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How to thrive spending time alone – with Francesca Specter
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For a variety of reasons in psychology we might find ourselves needing or choosing to spend large chunks of time by ourselves alone. But this can be frowned upon by others and also conjur up tricky thoughts and feelings for us too. In today’s episode I am joined by Times Book of The Year Author, Francesca Specter where we discuss how to understand and Nail spending time by yourself. I wish I’d had access to this episode when I was an Aspiring psychologist.
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The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026
Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time? Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start! Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income. Across four days, you'll explore: - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work. - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream. - Ways to attract the right people and build trust. - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas. It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started. I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments. I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too! Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238 *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.