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Shelly Dennison's avatar

I'm also going to be 100% self employed in January having been juggling it with a part time job so I really resonate with this post! Congratulations and good luck 🎉

Hannah Ashe's avatar

Sending so much good luck to you too Shelly! Do you also have that emotional seesaw of excitement and terror?! I think we’ve both got this 🥰

Shelly Dennison's avatar

I'm mostly at the excited end at the moment but ask me again after Wednesday which is my last day 😬

Wendy Gedney's avatar

Your post fizzes with energy Hannah. I love change, it revitalises me and that's the impression I'm getting about you. I feel sure you will embrace this new life with thoughtful, stealthy progress - I can't imagine you hurtling in without a plan - and you will be successful of that I have no doubt.

Hannah Ashe's avatar

You put it so well, Wendy. Change does revitalise me too and I think it’s taken me many years to realise this. I’m definitely a planner, sometimes too much but hopefully I will find the right balance! I’ve finally found some more time to get back into your book and I’m loving it! x

Yasmin Chopin's avatar

Lots of good wishes and enjoy the January break. That must feel extra special after being constrained by timetables for so many years!

Hannah Ashe's avatar

Thanks Yasmin, I really feel so institutionalised after all these years so it feels very exciting to be breaking free and following what feels right ✨

Assi's avatar

Congratulations!

Assi

Hannah Ashe's avatar

Thanks so much Assi! 😊

Sarah Best's avatar

I am so excited for you, Hannah! It's lovely to hear how supportive your students are - you are a strong model for them to see that they don't have to work in the same job/industry for their entire lives.

Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy those lie-ins too 😁

Hannah Ashe's avatar

Thanks Sarah! My students’ reactions surprised me and I think you’re right that it’s good for them to see different ways of doing things. Hope your last few days of term go well and thanks also for your email - I will reply later today ☺️

Kristi Koeter's avatar

Congrats to you, Hannah!

Hannah Ashe's avatar

Thanks so much, Kristi 🥰

David Barton's avatar

Excited to see what 2026 and beyond brings for you 🙌

Hannah Ashe's avatar

Thanks David, me too!

Maria Hanley's avatar

Best of luck in this new phase, Hannah! Love that you treated yourself to a planner. I don't have a Circle, but I do find joy and calm in the pages of my planner. Not that everything always goes to plan, but it's nice to have a landing spot for the mental chaos.

Hannah Ashe's avatar

I will most certainly be needing somewhere to offload my mental chaos! Thanks so much for the good wishes and I haven’t forgotten about your guest piece and the follow up podcast, I just haven’t had a chance 🫣

Maria Hanley's avatar

Oh Hannah, please don’t worry about that! You’ve got a full plate of transitions right now. Honestly, take as long as you need. Months, years, whatever! I have some projects of my own that have taken way longer than I anticipated, so I can definitely relate.

Janelle Hardacre's avatar

So exciting, Hannah! Congratulations

Hannah Ashe's avatar

I feel a bit like a child again, which can only be a good sign, right?

Chris Koch's avatar

Can relate.

I wish you the best for the new chapter you have been preparing consciously ,so I' m sure the transition will feel smooth as it can be! Enjoy!Looking forward to follow you over here and hear about your adventures

Hannah Ashe's avatar

Thanks so much Chris. I’m sure there will be plenty more adventures… it’s going to be an interesting year!

Gabrielle Treanor's avatar

I’m so excited for you, Hannah, and I love that you’re bringing us along on your journey with you. Your energy and enthusiasm is powerful, making it all sustainable is key to longevity without burnout x

Lucy Hearne Keane's avatar

Well done Hannah on moving on. I don't miss timetables and assignment corrections since I left my job last year. Its good to have some things planned and a level of structure in place for the next couple of months. And be gentle on yourself as you transition into new spaces 😃 👍