self-care
Don’t let your work become your hobby
Every web designer needs a hobby. I have long known this deep down, but I haven’t had any hobbies for years. Work is constantly on my mind. I think about my project work, my blog posts to clients, my blog posts here, my workflows, setting up automation, training, client communication, deadlines, etc. It never ends.…
Read MoreWhen it rains, it snows
It’s been very quiet in the cafe since the first Monday of February. I had this terrific idea to fly home early so I could have a full day of work after a long weekend with Mom and Dad. I left my parent’s house at 4:15 am in a rental car with bad wipers and…
Read MoreIt’s better to burn out than to fade away
Hey, hey. My, my. It’s that time of year when I wake up at 4 am just to get an early start on that to-do list that will never end. Clients reach out for help with things they’ve put off until the last minute. Seriously, some I haven’t heard from all year. Things I hoped…
Read MoreMust Read: You Are a Badass
There aren’t many books I listen to repeatedly on Audible. When I do, they are often books about habits and office organization. Sometimes, though, I need a much more inspirational message. One that isn’t just for my work life, but my whole life. You Are a Badass – How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and…
Read MorePodcasts I love: #HappierLaborDay by Gretchen Rubin
Who’s working on Labor Day? Well, I forgot to block out my calendar, so I have one phone call scheduled. Still, I plan on putting my out of office holiday message (even though I’ll be in here). We aren’t a big Labor Day traveling, camping or get-out-of-town family. We live by a public beach, so…
Read MoreHow to be more confident in client meetings
Yesterday, I had a first time client meeting that included a company CFO, the marketing person that recommended me for the job and a graphic designer handling the logo makeover. As I left the meeting, I had to reflect on the lack of nerves I had during the entire experience. Just a couple of years…
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