Dustie’s blog: 15th April 2026 Over the coming weeks, I will explore why people do what they do, to help you become more conscious about your own decisions and those made by others. Why? Because, the more conscious we become the more control we have over our environment. This can be as helpful in business,…
Tag: personal-development
Comparison Doesn’t Create Calmness or Clarity
Dustie’s blog: 14th April 2026 If you’re a high-performing woman, comparison often wears a smart suit. It shows up as “standards,” “ambition,” and “keeping yourself sharp.” But when you look closely, comparison rarely creates improvement. It creates noise. And noise is the enemy of calm. Comparison is your brain trying to answer a question it…
“Someday” is not a business tactic.
Dustie’s Blog: Date: 12th April 2026 Are you wanting to open your own business, but feel too scared to move forward? I know how you feel. I’m currently working on notes for a new workshop I’m soon to record, and I wanted to share this note with anyone who’s pondering on starting something new, because…
What You Choose Today, Doesn’t Have To Be Forever.
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…
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…
Not All Advice Is Meant For You
By Dustie Houchin | 9 March 2026 This morning’s post was inspired by a conversation with a younger member of my community. For decades, I believed that other people had the answers. If someone was older than me, more successful than me, or seemed more confident in their opinions, I assumed they must know better….
Meet People Where They’re At
The Skill That Changes Everything: Meeting People Where They’re at. For years, I believed I was simply blessed with a natural ability to read people. To sense the mismatch between someone’s words and their body language. To notice the pause before a sentence. To feel when someone was holding something back. But perhaps that isn’t…
The Quiet Strength of Being Human
February 9th, 2026. As weeks go, last week wasn’t one of my finest. But, in the storm, I learned something significant. I consider myself someone who can hold their **** together. I naturally explore root causes of any situation. Acknowledge that my way is not the only way, and do my best to see problems…
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…
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