Wondering if self employment is right for you? Here are 5 things I wish I knew before I started my own business.
I sort of stumbled into self employment by total accident. I went to massage college, not fully realizing that most massage therapists are self employed, or contract workers.
When I graduated I got a subcontract job at a national massage therapy chain. I had a pretty good experience, but felt ready for more control, and more flexibility. (more…)
July!?! JULY! Quarter 2 of 2021 has ended and Q3 has officially begun. Q3 is my favourite! It’s summer, the days are longer, and I’m so happy to be living closer to the beach.
We’re officially been here in Milton for 3 months, and it definitely feels like home. We’ve painted our kitchen, and dining room, and just this week we had 7 new windows installed! Still lots to do though, we’ve ordered a new metal roof, and are planning on adding some insulation to the front part of the house, that doesn’t have any! (more…)
To do lists not only increased my productivity, I’m healthier and have better boundaries because of them.
I’ve been self-employed for the last 11 years of my life, as a massage therapist until March of this year, as a blogger since 2017, and now as a virtual assistant.
There’s often so many tasks, and things to remember that it can be overwhelming and easy to lose something in the shuffle!
With several clients, plus my own tasks, I started writing down my to do lists in my Rocketbook, and it changed my productivity! I don’t spend a lot of time wondering what I should be working on, I’m reminded to take care of myself, and to take breaks!
Here are some of my best tips for using to-do lists to uplevel your work and your life. (more…)
It’s finally done and I’m SO excited to share our new dining room look with you. This room makeover took exactly a month from start to finish, but came with it’s trials and tribulations (looking at you, plaster). Let me take you through the process (and the cost) for this total room makeover! (more…)
