The term ‘workload planning’ may not sound very exciting, but I’m talking about having a reasonable number of things on my to-do list on any given day — and there are few better ways to start a workday than that. Over the last few years, my work has changed a lot. I’ve gone from being …
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One seemingly small change I made to my routines over the last year was to start using my Sundays differently. Previously, I’d use Sundays to just relax. It was my last weekend day, so I didn’t want to get up to too much. This felt like it was best for relaxing, but in reality, because …
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There have been a lot of systems in my work and life that I’ve had to adjust or change completely over the past few years. Primarily for two reasons: Transforming systems in my life is not an easy process, and I feel like I’ve bumbled my way through many of the adjustments I was making. …
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We’re in an era where if you are trying to create a personal brand online or share your work, you do that by creating content — and creating content is a fantastic way to build your brand, make new connections, and level up your knowledge. When you add it all up, though, it can be a lot …
One weekend in 2021, I decided to hire a virtual assistant. I was trying to book flights to Northern Canada, which was a bigger task than usual. I needed multiple options, and we would be staying in a hotel overnight on our way. At the time, my daughter was just over 6 months old, and …
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