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Collecting Rejections (+ a freebie)
Taking Action Emilie Cotterill Taking Action Emilie Cotterill

Collecting Rejections (+ a freebie)

When’s the last time you actively reached out to someone you really wanted to work with?

If you’re anything like me, i.e. a people pleaser with a dash of imposter syndrome and a strong fear of rejection, I’m going to guess it’s been a while.

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Knowing what you don’t want
Looking Inward Emilie Cotterill Looking Inward Emilie Cotterill

Knowing what you don’t want

There have been many times this year where I’ve had to stop myself from mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, close social media apps and put my phone away, because I could tell I was edging dangerously close to a pit of comparison and self-doubt.

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Making quarterly plans for your business
Feeding the Mind Emilie Cotterill Feeding the Mind Emilie Cotterill

Making quarterly plans for your business

I like to think I'm pretty good at making plans. In fact, I genuinely love sitting down to brainstorm and map things out. It's exciting, and it always gives me a deep sense of purpose and direction.

But actually following through with the plan and taking action?

… Not so much.

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