by Erika | Sep 30, 2020 | Productivity
The leaves are starting to change, and that means fall! What comes after fall? Winter! What does winter bring? Snow, cold, and seasonal depression. Yay! This year we get an extra bonus too: a global pandemic. So here’s my best tips on how to survive COVID winter...
by Erika | May 27, 2020 | Productivity, Work from home
Our environment has such an effect on our psychological well being! If you’re working from home, or working on your side hustle, then you need to carve out a space that’s going to give you the productive energy you need. What you put into that space also...
by Erika | Mar 6, 2020 | Travel
It’s still winter here in southern Manitoba… And I’m sick of it. Of course, the first day of spring isn’t for another couple of weeks, but the temperature is still below freezing and there’s a few feet of snow on the ground that...
by Erika | Mar 3, 2020 | Small Business
With all this talk about Coronavirus (COVID-19) it’s important to keep in mind how a pandemic can affect your business. Especially if you’re a small business owner. Here’s some ideas on how to pandemic-proof your business to lesson the impact of a...
by Erika | Jan 30, 2020 | Productivity
We’ve all been there. With so much on our plates, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed sometimes. That’s especially true of your running (or trying to build) a small business or working as a freelancer. That’s why it’s important to take...
by Erika | Jan 24, 2020 | Online Marketing
Learning these will help you understand your designer better. Which is important in this day and age… Don’t get overwhelmed by the tech lingo! Here’s some of the more common website terms everyone should know if you run any kind of online business....
by Erika | Jan 22, 2020 | Travel
I like to talk about travel a lot on this blog. Let’s be real, a lot of why I freelance for a living is so I can have a lifestyle that lets me travel in the first place. So, having been around the block a few times (if the block is places like Europe and...
by Erika | Jan 20, 2020 | Travel
OK so as you know, I like to travel. A lot. Although it’s a lot of fun, it also means that I end up having to put my work (and business) on hold for a few days while I’m away. That’s why I came up with this before vacation to do list for small...
by Erika | Jan 10, 2020 | Productivity
A lot of people try to multitask. Surely doing more than one thing at once is more efficient, right? Theoretically, you’d get more done. Unfortunately that’s rarely the case. That’s why I’m sharing ways to multitask WELL while running your...
by Erika | Jan 8, 2020 | Work from home
I see this all the time. Especially since I make a great income working from home and have all the flexibility in the world. Still, what you’re going to be able to actually do at home depends largely on your skills. To try and help you find the right fit,...