Author: langlep

So 2020 was going to be my year. The year I got my life sorted after being served redundancy notice from my job in November 2019. The year I ticked off more things from my horsey bucket list. The year I got my mental health back under control and reduced stress in my life. I had a plan. And it was a good one. Then the plan changed dramatically on 2 January. I came off my horse at speed and broke my ankle. Badly. Like all good equestrians, I got back on and rode back to the yard, sorted Buddy out and then drove myself to A&E. That’s where this journey really began... I was sent home from A&E and told to crack on, only to receive a phone call later to say they’d missed a fracture (and a rather serious one at that). Whoops! So fracture clinic on 3 January, surgery on 5 January and home to recover. I started this blog as a way to chart my recover back to the saddle. As I cleared clinics and competitions out of my diary and wondered what the next few months would bring, it's been a safe space for me to say how I'm feeling. The new plan was to get a new job, to keep Buddy is kept ticking over and recover from my injury. Another good plan! I didn't expect a global pandemic, lockdown and all that happened in 2020. This blog has changed over time but it's continued to be my safe space to share the things going on in my life, with Buddy and the cats. Enjoy!

The tardis

Not totally sure how, but I managed to get this in my car! Seems my little car is bigger than I thought. I feared I may have to cut it in half or borrow a bigger car. Cause that’s never happened before (she says remembering having to do that when she couldn’t get her new chicken house in it on Friday). First coat of paint done too.

I’ve had such a productive day. I surprise myself with my story writing this morning. And even more so with the amount of moss I got from my ‘lawn’. My lockdown list seems be be getting longer too! Still it makes the time fly by.

Leave a trail

Today is a very big day! I’ve taken the plunge and set up my own business. This last few weeks have helped to remind me that I have a lot of marketable skills, I’m bloody good at what I do and I can really make a difference in people’s lives. So here’s the big reveal – https://www.facebook.com/leaveatrailUK/

It’s a bit light on content, but I’m working on that.

I’m going to focus on helping people leave a trail for themselves – whether it’s helping them to:

  • get their businesses out there through clear communications, marketing and PR.
  • change their mindset through life-coaching, business coaching or mentoring.
  • see that you can overcome any adversity.

So if you need help, I’m your girl!

He’s home

Very emotional picking up his ashes, but he’s back where he belongs. Nero immediately rubbed the tube as soon as I showed it to him. Now to bury him somewhere and buy a nice plant for him. I’ve found a peony called ‘Tom Cat’ in Russia (!), so now looking to see if I can find one in the UK…

Every day’s a school day

What an educational day. Started with Lioness Bootcamp this morning looking at the power of business testimonials, then this evening it was looking at Equine Performance and finally learning about the different types of gastric ulcers in horses. Phew! My brain is mush but I’ve learnt a lot!

Play to your strengths

Blimey! What a fabulous day. I joined a ladies in business network a couple of months ago and I’ve been helping some of them with their comms. Today I wrote my top tips (or Pip’s Tips) on how to write effective copy. I feel like I’m back in my groove. I have so many skills, talents and ideas, this lockdown has really helped to remind me that I can make a difference. Communication and writing come naturally to me, so I forget that it can be very daunting for others.