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Our mindset makes a huge impact on our approach to what otherwise might seem mundane, but necessary. Think about your daily or weekly to-dos at home; which ones are the most frequent and which seem the most tedious (at the moment)? The contents of our lives may be different but there are some tasks that […]
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So it’s no secret by now – starting a business and going on to maintain and grow it, is not easy – or for everybody. Not everyone will encourage, support or believe in your dream, calling, vision, and mission. Along with creating products, offering services, tending to the admin side of your career and managing client […]
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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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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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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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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. 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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