I’ve been quiet recently. Sorry. It’s been busy. I’ve been shattered. Big decisions have been made and put into action. So here’s the first of my posts about it all.
“A change is as good as a rest”, they say. What do you think? Is it true? Change can be so stressful, can’t it?
Change can also be refreshing. It can breathe new life into an area that was stagnating. Moving on can be challenging. Isn’t that what we need to keep ourselves motivated?
I’ve changed how I work. Dramatically. I’m working 3 days a week with Lancashire Sports Partnership as their part-time Business Manager. This week will be the first week by myself after 3 weeks of handover from a lovely lady who’s now on Maternity Leave.
I’ve already found that I’ve got a new enthusiasm for my life, and my business. My brain is being challenged in a different way. I’m thinking about sport, marketing and finance. I’m being more efficient with my time during the week. Yes, I’m juggling a bit more, but if I’m enjoying life more does that matter?
You may be shocked or surprised. You may feel this is good news. You may think about your own situation in a different way. I’d be pleased to hear your comments.
Yes, the economy is still in recession. Yes, it’s hard to run a retail business in this environment. So what? I run a growing profitable business with the Bra Lady team growing across the UK, and more demand for the home bra fitting service. So, why work for someone else whilst my own business is doing well?
I need a change. I love my business, but I’ve had a very tough 4-5 years. Some I’ve documented, some stories are still to tell. I’m changing my life for 9 months to give me a break. A time to step back from my business and look in. A time to reflect, whilst doing something totally different using the skills I’ve developed over my career, with a team of passionate people in a friendly office.
This week I’m flying solo. It’s going to be a challenging role, but that’s just what I need right now To work with others who don’t talk about bras all day! To use my skills for a different purpose and develop them so that I can re-invigorate my own business with new ideas.
Yes, to be able to take a month off work and go and walk in the hills would be lovely. But that’s not possible or realistic. This change, I believe, will be better than a rest.
What do you think?
