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Dive into the authentic world of The Foxy Willow, where I share my experiences in event planning, small business adventures, and personal growth. Expect honesty, rawness, and teachable moments as I navigate life's challenges and celebrate the journey.

Over 80 free social media tiles to use

Ready to go social media tiles with inspirational quotes. Download our free Canva templates to use on your social media platforms.  Edit to your own colour pallet and fonts. If you haven't already kick started your year, we are certain our carefully selected range of quotes will inspire you and your followers.Simply click on the images below to download set 1 and set 2.Edit your colour pallet and fonts.  Remember to click 'change all' when you are updating fonts and colours.  This will automatically change all tiles in the set to the new colour or new font you pick.Keep in mind, some fonts may change the height and layout of the text frame.  In this instance, you will need to amend the font size and perhaps even font spacing.If you are having troubles, please reach out and we can send a 'how to video'.These are provided free and are not to be resold.

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Grief and love now live side by side

I used to think being present was a mindfulness exercise, something you practised when life was calm enough to allow it. For a long time, I have practiced what I thought was being in the 'now', appreciating what I have and who I am, not expecting more than what is now, but just being in the present. 

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No time to eat a frog, try these 7 sanity savers

Here’s hoping you all make it to Easter Holiday break.I don't know about you but 2025 has been hectic so far. How are you all going?Sometimes it feels like I am constantly putting out “grass fires” instead of making progress on the big stuff, right!Whether you're a leader, business owner, event organiser or EA, there’s one thing we all have in common >> juggling chaos while trying to move projects forward.Urgent requests, last minute changes, conflicting priorities… and just when you find your rhythm, you’re pulled into something else. The mental cost of gear-switching is real. And it’s exhausting, I get it and I understand.After years in fast-paced environments of delivering events, supporting hundreds of businesses, and managing stakeholder expectations, I believe I’ve refined my “Top 7 Sanity Savers” to stay grounded, focused and productive:1. Plan tomorrow today – end each day by setting your top 3 priorities for tomorrow.2. Time block non-negotiables – protect project time like you would a meeting. (I am still working on this).3. Batch your fire-fighting – set specific windows for urgent inbox tasks.4. Use ‘20-minute sprints’ – make progress when focus is short. ➡️ People with ADHD also need a deadline.5. Create a ‘catch-up’ day weekly – reduce brain backlog.6. Clarify with stakeholders – “Is this urgent or just noisy?” (POV: stuff happens just to distract us from the important things).7. Document the restart point – leave yourself notes for easy re-entry.☆Here is one key strategy to try☆Task Reset Recall – Before switching gears, take 60 seconds to:✍️ down where you left off📝 your next step💡Close the loop mentallyIt’s simple but powerful, this small act reduces decision fatigue and preserves momentum.The truth is, burnout doesn’t come from doing too much, it comes from trying to do everything at once.What’s one strategy you use to stay on track when everything’s coming at once?I would love to hear your go to methods.#TimeManagement #LeadershipTips #WorkSmart #ExecutiveAssistant #EventLife #SmallBusinessSupport #ProductivityHacks #NoBurnout #EatTheFrog

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