Well, friends, yesterday was my 35th birthday today. It’s also been nearly a decade now that I’ve been freelancing and working from home. Whew! I’ve learned a lot over the last few years, but also still feel like I’m just scratching the surface in other ways. But, when I think about it, I’ve come a […]
27 Fun Ideas to Prevent You From Becoming a Hermit
Earlier this week, I was working from my laptop when my dog Belka, a half-Frenchie/half Boston came up to me with a sad, sad look. Then, he started in on the paw-pawing, finally, he started with his unique blend of whining and screaming that sounds like a cross between a newborn baby and possibly a […]
5 Remarkable Benefits of Journaling
I’m pretty obsessed with my morning journaling practice. I use the Morning Pages method as described by Julia Cameron in The Artist’s Way. I was quite shocked how easily I took to my Morning Pages practice as I never consistently journaled before. I believe I was able to make it a habit quickly because of […]
11 Ways to Survive Video Calls When You’re Shy
In the early days of opening my virtual assistance business, I lost out on a potential client, and I know for an actual fact that it was because of my resistance to hopping on a video call with them. The thing is, I used to HATE them because I’m very shy when meeting new people […]
How to Create a Home Office that Inspires Productivity & Creativity
Do you have a dedicated workspace in your home? It doesn’t need to be a whole home office, though if you have the space, that’s wonderful. I mean a place that you use just for work? Creating a little zone just for you and your work can help get you mentally prepared to be productive […]