Today I took some much needed me time it wasn’t just a hairdressers appointment….. it was a few hours away from everything having something done for me (my fav part is someone washing my hair and head massage…. Honestly I could have that daily)
It was time for me to sit and breathe and unpack the last few months
It’s been an absolute rollercoaster 🎢
Firstly glamping……opening up a full glamping site for SEND families is no easy task
There’s so many things to think about and put in place and not only that it’s our home, so I have to juggle my own children’s needs and the fact it’s their space too that others are coming into….. it’s an adjustment
For them and me.
It’s a working small farm and I still have lots of jobs to do and animals to take care of plus all the added jobs of a glamp site and wanting to connect with every person who stays so they feel seen, heard and supported (that’s a lot of extra energy to give out every day) something I love and lights me up but also very demanding as a business women, mum, and caregiver to my own SEND child
Plus don’t even mention the cleaning, changing beds and washing (something that next year I’ll take support on for, because that’s a lot on your own something I under estimated)
Well still running the businesses, farming, applying for grants. Supporting clients and showing up on here plus vet emergency’s, my heath and children’s meltdowns and all that jazz.
Now this is far from a moan or poor me as I’m honoured to do this for so many and that so many families trust me to provide my services for them but this is why we close the season at the end of the 6 week holidays because I have to take time to replenish my energy from been so full on non stop for the season.
The women’s retreat!!!
Now this year was different I cut my numbers, I’m such a people pleaser and want to help so many that’s the empath in me but again it’s a lot holding space and supporting 12-15 women for a whole weekend so this year I dropped it to 6 women!!! Yes I considered the financial impact to my business, but what that did is, it gave me space to be picky….. I was selective over who I allowed into my special space…..
Here’s why……
energy is everything and my retreats are for women, mums who need a break, they need to be seen, heard and held in a space that is about them….
Because they spend their every waking hour taking care of everyone else they, often neglect their own needs, desires and wellbeing and I know it’s hard but you cannot pour from an empty cup.
The more drained you are the less effect you are in supporting your family, your energy is different and all those challenges become HARDER. I absolutely know this for personal experience.
I believe every women, mother, caregiver deserves at least one retreat a year and time for them everyday even if it’s just 5 minutes here and there but it’s also about remembering who you are as a person and not loosing yourself in all your roles as a woman serving everyone else’s wants needs and desires.
We deserve to be a priority too!!!
And although a lot of work goes into these retreats and I hold the space and deliver amazing sessions and support these retreats honestly fill my cup up….. I am just as open vulnerable and honest as every woman that attends and that’s what makes it so special.
These retreats hold such a special space in my heart. They are a game changer to the way you see yourself and your needs and how much you matter too!
Then let’s just touch on the events and how one event, a huge one this year I pulled off in less than a week and was my biggest yet!!!!
And we got national newspaper coverage….. yes I did that!!
ADHD hyper focus working at its best.
…..And not to mention I hosted my first wedding and delivered the ceremony which was way out of my comfort zone and fully renovated the barn and area for it and pulled it off as an epic event!!!! Honestly proud and blessed to have done this!!
Did I mention this all happened after moving my life, businesses, family and all the animals and opened 2 weeks later 🤣🤣🤦♀️
We had so many highs plus some tears and challenges and learning curves but that’s how we grow and push through the barriers to become better and of cause more epic.
So yes today I took some time to go to the hairdressers not to just get my hair done but to reflect on all of this
Plus homeschooling 2 children and a school holiday with 3 children back to school for 2 and final stages of a battled EHCP for mads and starting her official education other than in school journey.
After taking time to reflect on all of this I set my goals for the rest of 2024, 2025-2030 and then 2030-2035 that’s the next 10 years of visions and beyond because it doesn’t all stop I know where I want to be and the amount of work, faith and determination and probably tears it’s going to take to get their but I’m committed.
And everytime I question my abilities I’ll reflect back on all I achieved in 4 months, smile and give myself the talking to of how fucking amazing I am just like I tell ever Client I work with (minus the swear word for children) and pull up my big girl pants and put my wellies on and go smash it.
Life is a rollercoaster and we have to ride it but doing it with kindness for yourself and looking after you is the only way you will get through it without been a shaking mess 🙌
So if you need to be in my space just fill out the contact form or drop me a message because I’m here to support you xx
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