Gosh a but emotional putting this post together.
The website was launched 5 years ago (for jewellery) this September. So many twists, turns, knockbacks, self-doubt & fear. But I kept going.
So many things kept me going - family & friends, my vision boards, mantras & journaling, the stories I heard back about the impact I was making & cheerleading from you all.
Thanks for keeping me going.
Follow along if you like this type of chat & if you want more colour & joy in your life.
Let the adventure continue ✨️✨️✨️
Go to the last slide to see my real WHY fulfilled 🙏🙏😭
If you've got a vision, keep going. It may not 'work' the first time, it might take a while to build. But keep showing up & keep taking those learnings & I promise you, you'll get there.
I've learned so much from this & I'm still learning. My top tips:
1) figure out your why (it'll keep you going on the tough days)
2) always ask for feedback & take the learnings
3) keep going, keep going, keep going
Cannot wait to see how the club continues over the next 8 weeks. Based on feedback & the warmth & energy we created on Monday, there'll be more journaling clubs. So tell your pals & give me a follow here & you'll be in the know 🙌🙌
Grá, Caoimhe
#lifedesign #dreambig #believe #journal #creative
Oh my gosh, I’m soooo incredibly honoured & grateful to be SHORTLISTED for the @evokedotie Wellness Awards as LIFE COACH OF THE YEAR!!
Whaaat??!
I know. Truly thrilled & honestly can’t quite believe it. 🥹
When you create your dream job around who you really are & what you love doing, especially when you want to make an impact in a creative or innovative way, there are definitely days where you wonder…
“Will this work?”
“Will this land with people?”
“Am I completely mad?” 😅
This year has been wild for DEFRÉIN. Full of growth, bravery, creativity, gorgeous people, scary leaps, and moments that felt bigger than me. Dad is definitely up there pulling a few strings for me 💛 🙏
But moments like this feel really special. Not because of the title, but because they remind me that backing yourself, doing things differently, and building something rooted in meaning really does matter.
Thank you to every single person who has come to a workshop, joined the Journaling Club, worked with me 1:1, shared my work, recommended me, or quietly supported DEFRÉIN behind the scenes. You are part of this too. ✨️✨️✨️
And to anyone sitting on an idea, a pivot, or a dream that feels a bit unconventional… this is your reminder to keep going.
You've got this!
Grá Mór,
Caoimhe 💛
Cannot believe how many people have signed up for this club. Thank you all so much.
We'll start tomorrow evening at 8.15pm. A space for you to step away, to think, to breathe to be.
A few spaces left if anyone else would like to join. Link in bio. I've popped the link in comments & stories too, or can just message me.
Cannot wait to start.
Hope everyone enjoyed the sunshine today
Grá,
Caoimhe xx
I've loved packaging and sending these journals.
There's something so special about knowing these little packages are going to become part of someone's weekly rituals 🙏
A slower moment
A clearer mind.
A chance to reconnect with themselves away from the noise of everyday life
Journaling club starts on Monday evening
If your brain has felt a bit like it has 47 tabs open lately... maybe this is your sign to join us.
Link in bio. Or comment JOURNAL & I'll message you the link.
Grá mór,
Caoimhe ✨️
Keep showing up for yourself. It's never easy the first time, but the more you do it the easier it gets.
I chatted to
@claremckennapresents after the recording about how nervous (let's be honest, terrified!) I was on the first time on her show compared with today. She had a great analogy- all about clocking up those air miles.
For me, I've noticed the more I practise something, the less I fear it , & then the more present I can be... and when I'm present, I can decide if I enjoy it or not.
I genuinely loved chatting to Clare today about my new journaling club. Tune into @newstalkfm on Sunday morning to learn more about why & how journaling works.
For me, it's about reconnecting with myself, getting clarity & feeling less overwhelmed.
It's less 'Dear Diary' and more 'what am I thinking, what's my mindset & how can I shape the future...'
Keep showing up for yourself. All the bits add up.
Journaling club starts on May 11th. Sign up by Thurs 7th, to be sure you get your DEFRÉIN journal in time. link in bio.
#journal #journaling #creativejournal #mindset
You don't need to be good at journaling.
You don't need lots of time.
You just need a place to start.
A few things people are asking me:
✨️ What if I don't know what to write?
🙌 I guide you each week with simple prompts
✨️ What if I miss a session?
🙌 No pressure. Come when you can & I share the slides each week.
✨️ I've never journaled before
🙌 perfect. You don't need any experience.
✨️ I journal a lot.
🙌 Perfect. This will give you fresh ideas & prompts
✨️ I don't have the time.
🙌 This is a small pause in your week to help you gain perspective on what truly matters
✨️ What if I don't want to share?
🙌 You don't have to. This is a space for you.
Spaces are filling up 🙏🙏
Would love to have you there. May 11th. Online
Caoimhe ✨️
The life that I'm Designing... the April Edition
I made the decision to intentionally slow down in April. I needed it after the whirlwind start to 2026.
Lots of sunny holiday memories, Monart escape, Easter egg hunts & just plain old chilling.
It was delicious (except for that tummy bug 🐛).
I started working with many new coaching clients - so energising to see the impact I can make on their lives & how they transform 🙏
8 week journaling club starts on May 11th - link in bio. Can't wait.
So grateful that I made the decision to slow down & recharge. Lots of exciting new clients booked into the next few months. Good times!
Hope you had a gorgeous April
'What does success look like today?'
It's a journaling prompt I use quite often. Every day brings its own unique circumstances. Some days are amazing, other days are to be 'got through ', but getting clarity on that will really help you meet the day where you're at & set you into a more positive mindset.
Success in life is unique to us all. So it's a good one to journal about or reflect on (without getting overwhelmed!). If you're overwhelmed by this big question, think about what brings you joy, what brings you energy, & shape it around that.
It's when we are chasing someone else's version of success that we fall into default mode. It's also ok to have success change as we grow & evolve. It will change with our seasons in life.
Hope this journaling prompt helps you today.
Keep going 🙌
We've all been there.
One thing knocks us & suddenly it colours everything. It colours how we see ourselves, our relationships, our capabilities...
Journaling helps us take that step back. So we can shift our focus & remember all the good stuff too.
Suddenly we don't feel worthless, inadequate, overwhelmed, unable... we take back the power & create the space to get intentional about what we can control & how we want to show up.
Club starts on Momday 11th May. Places are limited & selling out quickly. Thanks to everyone who has booked in ✨️🙏
Caoimhe
People are craving a rest, space, a little more calm as we head into the Summer & a moment that's just for them.
Journaling Club starts back on May 11th for 8 weeks of slowing down, clearing your head & reconnecting with yourself.
And if anyome knows Michelle, Reese or Mel... send them my way 😂
Have a great week!! Last week of April
