Sometimes something comes along that just gives you a kick in the pants and says get your act together.

In recent blog posts I’ve told you about the changes that are happening in my business, the rebranding, offering more services, getting busier and busier.

Despite all this wonderous activity I often find myself paralysed – with fear that I’m punching above my weight (thanks VB!), with the amount that I have to get done in a day, with the decisions I have to make and wondering if taking my business in this direction is the right thing to do.

So, what’s the snap-out-of-it moment I’ve experienced? A couple of days ago I came across an amazing lady through Twitter (yes, I know this won’t surprise you at all!) who has reminded me that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it.

This inspiring lady is Catherine Bolt, an artist, writer and mother of 9; yes you read it right. My typing is very good today! Although her blog is very new, I already feel I know a lot about her, especially a lot to inspire me into just getting on with it all.

Now, I’m not the kind of person who complains about how much I have to do (unless you’re my husband of course, then you’re likely to hear much complaining and carrying on!). And, I’m pretty proud of how much I can achieve in a day with my business, three children, regular visits to the gym, spending time with family and friends, contributing articles to Flying Solo, commitments to the local rugby club and the Working Women’s Network, and all without any family support.

But, I absolutely take my hat off to Catherine who managed to build a hugely successful multi-million dollar business at the same time as raising (and actually producing a couple at the same time) 9 children. You can read her story here.

However, if that wasn’t enough, Catherine walked away from her multi-million dollar business to create a better life for her children. But she’s not content with making a better life just for her own family. Her latest venture is the selfless act of someone who knows how to get things done and succeed at whatever she puts her mind to.

Catherine and her family have committed to helping the thousands of orphaned Indonesian children who live in extreme poverty and who have no hope for a happy future. I’ll let you hop over to her blog to read about her plans to help them but, in a nutshell she wants to help them grow up in a ‘family’ environment that offers them hope and a sustainable life.

So, today I’m saying goodbye to procrastination. I’m embracing my fears and I am using them to help me achieve what I set out to achieve. And, although it won’t be much in the scheme of things, if I can help Catherine spread the word about her grand adventure through ideas, advice and inspiration, it will add a little more shine to what is the wonderful tapestry of life.

If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed by your business I hope you find your inspiration wherever you can to keep your business going in the right direction.

Until next time.

Karen

Karen Morris is the Working Womens Network media officer. She runs Inscriptions, a copywriting and PR Consultancy, is a contributor to Flying Solo and is a wife and mother to three active boys. She loves life and work and has an insatiable appetite to learn all things new, especially all things 2.0.