Last week Karen took the time to reflect but, as most of us do after we have a brief rest bite, she now feels the pressure to act with urgency creeping up on her. So, what happens when ambition and energy are at complete odds? The pressure we place on ourselves to be instantly successful, coupled with the pressure from society, is very real and can cause us to doubt our every move. However, the one thing that society doesn't teach us is that success is subjective. In this week's episode, Karen is here to tell you that you&rsquo;re doing great, that you don&rsquo;t have to conform, and shares with you the secrets to finding your own path.&nbsp; KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li aria-level="1">One common thought people have after a period of reflection is that you &ldquo;have missed your moment&rdquo;, which is only enhanced by the current culture of &lsquo;early success is the best success&rsquo; However, Karen suggests that, if you pause and look, you might actually be exactly where you need to be.</li> <li aria-level="1">Finding your own rhythm and way of working is the key to success. Karen shares some tips, and a valuable resource on how to find the working method that works for you.&nbsp;</li> <li aria-level="1">Karen has discovered that the best working method for her is what she calls &lsquo;Clarity and Flow.&rsquo; She explains what this means, how she achieves it and the benefits she receives from working this way.&nbsp;</li> <li aria-level="1">As much as you can perfect your working methods by yourself, there is still one component that everyone needs&hellip;external help. Karen explains the importance of asking for help and suggests some places to look.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS&nbsp; &ldquo;You have to learn how to move forward differently with compassion and support in a way that works for you.&rdquo; &ldquo;The truth is that most meaningful work takes time.&rdquo; &ldquo;The path of creativity is not linear.&rdquo; &ldquo;Rest is not a reward, it's a requirement.&rdquo; EPISODE LINKS <a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/cb-journal-prompts">Free Journal Prompts and Audio Guide</a> <a href="https://www.onlineperfumeschool.com/mindset-magic-masterclass-online-course/">Mindset Course</a> VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">Getting Started Guide</a> <a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">Artisan Perfumery Mastermind</a> &nbsp; ABOUT THE HOST Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online, which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way.&nbsp; Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances. With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques. Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing. CONTACT DETAILS <a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a> <a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>

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