Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Kick off the year with a fresh perspective on goal setting that goes beyond the typical hustle culture. Discover how to set realistic goals at any time, not just in January. Embrace flexible formats like quarterly goals and choose a motivating theme for your year. Learn the importance of blocking out your calendar for personal time and refining your work rhythms for better wellbeing. Lastly, focus on safe upgrades instead of major overhauls, allowing for creativity and growth as you align your goals with how you want to feel.

Here’s Our New Plan for 2026. You Need to Hear This. This year, I’m introducing something brand new for our community: a full year of monthly money mindset themes to help you upgrade your money mindset, stay confident, and create more abundance in your life and business. If the past couple of years have felt overwhelming, inconsistent, or energetically draining, you are not alone. That’s exactly why my intention for this year is calm progress. No pressure. No hustle. Just simple, practical, grounded support to help you feel more capable with money every single month. Each monthly theme comes with: ✨ A free resource ✨ Simple mindset tools ✨ Themed podcast episodes ✨ Practical, doable steps ✨ Support to stay consistent and aligned And if you're inside Money Bootcamp, we’ll be diving even deeper with modules, coaching, and mentoring to help you clear your blocks and keep your money energy flowing. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing! Sign up here to stay in the loop: denisedt.com/newsletter 

As the year ends, the focus shifts from pressure to perfection to embracing permission for creativity and joy. The host shares her personal upgrades, including ballet and crafts, while encouraging listeners to revive childhood passions. Decluttering business commitments is highlighted, along with tightening boundaries and availability. The concept of using a 'Profit North Star' helps discern valuable projects. The encouragement to pursue creative endeavors cultivates a fulfilling start to the new year.

In this week’s episode of Chill & Prosper, I’m sharing what happened last week when I pushed myself too hard, ignored my body, and had to make the heartbreaking (but powerful) decision to cancel plans to see Oprah. 

The holiday season can stir up money-related stress and old family dynamics. Learn how to gracefully handle nosy questions about your business and explore how gift-giving reflects deeper money beliefs. Discover the power of decluttering unwanted presents and reclaiming your right to choose. Setting clear boundaries around gifts in business is essential too. With practical strategies for managing triggers and feelings, you'll navigate this festive time with confidence and intent.

Do you find it hard to let go of control? To ask for help? To trust others with your business or your home?  As a Virgo Ruler, I know I do so in this week’s Chill & Prosper we’re diving right into it. I’ve not always been good at outsourcing and I’ve never had a big time, but I’ve been very intentional about the type of support I’ve needed to grow my business.  Inside, I share: ✨ My journey with hiring nannies, housekeepers, and home managers ✨ How to know when outsourcing at home is the better business investment ✨ What to do when you’re scared to trust someone with tech or passwords ✨ Why parent guilt is such a wasted emotion (and what to role model instead) ✨ How to practise receiving help without shame

Feeling drained from giving too much? Explore boundary-setting strategies to combat overspending and burnout. Discover how upbringing influences your money archetypes and ways to balance conflicting traits. Learn about content batching for efficient workflow and how to strategize for consistent brand messaging. Get insights on diagnosing slow business growth and refreshing fading income streams. Plus, tips on reinvigorating evergreen offers to tap into unserved niches, all while embracing your unique archetype.

Struggling to find your niche? Discover tips on how to choose one without feeling trapped. If a pivot didn’t pan out, learn how to bounce back and embrace failure as a learning opportunity. Denise tackles imposter syndrome, emphasizing that more certificates won’t solve it. She highlights the importance of designing a business model that fits your lifestyle and offers practical methods for gathering testimonials smoothly. Wrap up with insights on simplifying your approach and focusing on what truly works for you.

Learn how to consciously receive and complete the manifesting cycle! Discover why letting go of perfection can open doors to abundance. Denise addresses everyday behaviors that hold you back from receiving, like dismissing compliments. She shares energetic practices like gratitude and affirmations to strengthen your receiving powers. Plus, practical tips on clearing the way for opportunities, clients, and income flow. Embrace small wins and celebrate coincidences to welcome even more prosperity into your life!

Dive into the world of courage and action! The focus is on embracing progress while overcoming money-mindset hurdles. Learn the difference between inspired action and passive research, with real examples like manifesting a dream beach house. Denise encourages setting accountability through public announcements and suggests practical, low-risk commitment techniques to spur momentum. Get ready to pick five actionable steps and make the most of your Hour of Power!