I made it! After two days, very little sleep and lots of coffee, I am officially in Albany. No limbs missing, just mostly brain fried as two sisters would be after driving up the coast for 2 days. The best piece of advice about driving up? Actually make it a road trip. Not a marathon. Take a few more days off, put the “getting there” anxiety to bed, and take longer rest stops in cities you have not been in before. Explore a little bit. Safely though!

Working remotely could mean you own your business(es), work remotely for an employer or as a freelancer, or a combination of all three. Working remotely has always been a goal of mine and I've made it a reality over the past two years. I'm less stressed, create my own schedule, home all day with my dog, and I save a lot of money by not commuting and having to buy work clothes. The one thing people misunderstand is that this remote, laptop lifestyle isn't as perfect as it seems.

Your business has grown successfully enough for you to hire a virtual assistant for your team.

Time blocking is a best practice I learned years ago in the corporate world. In a competitive environment, I needed systems and processes to put me ahead of those around me. My natural behaviors as a type A came out in full force. I wanted structure, definition, and consistency in my days. Time blocking my calendar was born and I have used it ever since. And now as an entrepreneur and juggling my own business and many clients, it is crucial to a day’s success.

I just finished watching an Instagram live with @SolStudioMarketing all about finding focus as a creative entrepreneur. They started talking about what balance actually means for someone that’s running an online business or freelancing in the online space. This resonated with me so much, because I’ve personally struggled with both the word “hustle” and the word “flow”.

The 28 Day Self-Care + Productivity Calendar Challenge