content tips + refreshment reminders for the creatively-inclined
Y’know the Health app on your phone? Do you ever monitor it? Hopefully, your digital ‘device’ isn’t always in your hand throughout the day to count every step you take and every move you make, but the app comes in handy for checking your daily physical activity. Health and Fitness I’ll start by saying I’m […]
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Hi writers. Isn’t it funny (at times) how some think that because you have a creative career, there’s never any planning or method to the process? Though a lot of an artist’s life is free-flowing, knowing how and where we work best is important to maintaining a rhythm and growing a gift from hobby to […]
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Hi there, as I type this post, the distant sound of fast-paced drum and bass is travelling across seawater, up the hill and trickling into the atmosphere. The sound is so faint, but every now and then, the wind blows the sound faintly in this direction. It’s Kadooment Day (Carnival Day) – a national holiday […]
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Okay, so you have different assignments to write, complete, hand-in or upload. The research methods and tools may vary but the timelines given are pretty close together. One writing format is more conversational or poetic and the other is more academic or corporate. This is probably where I’ll mention straight-up that my default writing, thinking and […]
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Hi there, today’s post shares a combo of sit-down-and-focus work and physical-on-your-feet work. Ever have one of those days or weeks when the list of things to do involves different parts of your brain, so it’s a test of endurance and patience to get through them? Well, those are often the times when looking on […]
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Hi there, do you have a wealth of creative experience and a calling to coach others? Think you’re too ‘shy’ or too much of an ‘introvert’ to teach but keep being asked to speak up and share your insight? No worries. You don’t need to be an outgoing or arrogant person to be an efficient […]
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Hi there. L’il question for ya: how many mirrors are in your home? It never really crossed my mind in the years living in that house on a farm in the countryside, that all that time there was only one tiny mirror. It also never bothered me or seemed to be anything significant…until now. Image […]
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Growing up in The Caribbean, most of us were taught (as children) to know the ‘time and place’ to do this or that. For example, tantrums in supermarkets (or anywhere for that matter), interrupting two adults in conversation, ‘talkin’ back’ to a parent or teacher, puttin’ up your feet while wearing shoes on the sofa […]
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Entrepreneurship is a muscle-building experience that’s not for the faint of heart. But what happens when we grow through seasons and challenges that affect the heart and jolt the mind? This is the essence of today’s topic. By the way, there’s a new video coming up sharing a full Freelancer WorkWeek in Barbados; one that […]
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Hey there, do you ever feel overwhelmed about how to set a pace for completing work tasks and tending to household duties? There’s no cookie-cutter template for a creative freelancer, so be sure design a structure and set a tempo that works well for you and your clients. Setting your pace How and when do you […]
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There are days as a creative freelancer when it’s all about quiet steps, and there are days like these that are full of on-the-road activities. Whatever the tempo of your business, pace yourself. Sometimes it’s a marathon and other days short sprints with breaths and rest in between. Know what works for you and how […]
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Freelancing gets a lot of “face time” here on the blog – not because it’s a sweet walk in the park and skip through a field of frangipani flowers every day, but because it’s based on the ability to choose how we use the gift of time when it comes to our career. Are you […]
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Each of our lives has different components but since the question about keeping up with housework and a creative career comes in a lot when others share their aspiration and fears about starting their own business and scheduling, I thought to share what a day looks like. Not every day is the same; in this […]
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Growing through and beyond pain is a journey that is well worth the effort. Our thought life and understanding of truth are so important to overcoming whatever situations we’ve faced or circumstances we may still be breathing through. Just like aloe vera gel and turmeric leave a residue when not addressed, so too can pain […]
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Hi there, have you ever had a busy day that ended with you feeling more exhausted than productive? Ever had to pause to remember what you actually did to merit spending so much in gas, commuting cash, precious hours and energy? It can happen if we’re not purposeful about the time we’re gifted, the personal […]
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Hi there, do you journal? If yes, are you into gratitude journaling, prayer journaling, goal journaling, art or project journaling or a combo of all or some of those? Journaling is a tool that can help you: enjoy quiet time, as it harmonizes well with writing engage in a calming tactile activity that serves as […]
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Healthy boundaries in business are both good for us and our clients. Without them, it can lead to toe-mashing, reason-offering, game-playing, elbow-jabs, arm-wrestling – and stress, and that last punk is no fun. It’s also a health risk, and as someone who has to intentionally keep migraines at bay since being accidentally hit with a […]
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Hiya; hope your day started on a bright note and blossoms into a sweet song. By special request, one of top posts (and podcast episodes) here on ‘Joy within‘ now has a Part 2 in video format – not because I’m an expert in this area at all, but because it relates to a part […]
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Your gifted creativity can shape into a thriving career and there are some key steps involved in the process. Few things can change the free flow of a creative session like an administrative interruption. The last thing anyone wants to see in the middle of working on a book, recording a vocal, completing a design […]
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Hey y’all, here’s an easy-to-watch video sharing a bit of Bridgetown while on my workflow during a full week. Right after, there’s a list of freelancer business tips from lessons learned while mostly working from home in this season. Little question so we can get better acquainted: are you from Barbados or have you ever […]
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Hi there, in today’s video post I’m sharing two things: a bit on my quest to grow in gratitude daily an invitation to join the joy journey and hop on the thankfulness train starting right where you are As I mentioned a few times here and on IG, this blog started in a tough season […]
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It’s guest post time again. Singer, Musical Playwright and Blogger, Sasky Louison from beautiful St. Lucia joins us today to share another sunny story to brighten your day and encouragement for your entrepreneurial journey. “I was about 10 years old when I recognised that I had a true passion for writing. Not only did I have […]
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Working from home is a discipline. Going to an office on a daily basis also requires discipline, but we’re a lot less likely to put up our feet in pockets of free time or synchronize file uploads with laundry loads in public places. In between home duties and work tasks, at some point, all (or […]
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There isn’t a woman I know who doesn’t have a journey of bright highlights and heartbreaking challenges, beautiful smiles and oceans of tears, bestie memories and betrayal let-downs, wonderful surprises and painful trials, confidence-injections and insecurity battles, celebration moments and passing storms, things to look forward to, things to breathe past and things long gone. […]
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It’s a new day and I’m giving thanks. It’s not always automatic – thanksgiving, that is…sometimes the breaking news of the day can break your heart for a season. But right this minute, I’m giving thanks. One of the many things I enjoy about blogging is a certain word that always comes up: content. From […]
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Hi there, it’s a new day in the ‘Celebrate A Sister‘ series. Today’s special guest heralds from an island next door, somewhere between 108-111 miles away. She shares a page in her story that’s sure to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and bring at least one bright smile to your day. And yes, encouragement is included. Meet […]
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Hiii, it’s been about 3 weeks my last post, which is pretty interesting considering the title. i didn’t forget about y’all in the least, but there are ’nuff posts here to munch on and work through in the archives. i was also on a limited phone-use regime (6-7 minutes total a day.) A big welcome […]
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Hi there, in today’s post and video we’re tending to 3 questions that came in about: Moving from being an employee to an entrepreneur Coordinating a group to successfully complete an assignment Growing from starving artist to thriving creative entrepreneur Viewing tip: replies to questions are at these points in the video so you can […]
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Hi sweet peeps, how’s your week so far? I hope bright, but if it happens to be a tough time, compassion to you. Leading a business while growing through a challenging season is taxing on the brain; it tugs on the heart and filters into the mind. If that’s where you are right now, you’re […]
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How’s your day so far and how is business? Let’s talk freelancing and timing. As a work-from-home–or-anywhere entrepreneur, it’s important to ‘follow-through‘ on what you say you’ll do, in a timely fashion. Please don’t get nervous. Today’s 5-minute video isn’t about perfection; it’s about top task management tips that can generate client referrals and repeat business with […]
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Hi there. Many people think that in order to be an entrepreneur you need to be an extrovert, but that’s not so. Today’s post and podcast episode highlight a new guest in the ‘Celebrate A Sister‘ series, Sheldene Brathwaite. She was a shy person who had to step out in faith to start her businesses […]
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Hey there, if social media is a key part of your online business plan, you’re likely to enjoy the fruit of today’s message. Let’s talk about language, social media, message and community for a moment. Alright so, in terms of platforms (not a fan of the word, but hey) we’ll walk through 7 today: YouTube […]
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Hiya. Today, on the menu we’ve got a short video with encouragement and tips on how to create content consistently for your blog. It’s one thing to start and launch a blog and a whole other thing to keep it consistent – keep content flowing and then beyond mapping, writing, and publishing that content, to take […]
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It’s time for a new feature in the ‘Celebrate A Sister‘ series. Meet Linda M. Deane, a storyteller, writer, publisher, mum and co-founding director of an innovative organization, ArtsEtc. In today’s episode, Linda walks us through her interesting journey with words and invites us into the mind and life of a diligent wordsmith and literary event […]
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Showing genuine appreciation is so important in how others…how we experience and receive care, compassion and encouragement. Very often WE like to receive, yet so many of us seldom take a step forward…to be vulnerable yet brave…to reach out and say, “I appreciate you” or even two little words that mean so much – “thank […]
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Hi there, how are you today? Quick question: What weighs 2% of your body weight or an average of 3lbs? Here’s hoping that you made the connection between the blog post title, the question and the answer. It’s possible, however, that while some thought the answer to be immediately obvious, maybe there was someone who […]
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Your Business, your Ideal Client and your Wellness; there’s a connection, especially if you’re an entrepreneur who is directly interacting with your customers. Here’s the post where I mention that and also promised to share the video featured here today. In it, we’ll take a light walk through a .PDF I compiled, that comes with keys to […]
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Hi there, a bright day with a sunny update for you. As most of you may know by now, “Sparkle” workshop is our seasonal gathering in Barbados, for a small group of likeminded ladies who are ready to take a stride forward in their creative career in a light atmosphere, while sipping a hot drink […]
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Remember when BBs came to town? Blackberries – the phone, not the fruit. i remember the first time that shrill triple alert resonated through the room, “pweep-pweep-pweep!” and even then, had the thought that this whole phone thing could become an annoyance if not managed. Is your phone bossing you around? Is it your phone, […]
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A bright day to you reading this, Y’know – so many people are asking about the qualities and traits of a ‘successful’ entrepreneur and there really is no cookie-cutter explanation or one-size fits all answer, but there are some things to consider when choosing your approach to being an entrepreneur and aligning that with the […]
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Working from home is an interesting experience, with its fair share of perks, challenges and adventures. You ever have the compulsion to just go for a walk or drive anywhere or edit the design and tempo of your day whenever you’re inspired to? Well, you can when you work-from-home, for the most part. Still, it […]
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It’s a fresh new season in the ‘Celebrate A Sister‘ series and our first guest for 2019 joins us from Zimbabwe. Tinaye (ishe) Tarryn Leigh is the founder of ‘Rhema‘ an encouragement and devotional group for women and today we carved out time to record this podcast episode for you. Sis, you’re gonna wanna make a […]
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Hiya, it’s been a minute since i shared a recipe here, and it sure isn’t because i haven’t been in the kitchen. That’s one of my top destinations in the house and can i tell you something? Food posts from my cosy kitchen tend to be the most visited posts here and on Facebook – […]
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Have you ever had a wonderful memory that wasn’t filmed or recorded but was still fabulous? If ‘it’s a yes’ for you, same here. Yesterday I went for the annual lunch and laugh with dear amigos from Denmark who have got to be by now the most famous and beloved Danish couple in Bim. Y’all, […]
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Hey, how’s your day so far? i hope bright – if it happens not to be so at the moment, lots of compassion to you. This real-life story of everyday kindness may encourage you: The other day i went to town to take care of an errand and on the way, saw a woman who used […]
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Hiya, are you thinking about starting a blog, podcast or YouTube channel and not sure how to plan, map and keep track of all your content? Planning an event? Maybe you’re already a social media pro but could use a set structure and free organizational platform that also comes in handy as a project management […]
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Hiya, hope your day was bright and if not, I hope your ‘now’ is light. It’s workshop prep time, with “Sparkle” coming up around the corner on February 24th in sunny Barbados. (insert bright smile here.) One of the many fabulous things about these gatherings is the: vibe of encouragement shared appetite for learning together […]
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It’s healthy to plan with the time we’ve been gifted, but nothing can ever beat or surpass the ultimate plan of God who is not defined by or confined to time. I didn’t always think this way and don’t have the right to judge you if you think otherwise…but it would be so cool if […]
Read MoreHey, how are you today? First lemme start by saying that sometimes English actually annoys me – not the language itself, but having to be all conscious and meticulous about tense, word placement, conjugation, spelling, context, effective messaging – ugh! Sometimes it’s borderline unappealing and I’d much rather hum or sing a melody, dance out […]
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Have you ever shopped at a place where the service was horrible? Maybe you were greeted with a grunt or a facial expression of indifference, or treated at if your visit was an interruption to a ‘juicy’ conversation, and your service wasn’t in direct relation to someone’s salary. We’re on our way to a bright […]
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