When Life Knocks You Sideways: How One Decision Rebuilt My Business and My Life
How to Build Inner Strength When Life Knocks You Sideways Ever felt like the universe hit pause just as your business was gaining momentum? I’ve been there. This isn’t just another “bounce back” story, it’s about rediscovering your footing when life throws you completely off balance. Resilience isn’t about dodging the hard stuff. It’s about standing up again, a little wiser, a little tougher, and often more aligned with who you’re meant to be. When Life Changes Everything I remember the morning everything shifted. A phone call from my daughter changed my world in an instant. The news shook me to my core, it was devastating but in that moment, the direction of my life shifted completely. My desire to be back in the UK, close to my daughter, went through the roof. My priorities became crystal clear: I needed to be home, near my family, near her. That was all I could think of. So I made a decision that scared me. 👉 I packed up. 👉 I moved my life and my business back to the UK. 👉 I chose family first. It wasn’t easy. It was emotional, exhausting, and uncertain. But with my family’s support, I got through it, and on the other side came something unexpected: ✨ I achieved my dream of being home. ✨ My business not only survived, but started to thrive. ✨ I found a renewed sense of purpose, helping women in business feel confident with technology instead of overwhelmed by it. That’s what resilience does. It rebuilds you from the inside out. Resilience Is a Skill, Not a Superpower Let’s be clear: resilient people aren’t born that way. They build it, one small choice, one tough moment at a time. For me, resilience looked like: - Showing up even when my heart was heavy - Taking one task at a time - Talking to my family every day - Saying “no” to things that no longer aligned Resilience isn’t about being unshakable. It’s about learning to bend without breaking. “Grief does not change you, it reveals you.” – John Green Clarity in the Chaos When life shakes your foundation, it has a way of stripping away everything that doesn’t matter.