Notes from the Inkpot
Writing, teaching, creating - one ink-stained idea at a time.
How I’m Setting My Business Goals for 2026 (And Why Target-Setting Isn’t Just for Students)
As teachers, we spend our working lives helping students set clear, meaningful targets — yet we rarely give ourselves the same structure. This year, I decided to change that. In this post, I share how I’m applying classroom strategies to my business planning for 2026, why goal-setting protects creativity rather than restricting it, and how a more intentional approach is helping Ink & Insights grow with clarity and purpose.
From Overwhelm to Alignment: How I’m Using Tarot to Map My Business Growth
Running a creative teaching business can feel overwhelming — so I turned to tarot for clarity. Not as fortune telling, but as a reflective tool, like analysing symbols in literature. This spread showed me how to steady myself, experiment with new ideas, and build momentum with structure and alignment. In this post, I share how each card offered insight into growing Ink & Insights, and why sometimes the best business strategy comes from unexpected places.
One Month In: What I’ve Learned from Launching My Own Website
One month after launching my website, I’m sharing what really happened. From the unexpected slow start to the small wins that made it all feel worth it. Here’s what I’ve learned, what surprised me, and why I’m more excited than ever for what’s coming next.