This past spring, life hit pause for me and not in the way I would’ve chosen. My husband suffered a back injury, and for most of the spring and summer my time was devoted to caring for him and keeping our home running. The business projects, the content calendar, the carefully planned goals had to… Continue reading The Scariest Part of Slowing Down
Tag: Work Life Balance
The Best Gmail Time-Savers for Your Phone
I got a great question from a last week client: Are the Gmail shortcuts (like E to archive, V to move, etc.) only valid for use on the desktop? Wondering if there are mobile shortcuts for Gmail. If you’ve ever fallen in love with the Gmail shortcuts—like hitting E to instantly archive or V to… Continue reading The Best Gmail Time-Savers for Your Phone
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
5 Permission Slips to Help You Reset, Let Go, and Thrive in Your Business
As an entrepreneur, you carry the weight of your business every single day. The pressure to constantly be “on” can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and even stuck. But what if you gave yourself permission to slow down, recalibrate, and move forward with more ease? Sometimes, we just need a gentle reminder that it’s okay… Continue reading 5 Permission Slips to Help You Reset, Let Go, and Thrive in Your Business
Sitting Still Isn’t A Growth Strategy
Five years ago, I sat down with a notebook and an idea: Could I really build a business as a Virtual Assistant? Fast-forward to today, and Wrennovate is not just a dream—it’s a growing business built with long nights, early mornings, and lots of heart. But in the process of building momentum, I let something… Continue reading Sitting Still Isn’t A Growth Strategy
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!
Before the Weekend is Over
The weekend always seems to slip away faster than we expect. For overworked entrepreneurs, it often feels like just another extension of the workweek—filled with unfinished tasks, emails, and last-minute deadlines. But before you let the weekend fade into another Monday, take a moment to pause. You’ve been running at full speed all week, but… Continue reading Before the Weekend is Over
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
The Entrepreneurial Mom’s Summer Survival Guide
Summer’s here—and if you’re an entrepreneurial mom, you already know it comes with a unique blend of joy, chaos, and constant juggling. As a retired homeschooling mom of 13 years turned entrepreneur, I’ve spent plenty of summers figuring out how to keep kids busy, maintain order, and still get meaningful work done. I know firsthand… Continue reading The Entrepreneurial Mom’s Summer Survival Guide
7 Common Home Office Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Productivity
As a virtual assistant who works from home, I’ve learned that your office layout is more than just a matter of aesthetics—it’s a key player in how productive and motivated you feel throughout the day. If you’ve been struggling to stay focused or energized, your workspace might be working against you. Here are seven common… Continue reading 7 Common Home Office Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Productivity