So, as always when I stop for a bit to take a breath, it usually results in me having a good old think about how the year has gone, and what direction I might go in next.
So, I thought I'd let you in on what's been happening through 2017, and hopefully what is going to happen through 2018.
2017 started off a bit slower than normal in business terms for me and by the sounds of it several of my counselling/therapy colleagues experienced the same - but if you know me at all, you know I'm not one for sitting still long (Unless in a counselling session of course lol). So I decided to work on a couple of projects that had either been shelved temporarily or were still just in a dream phase.
In March 2017, after looking for a few year, I committed to selling a product alongside my business that I felt would compliment my business ethos of well-being. So if I haven't chewed your ear off about them already, they are the wonderful Aloe Vera based products from Forever Living (Look out for lots of deals as this company celebrates their 40th Anniversary in 2018)
So why did I decide to add these products I hear you ask? Well there is such a wide range that help people think about their well-being including;
- Personal Care
- Weight Management
- Essential Oils
- Nutritional Supplements
- Make up
If you are interested in finding out more, or even looking for a home business for yourself - please do contact me for more information (I'll never be a hard sales person, so don't worry about that)
The hand and face soap I have used as a shower Gel everyday since March 2017 - I finally finished the bottle last week.
My overall favourite product is the shampoo and conditioner - with my thick curly long hair, I wash it daily and I've just started my 3rd lot of bottles since March 2017 - I can actually still get a brush through my hair, without having put conditioner in it for 3 days - I have never found any other product that I can do that with - because it's just such brilliant quality where a little bit goes and extremely long way.
All in all it's been a really fun summer, meeting loads of lovely people. And 2018 we will going to work at our 1st ever full festival - I'm so excited!!
Bellis Daisy Project
Bellis Daisy
When I first set up my business in 2011, I had struggled for a few years as a single mum on benefits whilst trying to study to provide a better future for myself and my sons - in that time a lot of life changes had happened and a large amount of emotional stress had been experienced. The one thing I would of loved to have had was some counselling and objective support, but I couldn't justify the expense.
In 2013 as part of my business, this is why I set up the On Your Mind self help coffee morning, I can't believe we've been going 5 years this year and it's still something I look forward to every Wednesday morning. But at the same time, I wanted to help more.
I would love to be able to do counselling for free, and always try to accommodate people and keep my fee's as low as I can - but we all know; we can't live on fresh air, well at least myself and my son's can't and like any business there are a lot of overheads to consider.
When a counsellor is doing any significant training, they have to complete hours as evidence for their portfolio, finding placements to do these hours at is hard, so I thought - why not kill 2 birds with one stone as they say!
So the fantastic Temple Methodist church where I rent my room, let me furnish another room and set up a cost price service from it.
So what does this mean? well spread the word!!! If you know of people who would love to have counselling, but they are being forced to wait on long waiting lists or don't meet the talking therapies threshold and they are struggling away on benefits, low income, single parents etc - then pass the word on - tell them to contact me on 07899 048256
What else?
And some of you will know, I've taken on my biggest project ever - 'Syliva' the Transit Van!! at the moment she is still looking more like the plumbers van that she once was, however, my son's and I are on a mission to turn her in to a mobile therapy room / Campervan, so that she can come on our exciting travels to these festival and fetes...
So, as usual 2018 plans to be another busy and eventful year - so keep it focused and positive folks - make it the best one yet, even if life keeps throwing curve balls at you.