March 25th, 2026.

We’ve all been there. Too tired, lost or confused to show our face; online or in person.

We’d rather hide on the sofa, make-up free, and hair tied up. Than to face a day of networking and repeated exposure the pained question, “What will you do next?”

When we’re in a phase of transition, we know we have to find “the next thing” before the pennies run out, but this can be really hard when there’s no steam left in the tank.

We gaze out the window wishing we had six months to “find ourself”, yet solidly aware that such frivolities only happens in the movies.

We consider finding part-time work. Perhaps crushing grapes in Italy (been there), but we know that won’t pay the bills.

We want to relax and listen to the words of gurus who tell us to listen to our intuition, and follow our heart, but our heart feels heavy and our nervous system flooded, so what should feel easy, actually feels very hard.

Days drift by.

When I feel like this, I go for a walk and listen to a good book. Authors I’ve warmed to. Who feel like home, and whose voices calm me down.

I confess to enjoying the profound. Words that make me think. Wise words that redirect me toward a new path. Possibly because I think of life in terms of summers and just how many I might have left. This leaves me wanting to fill every second with something meaningful and unbound. Not wasted by daytime TV and AI generated media.

Recently, I was doing this very thing. Listening to a new teacher, I’ve fallen upon. Someone I’m learning admire for her openess, and gut instinct.

In her Masterclass she said; “People don’t care where you’ve been. They care where you’re going.”

Think about that for a second.

Just because someone succeeded once, doesn’t mean they’ll continue to succeed when times get tough or when the wind of trend changes.

Can they pull it off again? Who knows.

But without forward momentum, customers get itchy feet. That is for certain.

Don’t misunderstand me. Life experience, education and skills are valuable assets and help us to stand out a little from the crowd. But just because someone pulled off a plan before, doesn’t mean they’ll do it again. And certainly not if they stop or change direction–as many do.

If we apply this to today’s topic of hiding, it could look something like this…

When we have to start over, we think negative thoughts that crush our self-esteem;
“Why on earth would anyone listen to me?”
“I don’t have a brand, or a clear vision of my direction. How can I talk to an audience? What would I say?”
And so the noise goes on…

That’s why we hide.

But, the truth is. The longer we hide, the worse it will get and that’s why I’m writing this post.

When next you feel down, or a little bit lost. Don’t hide for too long. Shave your legs, put on your lip gloss and just be real.

Tell people the truth. Share honest examples of where you are and the processes you’re using to find a new path. In other words, take your people with you and learn together along the way.

This approach will feel authentic and real.

You won’t need to lie or be what you’re not. And when you cry, they’ll cry to, because this sort of audience will understand who you are, and that sort of connection builds trust. The universal gold of life.

To anyone who’s hiding. I really do get it. And I’m very happy to help if you need some space and direction.

Sending love. x