Having just returned from a month’s travelling, visiting Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and South East Asia, I have so much to share with you about everything I have learnt both with regard to our personal approach to wellness and work-life balance (which I would rather term work-life harmony as we don’t always get the balance right, do we?)

We're part of an age where health span and life span go hand-in-hand. Our biological age is considered more important than our chronological age.

While the pandemic was a setback, it galvanised the wellness movement.

Looking at a seven year span, according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), wellness tourism will jump from $720 billion (2019) to $1.4 trillion by 2027.

Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2023globalwellnessinstitute.org 

What struck me while I was in Singapore was that everyone I met shared the same vision: wellness isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a way of life. Even the taxi driver who picked me up from the airport could articu...

Walking into 2025 with a fully fledged Branded App
that we’ve created for our Virtual Wellness Hub. Go
check it out by searching ‘VWH’ on the App Store, 
drum-roll please ... Our App is also available on
Google Play!

This is a massive achievement for our business as it means that billions more will have access to our resources World Wide. 

I'll keep this short and sweet.

I honestly thought I'd hit the jackpot by getting our App accepted by Apple but unless you have an apple mobile device, you wouldn't have access to it. 

So that really only half the story, isn't it? 

If you didn't read my earlier post then for a quick catch up, here's the link App Store Blog Post

That's only a percentage of the world population that could ever find it ... and that's pretty pointless, so at the same time I had applied to have our VWH App on Google Play and finally it's been published.

I'm beyond excited!

Now by having it on Google Play, whether you have an Apple device or Android, you can find ...

My Branded App - Available on the App Store!

I can't believe I'm saying this!

This has been a long time coming!

A journey of creation, rejection, disappointment, frustration and eventual TRIUMPH!

I'm so excited to have had my App accepted by Apple for distribution... that's no mean feat.

In a later post, I might unpack exactly what it took to achieve this but for now let's bask in the glory!

As part of the process I've had notebooks full of "fix this' and 'fix that' notes; bug fixes, functionality issues and so on. How I haven't given up sooner I'll never know. I guess the saying 'When there's a will, there's a way' is so true.

I truly believe you can do anything you set your mind to.

So before I forget, from now on I'll be sending you all to check out my App. 

Oh yes, nearly forgot ... it's coming soon to Google Play, so if you're an Android user and can feel a touch of FOMO creeping up on you, then fear not, I have every confidence that Google will accept my Branded App ...

Everything You Do To Take Care Of Yourself Matters.

That momentum you’ve whipped up and are pretty darn proud of because you’re sure you know what your perfect future looks like?

What happens when it runs away with you? Let me tell you …

• That next best thing you're chasing 
• You know it should be further along than it is
•  You just need to get through this next phase 

That's the 'Hustle Mindset' I hear you. I know this. I've been there.

It's exhausting.

Mental and Physical Wellness for High Achievers, Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

IS A BIG DEAL!

Grab your Free Productivity Prompt Sheets from our amazing new App called VHW (Virtual Wellness Hub), available from the App Store now!

Why do I need this right now?

You'll be blown away by the content.

Consider this ...

 What happens if you STOP?

(As in Stop the World I want to Get Off!)

I get it - there’s just no way you’re stopping!

You’ve worked too hard to let go now.

When you take time to reflect, you end ...

Finding Your Balance and Cultivating Calm in this Ever-Changing World!

Goodness ME!

Life can feel so overwhelming at times but I've learnt that 'keeping a calm head on my shoulders' can make such a difference and parking the emotion to preserve energy is the first step towards this!

Stormy Weather - in more sense than one!

Having just arrived back from Spain and escaped the floods (I feel so sorry for those who have been affected), my sense of relief is tangible.

I'd been keeping the plates spinning for days, trying to find ways to get home, despite the highly charged storm that was gripping the mainland.

When I finally came down from my 'high' I remembered that it was Wednesday and I'd promised myself that I'd revisit my blog. So here it is.

Sometimes Journalling can be so therapeutic.

I've a crazy amount of resources ready to share with you, so I've been creating a Resource Bank for you today on my website  - the Virtual Wellness Hub.

It's still work in progress and I ca...

Discipline Your Day!

Or I could choose the title Why being 'Behind in Life' is a complete nonsense!

These are not opposite notions.

Let's acknowledge that not everything is achievable all at once and rather than wasting energy trying to keep everything in our mind's-eye, capturing a snapshot of our day helps us to focus, prioritise and gain some semblance of control.

Not one for routine? Nor me.

We're so ingrained by the idea that we have to fit everything into a timeline in life; that we should work within half hour slots and run our life to a pre-determined schedule. Well, I don't know about you but that simply isn't a reality for me.

Is it wrong to break the mould and use a softer, more achievable approach?

Of course not.

In fact, I've never found a diary or planner that has everything I need in one place (they usually force me to fit my activities into their timeframe), so I've created my own and thought I'd share it with you here.

We are all unique but we share some co...

Navigating Life's Drift!

Shhh ... I've been cocooning!

Do you ever do that when you want to step it up a notch?

I know this is the moment I'm meant to do the big reveal but I'm much more inclined to ease back into things!

I haven't been 'drifting off', quite the contrary.

'Drifting' does not necessarily mean that you are 'adrift' but that you are going with the ebb and flow of life and as we ease into the balmy month of August, it's a great time to reflect and to set ourselves up for the months ahead.

And that's exactly what I've been doing; taking time to reflect and to look for more sustainable ways to maintain good business flow. 

Behind the scenes (drum-roll please), I've been busy creating an App for my Virtual Wellness Hub.

Now, the jury is out as to whether this is a worthwhile investment but you never know until you try, do you?

It's still work-in-progress (has already been approved by Apple) and I'm sure I can call on you to help me beta-test the product, but .....

The Sabbatical - Time Out

I planned to take time out, to allow myself some space and recovery time.

We live in an age where flexible working and a healthy work-life balance are becoming increasingly important.

It was important to me.

To travel. To rekindle friendships and relationships.

So I did just that. I've loved every moment of it.

But you know the hardest part of taking time out ...

The emotional disconnect with your business / profession.

I'm sure there are pros and cons to all sabbatical arrangements but when it is your own business (and you get to call the shots), you get to decide for how long and to what extent you retreat.

While you're in the rhythm of work / business, you build pace and gain momentum, creating a snowball effect; attracting attention.

You're visible, you're seen, you're remembered.

So yes, I guess there's a downside to taking a sabbatical (out of sight, out of mind and all that).

But there comes a time when you're ready to turn your back on al...

Everything you Do to Take Care of Yourself Matters ...

In Increasing Performance!

Why do I need to know this right now?

Everything You Do To Take Care Of Yourself Matters in Increasing High Performance 

What happens if you STOP?

(As in Stop the World I want to Get Off!)

I get it - there’s just no way you’re stopping!

You’ve worked too hard to let go now.

That momentum you’ve whipped up and are pretty darn proud of because you’re sure you know what your perfect future looks like?

What happens when it runs away with you?

Let me tell you …

• That next best thing you're chasing 
• You know it should be further along than it is
•  You just need to get through this next phase 

That's the 'Hustle Mindset' I hear you. I know this. I've been there.

It's exhausting.

Mental and Physical Wellness for High Achievers

Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

 IS A BIG DEAL!

Wellness is so much more than just being free of illness. It's a dynamic process towards living...

If you Google my name

Catherine Francis Wright

you'd probably find (via my LinkedIn Profile) that I have an MBA, 

that I graduated three times

I've held leadership and management roles.

Having read this …

you might assume that 

I'm confident 

accomplished

comfortable in my own skin

but that's not the full story.

Feeling refreshed after my two month sabbatical ... 

I've decided to try a video blog this week (or Vlog as they are known)!

Let's see what you think.

Hope you enjoy my mini-ebook (Audio/Video), however you choose to view it.

That link it mentions again ... www.virtualwellnesshub.com

 It also refers to the notion known as Small Steps Big Difference which was the subject of my earlier blog.