Making the Most of Your Blog

I love my blog. I love writing articles, researching new topics, and sharing my perspective on subjects that matter to me. SpookyMrsGreen has evolved into the Pagan Housewife brand over the course of several years. It began as an author blog, started on the advice of my book publisher when I launched my debut novel….

Honour the Ebb and Flow

Is it just me or is there a general feeling of overwhelm on social media?  Anyone who runs a business seems to be under constant pressure to do this course, that workshop, read this book, hire that expert etc. I recently read in a Facebook group a comment that procrastination was another term for laziness! …

Are You an Introvert?

Poetry can help you access your inner treasures “Quiet people have the loudest minds”. – Stephen King   I presume I’ve always been an introvert. And when I was younger I looked at that as a drawback, a negative side. For many years I’ve silently longed to be one of those cool kids that easily steal…

How to Help Yourself and Make Your Business Flourish

As women we have so much to offer to the world as mums, working professionals, friends, wives, innovators, etc., but we should remember first and foremost that we have been living under the patriarchy rules for thousands of years. What does that mean? Well, many things indeed and many of them might not be very…

The Down Side to Being Seen

I’ve been having an interesting experience these past couple of weeks as the target of a few people on social media whose views differ from my own. I genuinely like people and find everyone to be unique – we all have a different story, a different experience which dictates how we see things from our…

Using Social Media …Strategically, Kindly and Mindfully (Video)

Rasheed gives some very good advice about the use of social media.       Rasheed Ogunlaru is an acclaimed life, business and corporate coach whose simple ‘become who you are’ approach has helped countless business owners connect with themselves, their businesses and their customers. His background spans over 20 years in coaching, training, media,…

Stay True to Your Own Path

Since my business launched I have been overwhelmed by the sheer volume of people and businesses that are in the market place. It is easy for time to fly by whilst checking out what is available and what they have to offer. It is also very easy to be taken off our own path because…

Are We Reactive or Proactive?

I am a great fan of thrillers and murder mysteries – just love the ‘whodunits’ when invariably the good guys win in the end. It doesn’t seem to matter how beaten up they get, good always prevails. It suddenly struck me that in most, if not all, of these scenarios – the bad guys are…

5 Strategies To Effective Working Relationships

Have you ever worked in a department or organisation where a new colleague joins the team? Here are five simple strategies I have pulled together based on my observations over the years where I have seen some colleagues crash and burn and others flourish. I’m sure you will have your own additions but here are…