Habits for a decade of Success

A Blog from our founder and Managing Director Jessica Gwaringa on her daily rituals and guiding principles that have grown her success.

On a crisp Monday morning, I’m ready to take on the week with purpose. After a weekend of rest and reflection, I feel recharged, and there’s a quiet energy in the air that seems to nudge me toward productivity. I brew my favourite coffee, set it down beside my notebook, and open a fresh page for my weekly plan. This ritual—writing out my goals and structuring my week—feels almost meditative. Today, my goal is clear: to get organised, establish priorities, and set a few meaningful targets that can drive me forward each day.

First, I list out everything I want to accomplish this week. From work projects to personal growth tasks, nothing is too small or too big for the list. It’s a long one, but I know that each task serves a purpose, pushing me closer to my bigger vision. Once everything is down, I start categorising: urgent tasks go into one column, and important but less time-sensitive tasks go into another. I glance at the list, feeling an excited kind of clarity—it’s just what I need to keep my week focused.

Next, I think about my target goals. I want something meaningful but realistic, something I can measure to give me a sense of progress by Friday. Maybe it’s completing a specific project, making time to practice a new skill, or even carving out time for self-care. This target becomes my guiding star, something to check in with throughout the week, reminding me why each small step matters.

The guiding principal of having a well throughout plan and executing it as best you can, follows me into the office, where I can often be found playfully questioning the team, what they are up to or what’s on their agenda?  Managing the office I aim to bring positive energy and make myself always accessible to answer questions or provide support to my valued team.

Returning back to my Moday morning! With my goals set and priorities aligned, I take a moment to self-evaluate. What went well last week? What could I improve? Reflecting honestly, I jot down notes on where I want to be more mindful or where I’d like to see myself improve. This isn’t about being hard on myself; it’s about growth, celebrating wins, and learning from missteps.

As I close my notebook and take another sip of coffee, there’s a sense of calm confidence in the air. The week is planned, my target is set, and I’m ready to tackle each day, one intentional step at a time.