The Professional Countrywoman

22/08/2026

Another Dawn Walk - got a bit of country road, sky blush and snow.

18/08/2026

Wasn’t sure if we were going to see the sun today but it did come up and there it is shining in the ranges. - walk.

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

Today I’m continuing in to the 3rd tagline for The Professional Countrywoman ( you) and that is , to “dwell in abundance”. The first 2 mantras will go a long way to helping you live in this one! If you start to make a practise of living beautifully and acting effectively, abundance will naturally follow. Abundance is all around us - it’s a matter of opening our eyes and seeing it. That’s an attitude of abundance which is strongly linked to gratitude. It’s also linked to wealth - and that is something that is our business to create for ourselves and for those around us. Make a practice of supporting other women in business, small businesses, rural businesses - share the love and watch it come back to you.

12/08/2026

Today on my regular walk and talk, I’m introducing you to why “acting effectively “ is part of my mantra. There’s a famous principle, the Pareto Principle, that says 80%of our results come from 20% of our actions. I reckon life is too short to spend in wasting time in useless actions (which I have learned the hard way by spending a lot of time on unproductive avoidance triggered actions). A good example of that is embarking on a “miracle” type diet that promises the world but you end up bigger than when you started. Which is the reasoning behind my book, the Tortoise Diet Method. Hope this helps give you a little insight into your own work life - especially if you own your own business.

12/08/2026

One of the best things about my morning walk and talk with you is that I am really starting to narrow down messaging. For the next couple of days I thought I would share a little bit about my taglines - to live beautifully, act effectively and to dwell in abundance. So here's some thoughts and a wee challenge for you to see how bringing more beauty to your life - even in little ways, is going to improve your life in some subtle ways.
I stopped early because another walker was walking past - I should have just kept videoing and just included it but instead I did another short one to finish off which I will pop in the comments section.
I also had a list of 5 things for you to to a challenge but for the life of me, I couldn't think of number 4 so here it is.
1. Pick or buy a bunch of flowers for the house - even if it's just a single flower.
2. For at least one meal a week, get out your most beautiful china, cutlery, glasses, candles and have a lovely family meal together.
3. Create your own beautiful nook or space somewhere in the house that is your go-to for a bit of restoration. A beautiful armchair, flowers or pot plant, candles, books, magazines.
4. Start to dress up a bit when you go out. Put your lippy on, wear a nice outfit - up your game a bit. See what happens.
5. As your granny used to say, Beauty is as Beauty does. So do something for someone else this week (or each day) that no-one else needs to know about.
That's a good start. I would be very interested to know what happens at the end of the week if you take this challenge.

11/08/2026

Oh man! I am loving the whole sourdough thing. We have literally not bought a loaf of bread for nearly 2 months. I don't even know if I'm doing it right but there must be something instinctive about it as I seem to be able to produce a loaf every couple of days.

10/08/2026

So after a small existential crisis where I completely doubted myself and what the heck I was doing, walking and talking about what exactly? I’m back talking to you like you’re in a walk with me and really, who knows what I’m going to say next? Today I chat a bit about that voice in your head that tries to stop you anytime you set out to grow in any way- in your business, your diet- exercise . You may recognise it. Let me know if you do.

05/08/2026

A big more vlogging in my daily walk down our local country road. No John Denver today but a bit more about the Professional countrywoman.