We've all had them, those irritating days a friend of mine calls 'Fuzzy Felt', when all the crap stuff seems to stick to you and you just can't shake it off. Whether it's a client pushing your boundaries, a cancellation or refund request, hair-tearing tech troubles or just the overwhelm of … [Read more...]
Self care strategies for startups
When you launch your business the first things you focus on are usually creating your brand, building your website, and getting your first clients. But there's one thing that's more important than all the designing, marketing and networking, and that's making sure you practice good self care every … [Read more...]
Start where you are
Oh how many times have I heard or read this quote, and then promptly ignored it, or procrastinated, or got lost down the rabbit holes of Facebook and Twitter, or under the bonnet with the backend of Wordpress, or just staring out the window despairing at my writer's block and wondering what to blog … [Read more...]
Get on Top of Time Management
Getting to grips with time management and productivity is essential for small business owners, especially if you have to deal with your workload alongside domestic stuff. It's very different from being an employee, where there are plenty 'positive constraints' to keep you on track - turning up … [Read more...]
Is Multitasking Bad For You?
I’m not a fan of multitasking. Splitting your attention across multiple activities while attempting to give them all 100% seems a great way to fry your brain and push your stress levels into the stratosphere. Multitasking involves juggling multiple demands and feeling busy while you dart between … [Read more...]