens and family demands creep in, kids needing your attention, and surprise messages/emails knock you off track. Suddenly, your to-do list becomes an unrecognizable mess, and prioritising feels like an impossible task. Can you relate?   But hold on, because here's the game-changer! I'm thrilled to announce that I've crafted a 5-step plan that's absolutely FREE and tailored just for you. Introducing the "Overwhelm-Free" Weekly Action Plan! 📋✅   This plan is your ticket to managing overwhelm and regaining control over both your business and your precious family time. 🌟🏆 No more feeling like tasks are slipping through the cracks, no more constant chaos. It's time to take charge and feel that sense of accomplishment. Guess what? You can do all this in under 30 minutes! ⏱️ Say goodbye to distractions and hello to focused productivity. Are you ready to conquer your week and make it truly count? 🚀 If you're as excited as I am (and trust me, you should be), drop a comment below or send me a DM with the magical words "I'm in, show me more." You'll be among the first to get your hands on this life-changing guide. Let's wave goodbye to overwhelm and say hello to a week that's both productive and fulfilling! 🌟I can't wait to share this with you! #MomBossVibes #OverwhelmFreeWeek #BalancingAct