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The Inner Retreat Library
Explore the resources below, whenever you need them
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Your Business Vision
The big picture of your business. Direction, values, and long-term clarity. Strategic mindset at the business level.
Purpose
Give creatives direction, clarity and a grounding sense of purpose — without rush or rigidity.
Resources (from your notes)
Quarterly Planning Workbook
Reflection + priorities + capacity check.The Slow Year Planner
Plan your year seasonally instead of quarterly.Business Vision Map
Define your version of success, values, non-negotiables.Project Planner Template
Gentle project planning with buffer time + review points.Rhythm Builder Guide
Create sustainable weekly/monthly rhythms.Capacity Calculator
Realistic way to understand time/energy before committing.Slow Goal Setting Workshop
Goals that feel flexible and human, not pressured.
Content & Creativity
What you create — ideas, storytelling, creative expression, content planning, and reuse across platforms.
Purpose
Help creatives express themselves, create meaningful content, and nurture their creative energy.
Resources
Evergreen Content Planner
Plan and repurpose content that stands the test of time.Batching Without Burnout Workshop
Protect creative energy while creating efficiently.Content Bank Template
A calm home for ideas, captions, pin descriptions, blog posts.Content Reuse Tracker
See what’s been used where, without overwhelm.
(Note: All platform-specific setup guides go in “Marketing & Platforms,” not here.)
Marketing & Platforms
How people discover your work. Visibility, marketing strategy, SEO, platform setup, and slow growth.
Purpose
Make marketing feel light, intentional, and sustainable — without the pressure of constant output.
Resources
Sustainable Marketing Map
Choose 1–2 calm marketing platforms (Pinterest, Substack).Substack Setup Guide
Branding + navigation + posting rhythm.Pinterest Workflow Template
Weekly/monthly pinning + time-saving processes.Evergreen Content Planner (fits both, but you can reference it here too)
The Slow Launch Toolkit
Gentle launch planning, email templates, and post-launch rest.
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Learn how to set up and use your Pinterest account as a behind-the-scenes tool to grow your business.
Full course covering all you need to know about Pinterest
Create boards and pins that convert and bring your audience to your website.
A strategy that not only helps you grow on Pinterest, but also grows your business
Password: creative.pinterest
> Explore Pinterest for Creatives -
Kick-start Pinterest traffic and grow your email list in just one month.
A 31-day email course with short daily prompts
Step-by-step guidance to set up or refresh your Pinterest account
Simple actions that bring steady traffic to your website
Use the discount code: OFF100 to get the resource for free.
> Make Pinterest Simple -
Give your Substack a polished, professional look with ease (and templates!)
Quick mini-workshop + Canva template pack
Learn how to style your publication so it feels consistent and on-brand
Attract readers with a cohesive, inviting design
Password: designyour.substack
> Design your Substack -
A simple checklist for creative business owners ready to start sharing their voice on Substack.
> Set up your Substack -
Everything you need to start blogging with confidence (without overwhelm)
Beginner-friendly guide, templates and checklists
Learn how to choose topics, structure your posts and optimise for SEO
Grow your visibility with simple, sustainable content that lasts
Use code: TIR100OFF to get the resource for free
> Get your Guide
Digital Systems
The backend of the business — systems, admin, tech organisation, customer journeys, and automations.
Purpose
Create a calm, low-maintenance business that runs smoothly even on low-energy days.
Resources
Your Digital HQ Setup
Setting up Google Drive/Dropbox clearly and simply.Client/Customer Journey Map Template
Visualise from enquiry → purchase → follow-up.Sustainable System Setup Guide
Streamline repetitive tasks and admin.Weekly/Monthly Business Maintenance Checklist
Gentle reminders to keep things running.File Naming & Folder System Template
Consistent, searchable structure.Email Inbox Zen Workshop
Filters, labels, routines for inbox peace.Automation Without Overwhelm
Simple Zapier, ConvertKit, Google Forms workflows.Slow Systems Audit
Review what’s working, what’s clunky, and what to simplify.
Planning & productivity
Your personal operations — routines, energy, capacity, boundaries, rhythms, and adapting work to real life.
Purpose
Help creatives build working rhythms and routines that fit their life, responsibilities, and neurodivergent needs.
Resources
Rhythm Builder Guide (cross-category but fits here well too)
Capacity Calculator (also relevant here)
Creative Energy Planner
Track weekly/monthly energy patterns.Sustainable Work Rhythms Guide
Plan around childcare, health, energy dips.Slow Year Planner (also referenced under Vision)
Quarterly Planning Workbook (vision-first but relates to productivity)
(These will overlap, but categorisation is based on how the user uses them.)
Mindset
The inner experience of running a creative business — emotions, blocks, motivation, burnout, and self-trust.
Purpose
Support the emotional and mental side of creative business ownership. A gentle place for grounding and reassurance.
Resources
Slow Business Manifesto
A reminder of values, pace, and purpose.Boundaries & Burnout Workbook
Prompts + practical tools to avoid burnout.When Motivation Fades
Short video/audio for low-energy, low-motivation days.Rest as Strategy Workshop
Redefining productivity and planning for rest.Slow Seasoning Calendar
Mapping business activity to internal/external seasons.Reflection Prompts Library
Quarterly or monthly reflection.Creative Energy Planner (can also live here if you want — up to you)
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This workbook is for creative business owners who want to build a business that supports their life, not the other way around.
Whether you're neurodivergent, a parent, overwhelmed, or simply craving more space in your day, this is your invitation to set gentle boundaries and protect your peace.
> Set your Boundaries -
In this PDF I’ve created for you, we look at what you love about your business, what you don’t, how your business is making you feel right now, and what your hopes and dreams are for your business future.
Then! We map out the steps you need to take in order to reach your dream. Together, we’ll understand what’s causing you overwhelm in your business, and work on reducing it, and towards your dream.
> Reduce your Overwhelm