One of the most common emails I receive begins something like this:
“I’d love to do the training, but I’m wondering whether I should wait until life is a bit quieter.”
Sometimes the person is changing careers. Sometimes they’re bringing up young children. Sometimes they’re working full-time, studying for another qualification or caring for elderly parents.
The circumstances are always different, but the underlying question is usually the same.
“Should I start now, or wait until life settles down?”
The Myth of the Perfect Time
It’s an understandable question.
Most of us imagine that somewhere in the future there will be a magical point where work is less demanding, family commitments are lighter and our diary suddenly has large empty spaces waiting to be filled.
Unfortunately, life rarely works like that.
One project finishes and another begins. Children grow up but require different kinds of support. Careers change. Holidays come and go. There is always something competing for our attention.
If we wait until everything is perfectly organised before investing in ourselves, we often find we’ve simply delayed our goals by another year.
That’s Exactly Why the Diploma Is Flexible
When we designed the Diploma, I knew my students wouldn’t be full-time learners.
Many are already employed. Others run businesses, have families or are retraining after many years in another profession.
For that reason, the course is entirely home study with personal tutor support.
There are no weekly lectures to attend. No fixed timetable. No expectation that everyone studies at the same pace.
Instead, you decide when you learn.
Some students enjoy setting aside an evening each week. Others make use of weekends. Teachers often find school holidays provide excellent opportunities to make significant progress. Some people study little and often, while others prefer occasional intensive sessions.
There is no single “right” way.
How Long Does It Take?
Naturally, everyone asks this.
The honest answer is that it varies.
Some students complete the Diploma in around six to nine months. Others take twelve to eighteen months or longer.
Neither approach is better.
This isn’t a race.
My priority is that you understand the principles thoroughly, gain confidence and are able to apply your knowledge professionally.
Small Steps Build Momentum
One of the biggest surprises for many students is how much progress can be made with relatively small amounts of regular study.
An hour or two each week may not sound like much, but over several months it represents a substantial investment in your future.
More importantly, beginning creates momentum.
Once you’ve started learning, you’re no longer thinking about becoming a Colour Consultant one day—you are actively becoming one.
But What If I’m Already Studying?
This is another question I hear frequently.
If you’re completing another qualification, such as teacher training, nursing, counselling or business studies, only you know how demanding your current commitments feel.
If your existing course genuinely requires your full attention over the next few months, there is nothing wrong with waiting.
However, don’t assume that next year will automatically be easier.
Many people imagine that once they’ve qualified, life will suddenly become less busy. In reality, starting a new job, settling into a new routine and learning new responsibilities can be just as demanding.
Sometimes there is more freedom during a period of part-time study than during the first year in a new career.
Ask Yourself One Question
Rather than asking:
“Will I be less busy next year?”
Try asking:
“Where would I like to be next year?”
If colour analysis is something you’ve genuinely wanted to pursue, starting sooner may mean you’re already qualified and building your business while others are still waiting for the perfect moment.
There Is No Wrong Decision
Ultimately, only you can decide when the timing feels right.
My advice is simple.
Don’t wait for life to become perfect.
Wait until you feel committed enough to begin.
The Diploma is designed to work around your life—not the other way round. Whether you study quickly or gradually, what matters is that each step moves you closer to the career you want to build.
And remember, every successful Colour Consultant was once someone wondering whether now was the right time to start.
Now is the time!
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Last Updated on 20th July 2026 by Helen Tobias