The funny thing about entrepreneurship is this: you technically have unlimited vacation days… but you almost never use them. When I launched my business five years ago, I thought freedom would mean more time to recharge, travel, or just step away when I needed it. But what I’ve found for myself and for many of… Continue reading The Funny Thing About Entrepreneurship: Unlimited Vacation Days You Rarely Take
Category: Time Management
How to Get Out of Your Own Way
When you started your business, you dreamed of freedom, flexibility, and meaningful work. But somewhere along the way, that dream turned into an endless list of tasks, late nights, and the feeling that no matter how hard you work, it’s never enough. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle because they… Continue reading How to Get Out of Your Own Way
How I Help Clients Stay Ahead of Month-End Pressure
The end of the month has a way of making everything feel urgent. Goals, numbers, progress, expectations all seem louder at once. It can feel like you should be further along, doing more, proving more. That pressure does not come out of nowhere. It builds quietly over the month through scattered priorities, half-finished tasks, and… Continue reading How I Help Clients Stay Ahead of Month-End Pressure
Time Zones Don’t Have to Be Trouble: How to Work Smoothly Across Borders
When I first started supporting clients across the country (and later, across the globe), I thought time zones were just a small detail. After all, it’s just math, right? Subtract three here, add six there. Easy. Until it wasn’t. One client booked a call for “11:00,” and I assumed Eastern Time. She assumed Pacific. Another… Continue reading Time Zones Don’t Have to Be Trouble: How to Work Smoothly Across Borders
Create Google Docs & Sheets Instantly With Chrome URL Shortcuts
Create Google Docs & Sheets Instantly With Chrome URL Shortcuts As a busy Executive Virtual Assistant, I’m always on the lookout for simple tools that can save me and my clients time, especially those that eliminate unnecessary clicks and clutter. If you’re constantly juggling tasks and documents, this quick trick will simplify your workflow: you… Continue reading Create Google Docs & Sheets Instantly With Chrome URL Shortcuts
Who Knew ‘.new’ Could Do So Much?
Speed Up Your Workflow with These Google Shortcuts If you’ve ever found yourself clicking through tabs just to create a new Google Doc or schedule a quick meeting, you’re going to love this tech tip. Google has a lesser-known time-saving trick: .new shortcuts. These tiny URLs let you create new files in seconds—no menus, no… Continue reading Who Knew ‘.new’ Could Do So Much?
10 Heavy Things Entrepreneurs Don’t Have to Carry Anymore
As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Managing day-to-day operations, scaling your business, and juggling your personal life can quickly pile up. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it all alone. An experienced executive virtual assistant (EVA) can lighten the load… Continue reading 10 Heavy Things Entrepreneurs Don’t Have to Carry Anymore
Dread Mondays? Read this!
As both a business owner and an executive virtual assistant, I get it— it’s easy to hit Friday afternoon and say, “I’ll deal with it Monday.” The problem? Monday arrives like a freight train—with a clogged inbox, half-baked plans, and decision fatigue before 10 a.m. But here’s the secret I share with my clients: five… Continue reading Dread Mondays? Read this!
Why You Should Hire Your Weakness
As an experienced executive virtual assistant, I’ve supported entrepreneurs across every imaginable industry. One of the best pieces of advice I learned early in my business—and now regularly share with the entrepreneurs I support—is this: “Hire your weakness.” It’s a truth many entrepreneurs resist at first. You’re used to wearing every hat, figuring it all… Continue reading Why You Should Hire Your Weakness
Declutter Your Chrome Bookmark Bar in Seconds
Running out of space on your Google Chrome bookmark bar? Here’s a quick trick to declutter and make room for more of your favorite tools and websites — using only icons! 4 Simple Steps to Save Space on Your Bookmark Bar: It’s a small change that adds major convenience, especially when you’re juggling multiple tabs… Continue reading Declutter Your Chrome Bookmark Bar in Seconds