Why “Me Time” Is the Secret Growth Strategy for Your Landscaping or Garden Design Business
Running a landscaping or garden design business can feel like standing in the middle of a never-ending to-do list.
Clients to quote. Teams to manage. Jobs to schedule. Invoices to send. Materials to order. Weather to dodge.
And somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, you’re supposed to grow your business too, right?
It’s no wonder so many landscapers and garden designers feel burned out, reactive, and constantly behind.
But here’s the truth I want to share with you today:
“Me Time” isn’t a luxury. It’s a business strategy.
And it could be the difference between staying stuck and finally growing your landscaping business the way you want.
In this blog, I’m going to show you:
why Me Time matters more than you think
how my bodybuilding routine transformed how I coach
the biggest mistake landscapers make when trying to grow
and one powerful thing you can do today to make a huge leap in your business
Let’s get into it.
The Myth That’s Quietly Holding Your Business Back
Most landscapers and garden designers believe the same thing:
“If I just work harder and push more, things will get better.”
But that mindset often leads to:
overwhelm
poor decision-making
firefighting instead of planning
rushed quotes
team confusion
cashflow gaps
frustration and burnout
Working harder only works until your tank is empty.
After that, pushing more just creates mistakes, stress, and reactivity.
And this is where Me Time becomes your most underrated business tool.
How My Me Time (Bodybuilding) Made Me a Better Business Coach
My Me Time happens in the gym.
Four to five times a week, I lift. I bodybuild. I get into a zone where nothing else exists except focus, breathing, discipline, and clarity.
People often assume I go to the gym to “switch off,” but the truth is:
That time switches me ON.
Mentally. Emotionally. Strategically.
Because when I walk back into my business:
I’m clearer.
I’m sharper.
I see problems differently.
I make decisions faster.
I coach better.
I lead better.
And I see the exact same pattern with my clients.
The landscapers and garden designers who take time for themselves — even just 30 minutes — show up as different leaders.
More grounded. More organised. More decisive. More focused. And their business responds to that.
Why Landscapers & Garden Designers Burn Out Faster
This industry is unique. It demands:
physical labour
creativity
logistics
people management
quoting accuracy
weather flexibility
client communication
attention to detail
Most business owners in this sector try to carry all of this without ever pausing to reset.
But here’s the part no one talks about:
Your business can’t outgrow the capacity of the person leading it.
If YOU aren’t operating at full clarity and energy, your business will always struggle.
The One Thing You Can Do Today to Make a Huge Leap in Your Business
If you do nothing else from this blog, do this:
Take 30 minutes this week for a “CEO Reset Session.”
This isn’t meditation.
It’s not journaling.
It’s not planning.
It’s strategic clarity time.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Remove distractions
Phone off.
Emails closed.
Team left alone.
2️⃣ Grab a notebook
Because clarity lands faster on paper.
3️⃣ Ask yourself these three questions:
What’s one thing I’m tolerating in my business that must change?
What’s one decision I’ve been avoiding?
What’s one thing that would make next week easier?
These three questions unlock more movement than any 10-hour workday.
Because the biggest leaps in your business rarely come from grinding harder — they come from THINKING better.
And that requires space.
Why This Works So Well for Landscaping & Garden Design Businesses
Most business challenges in this industry aren’t caused by lack of effort.
They’re caused by lack of clarity.
When you give yourself space to think…
pricing gets clearer
team expectations improve
clients respect boundaries
projects run smoother
cashflow becomes predictable
stress drops massively
Your business responds to a clearer mind faster than anything else.
Ready for More Control, Clients, and Confidence in 2025?
If you’re a landscaper or garden designer who wants more clarity, better clients, improved cashflow, and a business that feels easier to run…
My 10-Day Christmas Offer is live UNTIL 10th December 2025.
4-Week Growth Roadmap — normally £179, now £139 (until 10 December)
This is my intro-level 1:1 coaching experience designed specifically for landscapers and garden designers who want:
✔️ better, more consistent clients
✔️ clearer quoting and improved cashflow
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It’s the perfect starter option if you’re curious about coaching but want to test the waters.
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Let’s make 2025 your strongest year yet.