Prioritize Yourself: The Secret to a Thriving Business and Life

Hi everybody. As women, we seem to be brilliant at looking after everybody else—our family, our friends, responsible for the pets, doing errands, emptying the dishwasher, making sure that everybody gets to whoever's appointment that they need to. But here's the truth: Many women avoid putting themselves first. And when you don't, your business pays the price. Your energy can drop. Your creativity can disappear. Your energy and confidence shrink. And you know what, your momentum slows down. Not because you're failing. It's not a fail. Not because you're not capable. Oh my god, not because you're not capable! But it's because you're running on fumes while you're trying to support absolutely everyone and everything else. You cannot build a lifestyle business from a place of depletion. You can't show up with warmth, clarity, and connection when you're absolutely exhausted. You can't pour from that cup if you don't actually refill it. And importantly, you deserve to look after yourself, to rest, have nice times, nice food, nice things around you. The reward is amazing. Your family, clients, and community don't need you burnt out; they need you totally grounded, rested, and energized, full of the version of you that thrives when she remembers she matters too. Putting yourself first is not in any way selfish. It's strategic, it's protective. It's actually leadership. It's love towards yourself and towards the people around you, because they rely on you. Because when you're okay, guess what? Everybody else is okay. Everything else is brighter, easier to make decisions. And to be honest, you're going to attract the right clients, better work, and have very clear boundaries of how much you are doing. Feeling more like yourself is amazing, and to do that, you need to look after yourselves. So today, this Friday fix day, it's for you. You are allowed to put yourself first, be your own priority. You're allowed to rest. You're allowed to say no to things that you don't want to do. And your business will grow faster, not slower, when you really do honor you first. If you're hearing these words and you're saying to yourself, 'that's me,' then this is absolutely for you. So right now, take a breath and ask yourself, 'What is one thing I can do for me today that supports my energy?' Just one thing—something tiny, something nourishing, something for you. Maybe it's a cup of tea and a sip for five minutes in silence. It could be stepping outside in the fresh air for a few minutes and taking in the view. It could be turning off your phone for 20 minutes and just ignoring the outside world. It could be saying no to something when people ask you to do something and you really don't want to do it. Is there something that you can delegate? Could be at home, you know, emptying the dishwasher? I know what you could do if it works: you could stop working 30 minutes earlier than normal. With a stretch possibly, there you go. We also love what music does to us, so maybe it's putting a song on. A simple action would be taking a few deep, loving breaths. So write down the thing you've chosen and do it today, not tomorrow, not when everything is sorted out, because when you take care of yourself, everything will become easier, softer, more aligned with what you want. Your energy is the most valuable tool in your business, so protect it. If today's message lands and you know you need more personal support, we are here for you. You can book a virtual 'cuppa' with me. I'd love to chat through where you are and help you feel clearer, lighter, back on track. It's simple. All you need to do is message me on this email here or call and chat. Icanachieve.co.uk and just send us a message. We are really here for you to support you most importantly and your business.