I connect with today’s post so much more than you know. That’s why I wrote it. The fear attached to your “next thing” can be paralysing. The inner chatter that says; “What if it’s the wrong thing?” “What if nobody wants me?” “What if I don’t enjoy it–what then? I get it. But one thing…
Category: Happiness
Sunday Message From The Heart
Sunday 29th March 2026 I made this post for every woman who’s shrunk her magic to suit those around her. Because I’ve done this for large chunks of my life and today it’s a huge regret. My mother used to tell me that as a little girl, I was vibrant, fun, always laughing. She loved…
Days When We’d Rather Hide.
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…
They’re Not Ignoring You. They’re Not Hearing You.
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking: “Why don’t they get it?” You explained it clearly. You chose your words carefully. You know what you’re saying makes sense. And yet… it doesn’t land. It’s easy to assume people aren’t listening. Or worse — that they don’t care. But often, something else is happening. What you’re…
Short-Term Thinking Shrinks Long-Term Impact
There’s something about this quiet pause between Christmas and the New Year that invites reflection. The noise softens, the pace slows, and we’re given a rare moment to look at how we live — not just what we achieve. My musing this morning is an invitation to step back from the constant question of “what do…
A Bad Day is Not a Cue to Quit.
Everyone has bad days, but it’s not a cue to quit. Bad days remind us of what we don’t want and underscore the desires that lie within. They remind us where we want to go and with whom, and what actions we need to take to get there. Put another way, we can use times…
DUSTIE HOUCHIN 