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How to Plan Your Year Gently When You Run a Business With a Chronic Illness

Sarah Berthon

Published on: 01/01/2026

Running a business with a chronic illness can make planning feel overwhelming. This blog explores gentle, realistic ways to plan your year, set intentions and make progress without burnout or pressure.

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Making Peace With Slower Success When You Live With a Chronic Illness

Sarah Berthon

Published on: 10/12/2025

Living with a chronic illness changes the pace of everything, including your business. This blog post dives into how to feel confident and proud of your slower, more sustainable success.

Entrepreneurs

The power of following your own path

Sarah Berthon

Published on: 01/08/2025

As President Theodore Roosevelt said: “Comparison is the thief of joy”. It really is very true. We need to hold that in mind when we next feel that negative tug of thinking that someone is better than us.

Entrepreneurs