The Dotty Blog
You’re not boring - you’re too close to your own life
Most people who think they have nothing to share are not boring. They are living too close to their own lives to see what is already there. When everything feels familiar, the moments with meaning often disappear first. This reflection looks at why ordinary weeks are rarely empty, and how noticing creates the distance needed for stories to emerge.
The parts we usually edit out
While watching a live recently, I noticed how quickly the pressure lifted once people named the parts of their day they usually keep off camera. The interruptions, the unfinished moments, and the ordinary details we tend to edit out often carry more meaning than we realise. This reflection explores where clarity actually begins, and why noticing comes before polish.
How to carry less when everything feels heavy
Some weeks feel heavy for no clear reason. This post explores why that happens, what you might be carrying without realising, and how the Pretty Way offers a calmer, more human way to lighten the load.
What The Pretty Way means inside a business (with Ellie - the part of me, and the part of you too)
There’s a softer way to build your business - one that honours your creativity, your nervous system, your humour, and the part of you who’s doing her best. Meet Ellie, explore the Pretty Way, and discover why the scenic route often teaches you the most.
The day we met Justin Timberlake
A London TV audience. Justin Timberlake. One moment that taught me everything I know about client experience and the feeling your business creates.