
The Platespinning Academy Podcast
Welcome to The Platespinning Academy Podcast - your go-to for real-life insights, practical tips, and a hefty dose of motivation to help you spin all of life's plates and work out which ones you have to keep spinning, and which ones you can allow to fall to the floor.
I'll be sharing the strategies that have kept me going through life's curveballs, from running multiple businesses to staying resilient when the pressure's on. I'll dive into the practicalities on the topics of:
- Organisation and rotas
- Goal setting and accountability
- Systems, strategies and motivation
- The all-important self-care
Whether you're a business owner juggling home and work, or just feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, this podcast is packed with relatable stories, actionable advice, and plenty of encouragement to help you find your perfect work/life balance and blend.
Because let's be honest - We all need a little extra help to keep things spinning!
The Platespinning Academy Podcast
Carving Out Your Creative Time
Creativity isn’t just a hobby - it’s a lifeline. In this episode, I share my journey of carving out creative time and why it’s so essential, especially when life feels overwhelming. From my days as an eBay reseller to discovering furniture painting as a therapeutic outlet during tough times, creativity has always been a way for me to find balance and breathe through the chaos.
Even while running an online business and homeschooling my kids, I realised how vital it was to make time for creative pursuits. When I finally regained access to a dedicated creative space, it had a profound impact on my mental health - it reminded me why these moments of creativity matter so much.
Whether it’s painting, writing, crafting, or any other form of self-expression, giving yourself that time is key to managing stress and staying grounded.
If you’ve been putting off your creative time, or you’re not sure where to start, this episode will inspire you to pick up that brush, pen, or project. Let’s make space for creativity - it’s more important than you think.
About Nic:
I'm Nic Davies, The Mental Load Mentor. I help business owners get life organised at home, so they can reclaim their headspace, time and energy needed to grow and run a successful business.
I've navigated through adverse times with hard-hitting curveballs that have forced me to re-assess the importance of self-care and having firm boundaries in place, as well as becoming more organised in the day-to-day running of home, business, and life in general.
My mission is to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to create a business they love, without feeling held back by household obligations, or adversity. Drawing upon a diverse range of life experience, I'm building an online community that supports anyone who is struggling to balance home life and business together.
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