What if your life wasn’t something you inherited... but something you could choose?
In this powerful solo episode, I share a personal story about a wake-up moment - yes, literally in the bath - that forced me to confront the quiet truth: I was drifting through life. Successful on paper. Unfulfilled in reality.
That morning changed everything.
You’ll hear how I went from lawyer to tea entrepreneur, not through a grand life plan, but through a series of small, intentional choices. The biggest one? Learning to pause. Long enough to listen in.
In this episode, we explore:
Why most regrets come from inaction, not failure
The danger of living a life that’s “fine, but not fulfilling”
My own moment of clarity and the leap that followed
How the Tea Mind system helps you tune in and choose again
What behavioural science says about the power of daily pause
Why age, timing, and permission are not barriers to change
Real stories of quiet reinvention, from my community and beyond
This episode is for you if…
You feel like you're drifting, ticking boxes, but wondering: “Is this it?”
You’ve got a quiet voice inside that’s getting harder to ignore
You think it’s too late, too risky, or too indulgent to change course
You’re craving clarity, but don’t know where to start
Try This: A Tea Mind Pause
During your next tea break:
Breathe while the kettle boils.
Notice any tension in your body.
Ask: Where am I drifting? What does choosing look like today?
Write down one small intentional act you’ll take before the day ends.
Sip your tea slowly. Let the warmth ground you in what matters.
Mentioned in this episode
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
Research from Cornell University on regret and inaction
Stories of late bloomers like Vera Wang, Martha Stewart & Colonel Sanders
Final Prompt
What part of your life are you still outsourcing to other people’s expectations?
And what’s one small way you could take it back this week?
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Pause is powerful. Small changes matter.
You don’t need to leap. You just need to listen.
Ways to connect with me 💬
DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/
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