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Janet Bushby, Stoneville Road, Mundaring (2025)

22/12/2024

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20/10/2024

Something happened yesterday that made me stop and really examine the last MANY years of my life

It was as if everything suddenly came into sharp focus

And I realised just how much I've been in survival mode for years and years. Running on adrenaline to survive, make things happen, make it work, build it, bring in the money, keep a roof over our heads, keep my head down and not upset anyone

I made a decision three years ago to build an airbnb on my property to avoid mandates in the job I was in at the time. While at the same time navigating the end of a toxic relationship and the death of my little sister

I worked my butt off and built a bathroom onto the back of my house through the heat of summer to get it up and running, I had $5k to my name, a mortgage to pay and no longer a job

I made it happen, and it was instantly successful

I decided to build another in my dusty old shed down the back

I called it The Laneway Garage, and they absolutely loved it!

Last night I hosted my last guests in both, and my property settles this coming week

But part of me feels shame at just how much has been left unfinished, unattended to and brushed over because of just how crazy busy life has been

And the other part of me feels pride for finding a way to survive through it all

And I thought of what my closest girlfriends would say, and my sister. They'd say that they're proud of me, that I did the best I could

And in the early hours of this morning as I awoke to begin the cleanup of the last bits of a life of doing it hard that I'm now leaving behind, thoughts swirling through my head, there was a fight going on between those two parts. The one who wanted me to feel shame, and the one who wanted to lift me up

And I'm happy to say that the one who wanted to lift me up and love me through this has come out on top today, and I put this down to all of the thousands of hours of work that I've done to overcome the negative story that runs in the background. Shame from my childhood, never being enough, never doing enough, never getting it right

So, I'm celebrating that part of myself for her strength and resilience, and I'm giving myself a break for not doing better. And today I'm going to be speaking to myself like I would if I was my own best friend

And it's a good reminder that we are always doing the best that we can with our given circumstances. We cannot be more than we are. We are exactly where the path and our experiences have led us thus far

I hope you can give yourself a break today as well, if you're struggling with self sabotage

Love Janet
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17/10/2024

When was the last time you stepped outside, tilted your face towards the sun, closed your eyes, and just breathed in and out?

When did you last sit on the grass to paint your toenails, finish a coffee in one sitting without interruptions, or read your favorite magazine from start to finish (mine is Country Style, what's yours)?

Have you managed to read more than two pages of a book before succumbing to sleep, utterly exhausted, fitfully hoping that everything is in order?

This week, as I approach the three-year anniversary of my Airbnb business, I'm shutting the doors for the final time. It's been an amazing ride, but only now, as I glimpse the light at the end of the tunnel, do I realize the extent of my non-stop hustle over these years, fueled by sheer adrenaline.

My wonderful husband gifted me a subscription to Country Style magazine, and I have about five issues waiting for me next week when I finally pause. I envision myself, feet propped up in the sunshine, with a pot of tea and my magazines at my side.

One thing is certain: I will never allow this to be my life's reality again. This cycle of busyness—working tirelessly to make ends meet, worrying about bills and the mortgage, building, creating, and staying absurdly busy—has repeated itself for years.

Is it a learned behavior from my father, or a survival mechanism, or perhaps both? But now, it's my time to honor myself and my accomplishments, to soak in the scenery, take long walks, and reconnect with what truly inspires me.

Life is indeed fleeting, and if we don't take a moment to consciously decide how we want to live, it might just slip by without us ever really choosing.

I hope we all find the time to make that choice.

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16/10/2024

Time is one thing we cannot get back

And one of the biggest regrets of people on their deathbeds is that they didn't spend more time with the people they love

We think we have plenty of it...until we don't

And while we're racing around trying to find the next client, figure out the next strategy to fill our calender, to make the money, to pay the bills...it's passing us by

That was me for years as a single mumma, running my own healing centre, offering Reiki, Healing, Women's Circles, Yoga. The kind of work that should be soft and beautiful and a wonderful experience, which on the surface it was

But behind the scenes it was difficult and stressful and financially challenging

The work I could do standing on my head, I know what I'm good at! But driving the right customers to my business and getting bums on seats, well that was a different story. Can you relate?

Because we can't be everything from the cleaner to the CEO, it just doesn't work like that

Which is why I've partnered with a company that does so much of the heavy lifting for me

Because to be honest, I'm tired of doing it all myself

And I've unlocked a level of Freedom that even I'm having trouble trying to comprehend

I went from thinking I might be able to employ someone to help in my business, to just six months later selling the business. It settles next Thursday

And my head is spinning with all of the ways I'm going to spend my time! Travel is definitely on the cards but on the daily it will be walks and lunches with my favorite people

Thankfully some of my favorite people are partners in business with me, so we have time to do what we love together, alongside the odd business lunch here and there

And I don't say this to brag, I say this as an invitation for those who already know that they're meant for SO MUCH MORE

And it might not be that obvious, it might just be a deep dissatisfaction with life as you know it

A calling to something greater and more meaningful

A longing to connect with like-minded tribe that just get your way of thinking

And a desire for time and financial freedom that gives you back choice outside of your current reality

So if you're ready for that, reach out, my inbox is always open and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have

Janet
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09/10/2024

Sometimes when every single cell of your body is screaming STOP!

It's a sure sign to keep going

Today while I was chopping tomatoes to make relish I had a total feeling of despair wash over me

It was only fleeting, but I felt it

Thankfully I was aware enough to know that it was just my reptilian brain trying to keep me safe as I step out of the known, into the wild and vastly unfamiliar unknown

It was sending signals to my brain, flooding it with fear hormones to tell it, to tell me, that I'm in danger if I continue

Many years ago, when I trained as a counsellor, my teacher referred to it as 'your favourite feeling'

And a favourite feeling isn't necessarily a GOOD feeling, it's just a FAMILIAR feeling

This is why we attract the same thing, life, partner, money story, over and over again, because it's familiar, and that feels safe

And most of the time, we would rather stay safe and stuck, than liberated, free and empowered

UNTIL, you reach that line in the sand moment and say F*CK the fear, I'm doing it ANYWAY!

Because you've had enough of staying stuck, of going round and round and getting nowhere and of attracting the same thing over and over again

We're teetering very close to the end of the year

And if you're tired of feeling stuck, of doing the same thing over and over again and getting the same results (because that's what doing the same thing will get you)

Then reach out and I'll send you my webinar. And see if it excites you to do things a different way like it did for me

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06/10/2024

My Gorgeous friend and team mate Hannah has just hit the first major rank in our business this week

And she's been in the biz for just over 12 months!

So we're celebrating her SO hard, because reaching this rank means serious time and financial freedom for her and her young family

Six months in she had her line in the sand moment and declared to her hubby that he wasn't going back to work in a dusty paddock on a tractor and leaving her with the kids, alone and home schooling in another dusty paddock

She'd had enough, she longed for community, she wanted her hubby home with her, and she wanted to fulfill their dream of travelling in their amazing caravan, not sitting alone in a dusty paddock!

Han and I met about 4 years ago on retreat. At the time we were both burnt out entrepreneurs with our own wellness business, her a yoga studio and me a yoga and healing studio. We were there to share our gifts with the other women on retreat, and I remember us sharing some deep stuff about how it really was for us

We made a connection. Two women, trying our hardest at our craft but somehow falling short

So, she had her line in the sand moment, it was last Christmas actually, and her hubby was threatening to have to go back to work because the money was running dry. But she wanted him home for Christmas with her and the boys, so she told him to trust her, and thankfully he did, she had her biggest month to date that January!

I had a similar line in the sand moment when I realised that it was time to move on from my current bricks and mortar business that had slowly but surely become a noose around my neck

And as I sit here and write, I'm just days away from handing it all over and beginning the kind of life that truly lights me up and gives me the kind of freedom that I've been longing for

Someone once said that you can't expect to succeed while you have one foot in your new life and one still in your old life. I think that applies to so many things in life, don't you?

So I'm preparing for my biggest month yet in business. And I'm definitely ready for the freedom lifestyle I've been calling in this year

So although we may claim to want BETTER! Sometimes it just easier to stay with what's familiar! Until we have that moment that I'm talking about, the line in the sand moment where we proclaim to ourselves "that's it, I've had enough!"

Have you been there? Are you there right now? Maybe you know what I'm talking about

So, who is this for?

Burnt out women who've tried the entrepreneur life on their own but for some reason have fallen short

Women who want to practice their healing craft without the constant nagging financial pressure that goes with owning a small business

Women who long to be part of a community of like-minded women, a sisterhood that lifts them up

Women who celebrate the idea of not having to be all of the moving parts in a business model that does SO much of the heavy lifting for you

Women who aren't afraid to do the work to uncover what may have been in the way of them fully succeeding in the past

Because sometimes we just can't see what we can't see. Until we do, and then we can't UNSEE it

So if you're that woman, then I would LOVE to meet you, have a chat, and introduce you to the opportunity and the beautiful women (and men) who make up this community

My inbox is open, DM me for a chat X

02/10/2024

So you want CHANGE and you want it now! But maybe you think you need to invest s**t loads of money to get started

It's not the case!

In fact half of my team, including myself, came in with the bare minimum, just one product! For the cost of a coffee a day

But at least they were in now, right!

Like, forget about New Years Eve resolutions, just DO the thing that you KNOW is going to start making a difference in your life right now!

And do it alongside people who get you, who understand that you just want the freedom to pursue the things that light you up! Holy s**t, is that too much to ask for?

My gorgeous team, we all speak the same language. We're Healers, Code Breakers, Way Showers, Creators. Home school Mumma's, Designers, Artists, who've know for too long that while we're living with a dream un-expressed inside of us, we aren't really living at all.

So they knew that they just had to get their foot over the threshold, however that looked for them, and they found a way to do it. Because they're also not babies anymore, they're in the second half of their life, so they know that this is their time to really make their dreams a reality if ever they can

And they're ready to make the kind of money that gives them absolute freedom to pursue the things they've been waiting too long for, like travel, time with loved ones, finally take up that drawing class they've been longing to do

I'm personally booking into my first ever guitar lesson. Self taught since I was thirty, wouldn't it be fantastic to get some proper tuition! You might find me on the streets busking, who knows

Now if you know you're ready to go ALL IN and get the full financial benefits IMMEDIATELY, then let me show you the way! But the thing is, you can ALSO work your way up to that. So either way no pressure right!

The way I see it, we're sliding scarily close to the end of the year! I mean, how the hell did that happen? So imagine getting a head start on next year already. I mean the truth is, what are you waiting for?

I'm excited to start sharing epic content with my team so we can all start moving forward at lightening speed together! So if you want in on that, lets work out a way to get you started!

Love Always
Janet
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26/09/2024

Your hard luck survival story doesn't have to be reflected in your final chapter

Last night I got a message from my Airbnb guest, the drain seems to be blocked! I laughed, was this some kind of cosmic joke? Literally two weeks before I hand it all over and today, I was there with hoses and pipe snakes down the kitchen drain clearing it, and it wasn't giving up easily.

I reflected, was this the last bit of a hardship story that I was letting go of? I had proclaimed that this was the last of doing things the hard way, when I put my property on the market

I've worked hard for everything I have, but you know why, because that's how I was shown to do it. I come from a family of hard workers, who seem to take pride in the fact that they work hard, bone weary at the end of each day

I've worked like a man, building, gyprocking, paving, tiling, building decks...and I didn't really think anything of it. I didn't think anything of pushing myself until all hours of the night to get it done, falling into bed exhausted only to get up and do it all over again

And I'm not making it wrong, it isn't, and in fact it's helped me succeed in so many ways, I've built businesses from the ground up, quite literally!

It's just that, it's made me realise that we do what's been demonstrated to us, without question, and without considering that there might be another way, and an easier way

We unconsciously follow the pattern of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents, we speak the same words, speaking our reality into existence. We walk the same path!

Until something comes along to wake us up, and make us realise that we don't have to do it that way anymore

This year I'm leaving my story of hardship behind, because I've woken up to how I've been living into my family of origin stories around working hard and money, or in fact the lack of it

The thing about our patterns and ways of doing things, and of being in world is that they're so unconscious and normal to us, that we don't even question them.

So, this is your invitation to question, the way you live your life, what you believe is possible, what you allow yourself to dream into reality ( even if no-one else in your family has ever done it ), how you earn a living, and whether you believe you can spend your days doing what you love doing instead of fulfilling someone else's dreams for them

How different could your life look by this time next year?

20/09/2024

I hardly recognize the woman I've become since the start of this year, and honestly, for many years prior.

Within my family, among my siblings, I've always been seen as the financially struggling sister.

Despite this, I was often the happiest, as I let my gypsy heart lead me wherever it desired. Yet, the lack of money restricted the true freedom needed to live life entirely on my own terms.

I fondly recall times when my daughter was young and, as a single mother, our treat was a visit to the fish and chip shop. I'd laugh with her, suggesting 'chips and chips' for dinner, because fish was beyond our budget.

At the beginning of this year, I resolved to end the relentless cleaning and upkeep of my two Airbnb properties. I set a date, announced it, and displayed it on my vision board: by then, I would hire a cleaner!

This decision was aimed at liberating myself to explore my numerous other interests and escape the monotony of cleaning.
I'd also jumped into a new online business that I hoped would ultimately free me up in the long term. But I had no intention of selling my home because it was my only source of income, and it was housing my daughter who upon returning from a year away working in England, decided to study psychology. So I knew I'd need to help her out for a few years to come, especially in the current housing climate

And then a couple of things happened with the Airbnb's, and I began to entertain the idea of selling that property and somehow finding a way to buy something closer to Uni for my daughter to move into. I felt nervous, how would I pull this off?

But I kept working on my money mindset, setting new intentions, and calling myself forward to a greater version of myself

I made the decision, and my house went on the market two weeks ago. Yesterday I signed off on an offer! Wow that was quick! And this morning I put a CASH offer on a unit in Maylands for my girl to live in with her bestie

As I stood in my kitchen this morning, coffee in hand, my thoughts drifted to a few months back when hiring someone to clean for me was just a pipe dream, and the idea of buying something closer to the university for my daughter was merely a wish.

Wow, I was astounded by what I had achieved! It was monumental! But indeed, I made it happen. I set the intention, dreamed, envisioned, and spoke it into existence. I focused on improving my financial mindset.

Stepping up in every aspect was a result of the incredible training I received in my online business, and I know this was the catalyst that moved the needle for me, overflowing and enhancing every other area of my life tenfold.

I've never felt such a profound sense of abundance before!

More importantly, I've realized that by doing the work, setting strong intentions, and believing in myself, I'm actually in control of my destiny, no longer at the mercy of the unpredictable tides that once threatened and threw me around.

From a mother who, ten years ago, couldn't afford a piece of fish for her daughter's chips, to one who just paid cash for a unit for her... I'm overwhelmed with tears of joy for both of us.

I'm immensely grateful to demonstrate to her that the financial struggles of her early years don't have to define our story anymore.

So, if you've read this far and feel a stirring within, a yearning for more, or a way to break free from a rut, I invite you to reach out. My inbox is open, and I'd be thrilled to share with you the steps I took to transform my life's direction completely.

With Love
Janet
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19/09/2024

Yesterday I went into the local gift shop to purchase a very special gift

And I got talking to the woman behind the counter, a beautifully dressed, polished woman in her early seventies, and she was singing along to some old songs that we all know

I browsed for a while, making sure to purchase the right gift, and I listened to her while I browsed, and started singing along under my breath as well, I guess she gave me permission to

When I went to the counter she said to me, "don't you just love the old music,"
"Yes," I said, "It's so soothing, my hubby and I listen to old blues music while we cook"

We felt a connection. And then I shared with her that I was buying a present for my beautiful niece who's sweet sixteen birthday it was, and I shared that she'd lost her mumma three years ago, my little sister. And when I shared how she shared that she almost lost her daughter to the same thing

Our connection deepened. And I could have stood there and talked all day

I told her that we own the little produce shop down the road, and recognition lit up in her eyes "Oh Yes! I've seen the signs, but my hubby is always in too much of a hurry to come in! I'll come in myself then!"

"I'd love that," I said. "I'm Janet by the way." I said, "Vicki (smile)" "It's so lovely to connect with you Vicki"

I then shared the story of my hubby and I, and how we'd met when we were both young and working in the local pub, but lost sight of each other for twenty odd years! But now recently married and making up for lost time!

She smiled and shook her finger at me "now that's a better story, that's a better story!"

I left that little shop, and my heart felt so full! It made my day actually.

What we're missing is connection! Don't you think? We LONG for it! And the way that we connect is through our stories, a shared experience of loss, love, or triumph

And I must admit, I've always been fascinated by people's stories. How they came to be who they are, and where they are, and the triumphs and tragedies they've been through to get there. I suppose that was a big part of my drive in the early days to become a therapist

And we've lost so much of our sense of community, the days where granny lived with the family and held the babies while the mumma cooked the dinner, mended the socks or maybe granny mended the socks

So where do you get your connection? Do you have powerful women in your life to connect with? I truly believe it's a huge part of our mental health, to have a true connection with someone that we can share openly and honestly with

16/09/2024

Envy is a sign of something you secretly desire for yourself!

So in fact, it's a great signpost to let you know where the gaps are in what you truly want for your life

So, who do you envy, what are they doing that every time you see them you get that pang in your heart that quite literally hurts!

Growing up with a twin sister has been such an interesting journey in this way. Because we're SO MUCH the same, but also very different. She worked in corporate, while I worked as a florist, travelled Australia, worked in outback pubs and had the time of my life.

And I never questioned that...until I did! And then I felt like I needed to get a REAL job like she had. She bought a house before I did, I was a couple of years behind her. And I did get a REAL job, an office job, I excelled to management like she had....and for a while it suited me. But truly, it wasn't me

I went to art school, learnt guitar, opened a healing centre....and then the tables turned. She wanted more of what I had. We both became Reiki Masters and got into the healing arts. And throughout our life we've filled in the gaps for each other. And a huge lesson for me this year when I looked at my money story, was that I envied her for the money she'd made working in a corporate career for most of her life

But last week she shared that it had really landed for her that while we were young and I was busy travelling and having fun, she was busy working her butt off paying a mortgage. And all of a sudden as I was putting my biz on the market to get myself free, she suddenly needed to do the same thing....to get herself free to finally buy her dream caravan, and go travelling

And I've stopped feeling envy towards what she's doing and in fact our paths are now very much aligned, instead I'm celebrating that we can share our gaps with each other and learn, grow and thrive together. And due to the new biz I joined at the beginning of this year, and she joined me, we're now both selling our Airbnb's, and going travelling

I want to invite you to make a list of the people who have what you want! What is it that they have? And how can you get out of your own way to move the needle in the right direction towards what you truly desire?

A Great Relationship
True Freedom
Financial Abundance
Freedom to be Creative
Fit and Healthy
Travel

Once we face up to the Subconscious blocks that are holding us back, we can move forward in the direction of our dreams

Shared with love
Janet
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Pic of my sis and I as babies

15/09/2024

Are you ready to SHIFT? Me too!

Can you believe we're sliding into the end of the year? Have you achieved the goals you set out to achieve this year? If not, it's time to get cracking!

I'm in a 90 day run to the end of the year to uplevel my business and tbh every area of my life. And to keep myself accountable I'm going to be showing up every morning on my yoga mat LIVE for a powerful breathwork practise, but the only way I stay accountable is if you show up with me! Are you in?

The last time I did this it was for 21 days, and I gained great clarity and insight about my path forward. Profound realisation's dropped in to sow the seeds of success, and in the process, I shifted some emotional baggage and shifted to a much more peaceful place

I will be doing this inside my fb group Wildly Abundant and Free starting tomorrow morning at 6.30am. There will always be a replay if you can't make it at that time

So what DO you want to shift? Or achieve by the end of the year? 90 days is a powerful way to set new habits in place and build on them.

This is a free offering. DM me and I'll add you to the group. I look forward to sharing this profound offering with you bright and early tomorrow morning.

13/09/2024

This morning, I woke with some sadness...

Hmm, I was curious. There's nothing to be sad about! Life is truly wonderful!

So I did some digging. Grief, Sadness, Loss, Letting Go

My house has just gone on the market, the house where I built my Airbnb's that quite literally saved me three years ago.

I never intended to let that place go, even after my now hubby and I moved into our home. I've had a great business there and it has supported me extremely well through a few rough seasons

But then I realised! I'd made a proclamation that with the end of that property and the end of the Airbnb's came the end of hardship. Not just financially but also working bloody hard for everything I ever had!

I realised it was a family of origin story that I had stuck to by the letter. If you don't work hard, you're not really worthy. If you're not out in the rain at midnight fixing a water leak, a burst pipe, gas that's run out, chasing sheep and cows around a paddock....well, you're not really working at all are you?

So when the idea landed to let go of that property, I realised that I was also letting go of the story of hardship. HALLELUJAH! RIGHT?

ABSOLUTELY! It's just that it takes a bit of integration and understanding.

Because we are so hard wired in our stories, that even letting go of the part of me that lives and breathes hardship, can feel like a loss.
Because I'm so comfortable being that person, living into that story, talking about how I did it all to survive! There's so much to be gained from a good hardship story, do you know what I mean?

Anyway, letting the story go doesn't mean leaving a part of myself behind, not at all. It's letting her know that she doesn't have to do it hard anymore, and she doesn't have to do it alone either

Whoa! That sure feels different! And I'm glad I don't have to leave her behind, because we sure have covered some miles together, we've endured and worked hard, and never given up! And I'm proud of that part of myself

But I'm not going to hold onto her or my story to my own detriment! It's time for ease and flow and joy!

It's hard to find joy when there's stress and strain in every part of your life. Unfortunately we've become so used to it! And then we turn to our loved one and say "I don't know what's wrong with me, I've lost all my sense of JOY"

What could you let go of that no longer serves you? How would it feel? Remember you're not your story, you're not your past experience, they're just moments and memories.

You're actually pure potential in every moment! And you get to decide what stays....and what goes.

All Love
Janet
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12/09/2024

Have you had time to look up?

I was out picking up some things at the shop yesterday and bumped into one of my gorgeous nieces.

She's just got back from the Gold Coast where she's been working for the last five months. She's always off on adventures this girl. Before that it was the snow fields of Canada.

And I hugely advocate for the choices she makes. She's very much like me even though she's my twin sister's daughter.

So, we had coffee together, and we got talking about what was next for her.

And you know that kind of lost feeling you have when you return from a big adventure and you're not sure what your next move is, well that's how she was feeling yesterday

So, we talked about her options, go back mining, back to hospitality. But I know this girl, and I know she has a creative spark like her Aunty, and a soul that won't be satiated with the mundane

I said to her "what about your videography?"

Her sister got married last summer and little did I know that the stunning vintage film of their first look, first kiss and the moment they said 'I do' was filmed by this gorgeous girl. And the film is absolutely stunning!

So why do we deny ourselves the very thing that has the potential to make our heart burst with joy every single day

I too went through this, watching my twin sister in her corporate job, I felt that I had to get a REAL job! Meanwhile I was working part time as a florist, part time in a health food store, baking cakes for local restaurants, so that I could be there for my daughter.

But also, these are creative pursuits that set a light in my heart and in my soul! But I must admit, I've always felt flaky because of pursuing passions of the heart instead of a REAL job

I was listening to some marketing training last week, and one of the speakers was famous author Denise Duffield Thomas, and she had recently purchased online a how to guide to learn crochet

How cool that someone so dedicated and in love with their craft had the idea to sell that. In my day your Nanna taught you the art of knitting or crochet, but alas it seems to be a bit of a lost craft

So, I'd love to know, if your profession was the thing you love doing the most, the thing that lights up your heart and hours pass by without you even noticing, what would you have a career in?

Please share, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

PS this is our love, our little shop which we call Raw Larder Co.

Janet Bushby

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