Monthly Reflections: August
Welcome to my monthly reflections! This is my journal space, where I share my monthly highs and lows of running my business as a solo founder, whilst navigating life as a girl in her 30s, who loves to not take life too seriously whilst also having existential thoughts most days.
So this is what’s been going on for me in August…
Last Holiday Pre-Baby
We spent a beautiful and relaxing week in the South of France, which will be our last holiday before the baby arrives. So wild!!! Because we knew it was going to be our last pre-baby trip it definitely felt like there were a few more expectations which was interesting as a few things didn’t go to plan… and it was such a HUGE reminder to just go with the flow. We laughed so much and I often find it’s in the moments when things don’t go to plan that you create some of the best memories.
It was 39°C (!!) so I spent days relaxing in the shade, swimming, eating and napping. It was pretty great! You can find a lil photodump here.
A September Reset
Because I feel in the depths of my pregnancy bubble, I hadn’t even registered the usual back to school feeling September usually brings. But after doing a poll on my Instagram stories and chats in my DMs I very quickly realised I was one of the few feeling like this and I get it! The fun of summer usually comes to an end and there’s a crash back to reality, 4 months left of the year and the realisation that maybe your best intentions with your goals have got a little side-tracked.
If this is resonating right now, please do not worry!! We’ve all been there and September really is just another month but what I’ve found is it can be really helpful to have a moment to reset post summer fun.
Enter… The Reset Masterclass
I’ve decided to run a free masterclass in September to help you shift your mindset, regain focus and create momentum. This is for you if you're feeling stuck and unsure where to start.
Join me Friday 19th September 10am – 11:30am (UK time) on Zoom for this last session before I am officially a mum!!
Relationships
One theme that’s come up a lot in my coaching sessions this month is relationships. It’s been absolutely fascinating to support my clients around their patterns, stuck points and the breakthroughs that happen when we bring awareness into these spaces. And it’s not just romantic relationships, it can be friends, work, family, with yourself.
Ultimately, we’re all just trying to communicate, connect and be understood.
I highly recommend watching Couples Therapy on BBC iPlayer. My friends are so tired of me recommending this but it’s so good and really gives an incredible insight into relational patterns.
Have a lovely month and I'll see you at the end of September!
Elyssa x
