FREEDOM FARMER BLOG

I recently presented at our Take Stock Deep Dive in Adelaide, where our Platinum Mastermind Members explored the power of setting ambitious goals that felt exciting and wonderful. 

One of the most transitive exercises involved participants writing their ‘future stories’ - imagining themselves ten y...

I recently spoke with a couple seeking tips on enhancing their communication. One partner had been farming for years, while the other, after a long career as a physiotherapist, was finally transitioning to working alongside their partner on the farm – a lifelong dream. 

The question I was asked was...

After working with farming families for the past 7 years, I would have to say, yes.  

But I must preface that with some personal history to explain my potential bias. 

In 2016 my dear mother, a kind, caring, people-pleasing woman, passed away. I was a workaholic (unbeknownst to me at the time) run...

Here at Farm Owners Academy, our Platinum Mastermind members often take part in ‘accountability’ challenges throughout the year. 
  

An accountability challenge encourages individuals or groups to stay focused, motivated, and committed to their goals. This involves setting specific targets, tracking...

Ever find yourself caught up in worry? 
 
Worry is tethered to thought. Without thought, worry loses its grip. It's not a tangible reality but a projection of the mind, making something in the future seem real. 
 
Thoughts about the future exist solely in your imagination and are best not dwelled upon t...

I'm currently in Perth, taking part in a meditation retreat.

During a break, I had a chat with the teacher and asked, "How do you balance it all - running a successful business, maintaining a great family life, and staying content?"

His response was pretty impactful.

He suggested that it...

When the goldfish is sick, you treat the water, not the fish.
 

Stop trying to change yourself; instead, consider changing your environment.
 

Farming can be isolating, making it easy to fall into a routine and feel stuck. Many people find themselves repeating the same year over and over, wondering ...

The team at Farm Owners Academy wish you a restful holiday, spending time recharging with loved ones.  

We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.  

Here are Farm Owners Academy Director of Wellbeing, Tracy Secombe’s top 10 tips for re-energising over the break! 
 

ONE: Give your f...

This week, our Director of Well-being, Tracy Secombe, shares her story of burnout with you. How she identified her symptoms and what she did to manage it. 

When I look back, I can see now that I was probably in burnout for close to 10 years without knowing it. 

I was the frog in the pot with the w...

This week, our Director of Well-being, Tracy Secombe, shares the following blog post on why we feel so guilty when we do something for ourselves. 

When new members join the Farm Owners Academy Platinum Mastermind program, they complete a Business Analysis Review (BAR). As part of the review, we che...

As an Australian farm owner, you understand that the agricultural industry can be both rewarding and challenging. The current economic climate has introduced additional pressures and uncertainties, making it even more crucial to take care of your well-being.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of farm lif...

Tracy has shared the below article on how changing what we believe can help us deal with challenges…

Challenging circumstances are not only a part of life but a necessary part.

It can seem hard to believe, but I have learned that we want the challenges to allow us to become more.

A muscl...