Looking Back to Move Forward
Want to check in on your own growth? Here are two simple but powerful questions to ask yourself:
- What’s something you’ve handled recently that you would’ve completely lost your sh*t over in the past? Maybe a client stuffed you around, a supplier delayed a job, or you had a staff issue—but this time, you didn’t go nuclear. That’s progress!
- What’s something you want to handle differently in the future? Think about what’s been triggering you. Where do you want to see a change in how you react or approach things?
Taking stock of these moments gives you a solid way to measure how far you’ve come and set a direction for where you want to go.
A Personal Lesson in Growth
I’ll be honest, I’ve had my fair share of moments where I didn’t handle things well—especially as a mum. But recently, something happened with my eldest daughter that made me take a step back and really see how much I’d changed.
We had a situation that, years ago, would have ended in me snapping, storming off, or handling it in a way I’d regret. But this time, I took a breath. I walked away for a second to calm myself, then sat down with her for an open chat. She’s 13 now, and it was one of those big, emotional conversations.
In the middle of it, I apologised for not always getting things right in the past. And do you know what she said? She reminded me of a similar moment years ago and how differently I handled it then. Her words? "Mum, you’re not a bad mum because this time you didn’t deal with it like that."
That hit hard—in a good way. I realised how much I’d grown, how my response had shifted, and how it had made a difference in our relationship. That’s what growth looks like. It’s not about never making mistakes—it’s about learning, adjusting, and doing better next time.
Your Turn: Spot the Growth Moments
Take a minute to think about a situation that used to push your buttons. Have you handled it differently recently? Maybe you didn’t lose your cool, or you found a better way to communicate. Those small shifts add up.
Growth takes work. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it sure as hell doesn’t happen by accident. It’s about being intentional—learning, making changes, and having the right support around you.
And that’s exactly why we’re here. If you want to get better at handling the stress that comes with running a tradie business (and life in general), you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s have a chat about how you can keep leveling up—without burning out.
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