The Job at Hand

12/05/2025

05/05/2025

Ready to rethink the cost of low performance in your business?

So you think your health doesn’t impact your performance or your future?
Sure, you’ve worked hard all your life.
Juggled work, kids, deadlines, late nights, and several reinventions.
You’ve powered through colds, migraines, flare-ups, flare-downs, high blood pressure, low energy, weight gain and sky-high expectations.

You’re still showing up. Still functioning.
So it can’t be that bad… can it?

I mean, modern medicine has your back?
There’s a pill for everything.
You’ve got it under control.
Right?

Wrong.

My client Linda, a small business owner, sharp, ambitious, always on. Until one day, something small, a tech issue, completely unhinged her.

Not just stressed. Frozen.
Couldn’t make a call.
Struggled to string thoughts together.
Confidence gone.

Later, she told me:
“I’ve handled worse before. I’m just not myself. I really don’t know what happened.”

I do.

She was running on empty.
Long-term sleep deprivation.
Unmanaged anxiety.
Nutrition gaps.
Hormonal imbalance.
All quietly eroding her resilience — until her body finally had enough.

Her performance didn’t just dip — it dropped by 80% that week and the ripple effect of that incident impacted her business results for the rest of the month.

You can only override your body’s needs for so long before it starts overriding you.
If you’re always “managing” fatigue, stress, or health issues like background noise…
It’s not background.
It’s the root.

Don’t see your health and wellbeing as a side hustle.
It’s the CEO of your performance and business success.
And it’s time we started treating it that way.

Ready to rethink the cost of low performance in your business? Follow me or get in touch to find out how you can improve your performance.

22/04/2025

Clarity? How to Know When to Tweak, Pivot, or Persevere in Your Business.

Starting something new — whether it’s a business, a product, or a new direction — is exciting, but it also comes with a heavy dose of uncertainty.

This is where many of my clients get stuck.

One of the biggest early challenges is doubt:
“Is this the right niche?”
“Is my message landing?”
“Why isn’t anyone responding?”

And with that doubt comes a slippery slope: Should you change your message? Tweak your niche? Start over? Or just keep pushing forward?

Get in touch if you want more clarity in your Next Chapter.

Read more: https://elevana.co.za/clarity-how-to-know-when-to-tweak-pivot-or-persevere-in-your-business/

15/04/2025

If Your Office Could Talk… What Would It Say About Your Business?

When you’re working from home, your office isn’t just a desk—it’s where your ideas come to life, where you show up for clients, and where your business takes shape.

But is your home office in line with your vision?
Over time, I’ve learned that a few thoughtful tweaks to your home office and daily habits can make a huge difference in how you feel and show up for my business. Here are some of my favourite small-but-mighty practices:

✔️ Prep your lunch the night before – Save time and brainpower by avoiding the midday “what should I eat?” spiral.
✔️ Pack that lunch in a lunchbox – Sounds odd? It’s a lifesaver if you need to dash out for a client meeting—just grab and go.
✔️ Raise your screen to eye level – Better posture, less neck strain, and bonus desk space underneath.
✔️ Get your lighting right for video calls – Soft, natural light in front of you (not behind!) helps you look sharp and feel confident.
✔️ Keep healthy snacks and water within arm’s reach – Stabilise your blood sugar and avoid the post-lunch slump.
✔️ Use a refillable water bottle – It's easy to grab on the go and a gentle reminder to stay hydrated.
✔️ Dress the part—even at home – You don’t need heels or a blazer, but a shift out of PJs can do wonders for mindset and motivation.
✔️ Plan client calls on quieter days – Avoid clashing with noisy contractors, deliveries, or domestic chaos.
✔️ Set 'open' and 'closed' hours for your office in your diary – Clear boundaries protect both your focus and your family time.
✔️ Have a ‘start the day’ ritual – Whether it’s drinking a class of water, opening a window, or jotting down three priorities or doing some stretches—it signals your brain that it’s time to work.

It’s not about creating a picture-perfect office. It’s the little things that add up to clearer thinking, calmer days, and more confidence on the client side of the screen. It’s about setting yourself up to think clearly, work efficiently, and feel good doing it.

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/da978erP

Do you have a favourite work-from-home tip that helps you stay on track? I’d love to hear it 👇

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10/04/2025

Turns out, it wasn’t my business plan that was the problem…

Running a business takes everything — your time, your brainpower, your energy.
But for months, I just couldn’t keep up.

I was constantly exhausted, struggling to focus, battling brain fog, and snapping at the people around me for no reason.
My sleep was all over the place.
My motivation to show up for my business was slipping through my fingers.
I blamed stress. I blamed age. I blamed overwhelm.

But then I discovered the real culprit...

Read more: https://elevana.co.za/what-if-its-not-burnout-but-something-on-your-plate-lets-find-out/

Check your Food Intolerance Levels with this FREE Quiz: https://forms.gle/nQg8DiyGsEPVirTv5

08/04/2025

Think you don’t have time?

Track every minute of your day — and you’ll see exactly where your time hides.

Misused time = missed opportunities.

Want to reclaim your day (and your health + business goals)?

📖 Read the full blog 👉https://elevana.co.za/my-secret-to-finding-time/

08/04/2025

03/04/2025

What If Your Business Growth Was Hiding in Your Fridge?

You’re pushing harder, working longer, and trying every productivity hack in the book… but somehow, you’re still feeling stuck, sluggish, and unmotivated.

Before you blame your strategy, your marketing, or even your mindset—take a look at what’s in your fridge. 🧐

Because the food you eat directly impacts your energy, focus, and ability to make decisions. And guess what? Your business runs on those three things.
- Starting your day with coffee and a carb-heavy breakfast? Expect an energy crash by mid-morning.
- Grabbing quick processed meals between meetings? Say hello to brain fog.
- Relying on sugar or caffeine to power through? That’s just a productivity rollercoaster waiting to happen.

You don’t have a motivation problem—you have may a blood sugar problem.
And when your body is running on unstable energy, your business will feel the effects:
❌ Procrastination and decision fatigue
❌ Mood swings that affect confidence and visibility
❌ Low resilience to stress and setbacks

So, what’s in your fridge? Is it fueling your success—or holding you back?

Drop a 👍 in the comments if this hit home! And if you’re curious how to fuel your body for better focus, energy, and business results, and even how it all fits together, let’s chat.

Take a free Health & Sugar Balance Quiz here: https://lnkd.in/dwQQsqTz