Start with why. Asking this simple question can change the way that you run your business and career. It can save you time and money, and actually help you stop procrastinating.
Why you need to start with why
Tag: Productivity
How to freelance as a mother with Helen Simmons
You might be wondering how to freelance as a mother. Freelancing and motherhood can go hand in hand. There are ways of accessing support before the child arrives and afterwards. Sometimes we need to make ourselves vulnerable to get the advice that we need. I had the privilege of chatting to film producer and writer Helen Simmons about juggling motherhood and freelancing. She shared some great advice and tips for all types of creatives. I also share my own personal story of motherhood on set, and how I have managed by career while bringing up my son.
How to build resilience and grit
When we think about resilience and grit we forget that it can impact not only our work life but home as well. I had the pleasure of chatting to organisational psychologist Gemma Leigh Roberts about why we have been building resilience and grit the wrong way. You can find out how it help you reach success and what you can do right now.
Multi Tasking Myths
Multi tasking is a myth. As women we are told that we should wear this badge of honour, but it is actually causing us to feel overwhelmed, exhausted and takes more time than if we did it a different way. This article and podcast helps you to figure out a better way, and saves you time in the long run.
How to take a sabbatical from work with Jemma Neville
How do you take a sabbatical from work, might be something that you have been thinking about. Your side hustle might be taking up all your free time and you want to see if you can complete a project. Pitching in the right way can help you win that time.
Building a career as an illustrator with Johanna Basford
Johanna Basford shares her story about how she made it as a successful illustrator. Starting with The Secret Garden colouring books that made her a success with over 21 million copies sold. She shares tips on how you can build your own career even if it isn’t as an illustrator.
Taking a holiday when you are self employed
Taking a holiday when you are self employed might leave you feeling guilty rather than relaxed. You worry that if you aren’t available for work, you’ll never work again. It doesn’t have to be that way.
How to be the best
How to be the best might be something that you have been thinking about, but are too scared to finish a project because it isn’t perfect. What if you knew that perfection doesn’t exist and that there are ways you can get a project going and fix on the way? It is so much more important to make progress rather than perfection and Philiy shows you how.
Batch processing for success
Learning how to batch process can not only help you through times of sickness, but it can also allow you to take a holiday while your business keeps working for you, and even help you to stop procrastinating. There is a free worksheet to help you work out how to do it for your own business and career.
Automation can save you hours
Automation can save you hours so that you can get back to the important task of creating. You don’t need to do everything yourself to succeed. Philiy explains how you can start with very little hassle today.