I'm meant to be on a cruise

Hey lovely,

I should have been on a cruise last weekend ... and this email also should have been in your inbox last week. But instead, I've been resting!

That’s what the world is screaming for right now. REST!

Every person I speak to is ready for a rest.

I don’t just want a rest, I need a rest.

And the universe decided to deliver it - by giving me the gift of covid round 2!

I’m ok (clearly, still?posting reels???-?check these out!?). But definitely it was the forced rest I needed.

I mean … I had actually planned a rest and a switch off with a CRUISE! I should be on it today??- instead I’m home in bed.

The upside - I already planned to be doing nothing! I had the time blocked out and can rest rest rest (mostly! Still fighting the urge to get ideas out! But also - I am sleepy?)

But! The world works in mysterious ways so I’m taking the memo and I’m resting.

I know good ideas, renewed energy and opportunities I couldn’t have imagined will come from this little patch.

I’m getting better at planning in rest and I’m making it even more of a focus for me in 2023. It’s why I created the?#restandreceiveretreat?(which sold out for Feb!) and why I’m hosting another TWO next year (watch this space - announcements coming SOON!)

So tell me, are you PROACTIVELY planning to rest?? Or could this be your big 2023 goal.

Cheers,?

Emma "Lovelly" Lovell?

What's happening?

Thank you to Mafae and her incredible team for inviting me to be on the "In Love With Me" series.

This beautiful discussion, where for once I was the guest and being asked about who I am, led us to speak about how important support in your business can be. I shared how much love and kindness I get from my family, friends, colleagues and community and how I truly believe that's kept me alive in business for 13 years.

Have a listen to our discussion on Youtube, or a number of platforms and I hope it helps you find ways to fall in love with you again.

Watch or listen now on Spotify, Anchor, Youtube, and Facebook.

On the podcast

Nicole Smith is stepping into the spaces where her story needs to be heard.

Nicole Smith is a writer, wheelchair user, coffee addict, AFL footy fan and improviser. She has a blog where she interviews social entrepreneurs: www.blankpagesandemptyspaces.com. She has a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and a Graduate Diploma of English.? Nicole won a Writeability Fellowship from Writers Victoria. She is currently a Storming the City mentor with Writers Victoria. Fun fact - I've done quite a bit of TV work and a short film.

In this episode we talk about:

- how Nicole got into writing

- why she loves interviewing people

- what she's learned about sharing her story and promoting her own blog

- how sharing stories can have a huge impact

I love Nicole's willingness to learn, grow and continue putting herself forward. It's been a pleasure to work with her learn from her and share in her story.

Listen now on Spotify, Itunes, or online here.?

P.S. Ready to build your brand? Here’s 3 ways to get started:

1. Get your free brand audit guide here.

2. Book a call & find out what the next right step is for you!

3. Jump in and join me on the Rest & Receive Retreat