Disconnect to Reconnect 🌍📵


​View in browser

Hi Reader

I’m back home in South Africa after an incredible holiday in Madagascar, where nature is stunningly untouched, and life seems to have a whole different rhythm. It’s a place where hunter-gatherer communities still thrive, and just 200 meters from our lodge, a fishing village lives completely offline. The kids there played soccer at low tide, learned to paddle traditional canoes, and even spent time just… being bored. And honestly? I couldn’t help but wonder who might be happier—those of us glued to our screens or the kids laughing together without a single device in sight.

You might have seen this too (or maybe you even recognize yourself): travelers waiting in airport lines, heads down on their phones, scrolling through games and messages. Even at the lodge, where WiFi was only available in the restaurant, there was no shortage of people who traded conversation at meals for connection on their screens. And yes, I caught myself doing it too! We started lingering in the lounge before mealtimes, making sure to stay fully present in those peaceful moments.

The irony, right? In the middle of this beautiful, unplugged paradise, I saw just how easy it is to lose touch with the here and now when we’re constantly online. It’s something I’m taking with me as we pack up for our big move to Canada—just 6 days to go!

So, if this message resonates with you, maybe we can try a little challenge together: let’s give ourselves moments away from the screens, reconnect with the world right in front of us, and bring a bit of intentionality into our daily routines. And speaking of routines, I’m not entirely sure when the next newsletter will arrive from me—I’ll be deep in moving boxes—but you can bet I’ll keep in touch as soon as possible.

Here’s to being present, wherever we are.

With love from South Africa (and soon, Canada!)

Peggy
xo

Master the Art of Vision, Planning and Daily Wins!

I inspire and guide women business owners, to go from overwhelm to empowered success! Are you a woman entrepreneur ready to break free from the shackles of overwhelm and shatter the glass ceiling to reach your next income level? ? Then subscribe to my newsletter and be ready to transform overwhelm into empowered, abundant living!

Read more from Master the Art of Vision, Planning and Daily Wins!

View in browser Hi Reader While I'm typing this, I'm drawn to look outside and see that the snow outside is slowly melting. We had some serious snowfall past Monday and Tuesday. So much so that even the university was closed for two days, and it turned out to be too dangerous to get there (the University is situated on a hill, and the road towards it tends to get icy). I loved it—not that the University was closed; we still had online classes—but the snowfall made everything turn white. One...

Are you coming to the first Book Club Chat of 2025 Reader? We’ll be diving into The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. This book is all about shifting your mindset to focus on how far you’ve come rather than how far you have to go. I just loved it and am looking forward to hearing your insights! 📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29th 🕘 Time: 9 AM PST | 12 PM EST 📍 Location: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84767505826?pwd=UHdHUEZrSWJRemVsVElCR1FaZVRqQT09 Can't make it for this...

View in browser Hi Reader I hope you had a fabulous start to 2025! I surely did, but I'm already failing in one New Year's resolution, and that is getting back into the flow of keeping in touch with you via the Backyard Gossip 🫣 In my defence, I'm still finding my way into this new chapter of my life: MBA studies at Vancouver Island University, Canada, 1:1 coaching, Visionary Women, discovering the Island and building connections! My dear friend and networking expert, J.Kelly would be proud...