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Day 24: Create Your January Vision — Start the New Year With Clarity The pressure to set big goals at the start of a new year can feel overwhelming. But meaningful progress doesn’t come from doing everything at once — it comes from starting with clarity and intention. Every January is important - what is your vision? Instead of asking, “What do I want to achieve this year?” Try this: “What does a successful January look like for me?” Focusing on January keeps things realisti

Day 23: Reflect on Your Wins — Progress Deserves Recognition As the year draws to a close, it’s easy to focus on what didn’t go to plan or what you wish you’d done differently. But reflection isn’t just about improvement, it’s also about recognition. Any wins (big or small) should be celebrated and you need to recognise these in your careers Progress deserves to be acknowledged, especially by you. Taking time to reflect on your wins helps you see how far you’ve come, even if

Day 22: Delegate With Confidence — Create Space for Growth Delegation is often one of the hardest skills to master — especially for small business owners, leaders, and high performers who are used to doing everything themselves. But growth doesn’t come from doing more; it comes from doing the right things. When we delegate correctly the whole team wins If a task doesn’t need your brain, it doesn’t need to be done by you. Delegation isn’t about losing control — it’s about crea

Day 21: Identify Your Top Strengths — Confidence Starts With Awareness Many people struggle with confidence not because they lack ability, but because they’re not fully aware of their strengths. Sadly, we often focus on gaps, weaknesses, or what we think we should be better at but forget to recognise what we already do well. When you know your strengths everything is possible Confidence grows when you know and trust your strengths. Your strengths are the skills, qualities an

Day 20: Improve Your Cyber Safety — Small Steps That Protect Everything Cyber security can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re running a business, working remotely, or managing multiple online accounts. But staying safe online doesn’t have to be complicated. Can you say that you are definitely protected? Small actions can make a huge difference. Two of the simplest and most effective habits you can build are: Using unique passwords for different platforms Turning on two-f

Day 19: Say No Without Saying No — Set Boundaries Without Guilt Many of us struggle to say no. We don’t want to appear unhelpful, difficult, or unsupportive, especially at work or in business. But constantly saying yes can quickly lead to overwhelm, resentment and burnout. Think of the different ways you can say 'no' without using the word 'no'. Here’s a powerful alternative: Say no without actually saying no. Instead of a flat refusal, use language that protects your time wh

Day 18: Try Single-Tasking — Get More Done With Less Stress Multitasking is often seen as a strength, but in reality, it’s one of the biggest drains on productivity and focus. Our brains aren’t designed to do multiple complex tasks at once, they simply switch rapidly between them, which costs time and energy. Set up your time and start to get more focussed Single-tasking means focusing on one task at a time, fully. When you single-task, you: Work more efficiently Make fewer m

Day 17: Praise Publicly, Coach Privately which is a Simple Leadership Habit That Builds Trust One of the most powerful leadership habits doesn’t require a course, a budget, or a new system. It simply requires intention. Even the words 'Thank You' is a lovely way to show gratitude and praise. Praise publicly. Coach privately. Public praise builds confidence, motivation and morale. It shows people they are valued and recognised for their contributions. Private coaching, on the

Day 16: Lead With Achievements on Your CV — Show Impact, Not Just Experience One of the most common mistakes people make on their CV is listing responsibilities instead of results. While job duties show what you did, achievements show the impact you made, and that’s what employers really want to see. This is also so true if you are creating your Business Profile for your businesses. Always be proud of your achievements to that others can be proud too. Your CV or Profile shou

Day 15: Use AI to Save Time and Work Smarter, Not Harder I used to fear AI, but Artificial Intelligence doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. When your time is tight and you are not sure how to word something, it can be a very simple and powerful tool to use to help your work flow better daily. Give as much input as possible to AI and then use the draft / bullet points to add your own elements and human voice. Here’s an easy way to start. Use AI to summarise and dra

Day 14: One Message Per Slide — Create Clearer, More Impactful Presentations I totally believe in presentations as a tool. But these don’t need to be complicated to be effective. Some of the best and most engaging presentations, I have seen follow one simple rule: Simple presentations are more effective. One message per slide. When you think about the last presentation you saw and you think what do I actually recall from this. Was it overloaded with text, bullet points and d

Day 13: Set Boundaries Like a Leader to Protect Your Time and Energy When we think about boundaries, they are not about being difficult or unhelpful . Instead we should look at them as providing clarity, respect and sustainability. It doesn't matter whether you’re leading a business, managing a team, or simply trying to protect your own wellbeing, boundaries are essential. When was the last time you actually realised how important these three words are? Remember: Strong bound

Day 12: Use Canva’s Brand Kit — Create Consistent, Professional Designs in Minutes I don't know about you, but I absolutely love Canva and have been using it since almost when it came out! So, if you are looking for a simple to use graphic design tool, please do look into this. When you do though, to help you easily create your ideas, you should build your business brand into this wonderful programme. Know your brand details and upload them to Canva What is the best part?

Day 11: The One Career Question That Changes Everything Our main focus when we think about our careers (whether employed or self-employed), we think about job titles, promotions, big leaps in what we do etc. But what you should start 2026 with is one important question... It's your time to focus on the question which can help you in your career “What do I want more of next year?” This question will make you think. It helps to shift your focus away from external labels and t

Day 10: Document Your Processes — Protect Your Time, Business and Peace of Mind Wouldn't you love to save hours in stress in the long term? Document your processes so it is easy to delegate to others You can by creating a simple habit - it doesn't matter whether you're running a business, managing a team, or organising your own workload. So what is it? Document your processes. What this means for you is to capture the steps for your recurring tasks, from onboarding new clie

Day 9: Reduce Filler Words — Speak with Confidence and Clarity Yes, we all do it - we all have filler words in our speech and conversations. Things like “um,” “like,” “you know,” “basically,” “so…” Guess what, sometimes we don't even know we are saying them until someone points them out! But it is a good things to know because we can then become more conscious about using them. We all use filler words - how aware are you that you use them? But while they’re completely norma

Day 8: Task Batching is a Smarter Way to Protect Your Time and Focus Have you realised that one of the biggest productivity issues, is not our workload, it is actually switching between our tasks. Every time we jump from emails to client work to admin to messages, our brain has to refocus, costing us both time and energy. How important is being productive to you? So that is where task batching can transform your day. But what is 'Task batching'? It is where you group simil

Day 7: Boost Your LinkedIn Profile With the Featured Section For a lot of us we spend a lot of time networking and using LinkedIn is no different. There are several features on LinkedIn which can make a strong impression. One of the quickest and most effective change you can make is updating your Featured section. This is often-overlooked but is one of the first things people see when they view your profile. It is a powerful place to showcase your best work. Use all feature

Day 6: A 2-Minute Email Makeover — Write Clearer, Faster, Better Emails We all spend more time than we’d like on emails — writing them, rewriting them, and trying to make sure they land the way we intend. But you can transform your communication with one simple shift. Sending the right email provides clarity and saves time. Start with purpose. End with action. This structure instantly makes your message easier to read and respond to. Here’s how it works: 1. Begin with the pur

Day 5: Build Confidence Through Daily Wins Confidence isn’t something we wake up with. But it is something we build. For me one of the simplest and most powerful ways to strengthen this, it is by recognising your own progress daily. Always know you are capable of amazing things - you just need to believe and tell yourself Here’s my tip: End each day by asking, “What did I do well today?” It is such a simple idea, but what it does do is to shift your mindset from noticing wh