KIS News Issue #46 - some links included in this issue may be affiliate links

Update: My out of office has been on this week as it’s week one of the Easter holidays, the sun made an extended appearance (which basically counts as a national event in Scotland), and I’ve been soaking up what might be the only glimpse of summer we get.

And honestly? It’s been magic. No scroll. No posts. No pressure to be “on.”

And yet—this has also been one of the clearest, most strategic weeks I’ve had in a long time.

I’ve been deep in planning mode, mapping out what the rest of 2025 looks like. Getting brutally honest about how I want to spend my time, where I want to invest my money, and what I want my businesses to actually look and feel like going forward.

The clarity came because I stepped back—not in spite of it.

So if you’re in a season where you feel torn between needing a break and needing to “build,” this is your reminder: a break can be where the real building happens. Not everything has to be loud. Not everything needs to be visible to be valuable.

Scotland in the Sun: If you’ve also got miniature versions of yourself to keep occupied over the holidays, here are a few of our go-to Scottish spots that tick every parenting box:

• Kelvingrove Park (Glasgow) – Two playgrounds, a skatepark, city views, and great coffee nearby. Ticks every box.

• Troon Beach – 45 minutes from Glasgow. Gorgeous views of Arran, picnic-perfect (just not on a windy day).

• Culzean Castle (Ayrshire) – Amazing playground for all ages. (Pronounced Cull-Ain—because Scotland!)

• Museum of Flight + Yellowcraigs Beach (East Lothian) – Pair with the café at Archerfield for more playgrounds and excellent cake.

• Open-Top Bus Tours (Glasgow/Edinburgh) – If you’ve got a transport-obsessed kid, this is pure joy. We’ve done them in all weathers and every seat. 10/10.

• St Andrews – Great beach, great fish and chips, loads of space to run about. Classic day out and always a win. Fun fact, I lived in St Andrews for 4 years for University.

How I’m changing things up for the rest of 2025:

March was my month off—and now, slowly but surely, I’m back behind the scenes reshaping what the rest of the year looks like.

This isn’t about productivity hacks or vision boards. It’s been more: what actually matters? What can go? What needs more of me?

Here’s what I’ve been mapping out this week:

• A clear view of my working hours vs life hours (because boundaries > burnout)

• Investment priorities across my businesses and household (including time, not just money)

• The kind of calendar that supports creativity, not chaos

It’s the kind of planning you can only do when things are quiet. And while the kids are off and the sun’s out, that quiet has looked like phone-off mornings, garden planning sessions, and scribbling on the back of receipts while waiting for soft plays to open.

It’s not fancy. But it’s working. I’ve stayed off social media completely. Not because of a strategy—just because it felt right.

And guess what? Everything’s still ticking along because my systems, tech and AI is working away doing their thing.

There’s something very powerful about working quietly in the background. When your brain isn’t full of other people’s content, you can hear your own ideas more clearly. 10/10 recommend.

This week’s mindset moodboard:

What’s Working: Using AI like it’s 2025

One thing that has helped immeasurably with taking time off and giving myself the space to plan is using AI like it’s 2025. And by that I mean using it to create a whole tonne of leverage with my AI Assistants. Honestly, I have an AI Assistant for just about everything now and this week I spent a few hours chatting away to them and updating them on what is next.

The results have completely shifted how I’m thinking, creating and planning. When your AI assistant actually knows your tone, your goals, your offers—it stops being a novelty and starts being genuinely useful.

Here’s what I’ve used AI for this week alone:

• Brainstorming new content themes that feel aligned with my actual life and bandwidth

• Clarifying my strategic priorities for the rest of 2025

• Mapping out a realistic content calendar that works with my energy (not against it)

• Getting quick answers or summaries without falling into a Google rabbit hole

It’s not about replacing me—it’s about lightening the load. When you’re running a business, raising a family, and trying to keep your own brain somewhat intact, tools that reduce decision fatigue are gold.

If you’ve got a GPT or two already set up, this is your nudge to go update them properly. Feed them your best work, your brand guidelines, your tone of voice. You’ll get that time back tenfold.

Steal This - My AI Assistant Training Manual Template

Train your AI once. Save hours every week.

If you’ve ever opened ChatGPT and thought, “This is cool but… now what?”—you’re not alone.

One of the best ways to actually use AI in your business is to create a trained GPT that knows your tone, your offers, your audience, and your preferences. Think of it like onboarding a new assistant—except you only need to do it once.

So I’ve put together a free Google Doc template you can copy and use to train your own GPTs from scratch. The same format I use for mine.

Use it to create:

• A content assistant that knows your voice

• A strategy assistant that can spot gaps or new angles

• A copywriting assistant optimised for SEO

Steal it. Use it. Share it. Your future brain will thank you.

My PMDD Toolkit

Last week I shared my PMDD diagnosis—and so many of you messaged to say “me too” or “I think this might be me.” So I wanted to share a quick list of what’s been helping me manage the worst of it, in case it helps you too:

1. Trip drinks + CBD drops – I got the drops for Mother’s Day from my husband and they are GOLD. I love the peach and ginger drink throughout the day and I have a magnesium mind blend as my post-bedtime ritual.

2. Vitamin D spray – This week’s sun has helped, but I’ve also been using the BetterYou spray because I’m basically a toddler and refuse to swallow tablets.

3. Being offline – Still making money. Still running a business. Just without needing to be online 24/7. If you’ve sent me an email or a DM, I’m sorry I haven’t read it but my AI will have flagged it, written a draft response and I’ll check it off my list next week!

4. Running (I know) – Six months ago I could barely run for a minute. Now I’m doing 5–10k 3 times a week most. It clears my head like nothing else.

5. Letting go – I’ve pinned the “worry tree” diagram in our kitchen. When I’m spiralling, it helps me move forward instead of getting stuck.

If this is something you’re navigating too, just know—you’re not alone, and you’re not “too much.” Your brain just needs a little extra care.

Image source: Pinterest

Have a great week ahead & remember to keep it simple.

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