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    How to Use the Simplified Planner (And Why I Love It)

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    YOU GUYS!! I will be purchasing my SEVENTH consecutive  this year!! 🎉 A rather momentous occasion because I have never, ever stuck with a planner this long before. #nobutreally. I’ve tried DOZENS of planners. (For a while there, it was something of a hobby of mine.) I just couldn’t seem to find one that could […]

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    How to Become a Morning Person (And Why You Should)

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    Can you train yourself to be a morning person? The answer is yes!! Yes, you can!! No joke, friends. I used to be a serious night owl. I would stay up all hours of the night, fall into bed in the wee hours of the morning, start my workday around mid-day, and work straight up […]

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    What You Should Do in the Morning for a More Productive Day

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    I share a lot of productivity tips for female entrepreneurs in the general or overall sense. But today, I want to talk specifically about what you should be doing in the morning for a more productive day. Because I know so many female entrepreneurs who have a hard time getting going in the morning—myself included […]

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    9 Reasons Routines Haven’t Worked for You in the Past

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    All too often I hear people say routines are boring, regimented, and stick in the mud. They claim routines don’t work for them because they’re too limiting or constricting. They’re rebels who want to be FREE to do what they want, when they want. But my FAVORITE excuse for why routines won’t work for someone […]

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Meet Alexandra

Hello, and welcome to my little corner of the internet where everything is color coded, coffee always comes in cute coffee cups, and office supplies are never in short supply!! 😍 I'm Alexandra, your productivity coach and systems strategist. Hang with me long enough and I'll have you believing that productivity is possible anytime, anywhere, and for anyone. New here? Start here!

 
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NEWSFLASH: Your inbox doesn’t have to be a total NEWSFLASH: Your inbox doesn’t have to be a total time-suck on vacation/this summer!! 🔥
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I know the email inbox is the bane of existence for many female entrepreneurs, an endless black hole for others, a procrastination playground for even more, and a general time suck for all. 🙅🏼‍♀️
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But while many dread opening their email inboxes, whether they’re on vacation or not, email is an ESSENTIAL part of every business and should be tended to on a DAILY basis.
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But you definitely DON’T want to be TIED TO IT while you’re on vacation!! I know I don’t!!
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(At least, not anymore… keep reading for that fun story!! 😜)
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Over on the blog, I’m sharing the quickest and easiest ways to manage email on vacation as a solopreneur (aka someone who doesn’t have a VA that can manage their inbox while they’re away)!!
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Including…
👉🏻 the SIX things you should do BEFORE you leave
👉🏻 the ONE thing you should NEVER do
👉🏻 and the EXACT email autoresponder I use!!
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I’ll link it up for you in my stories!!
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⁉️ P.S. I’ve been managing an email inbox with 4 email addresses (3 business and 1 personal) for 11 years now. And I’d like to think I’ve learned a thing or two along the way!! I’m a huge fan of inbox zero and reach it multiple times a week, almost every single day. What questions do you have for me?!
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#onlineserviceprovider #onlinebusinessowner #womanceo #virtualbusiness #workfromwifi #freedombasedbusiness #freelancelife #ceomindest #smallandmightybusiness #createalifeyoulove #empowerher #takecontrolofyourlife #womenwithaplan #ambitiouswomen #womenlead #womeninbusiness #careercontessa #createcultivate #girlsonfire #solopreneursociety #elevatecultivate #hustlewithease #smallbizsquad #workfromhomejob #solopreneurlife #savvybusinessowner #dreamersanddoers #beyourownboss #selfemployedlife #theimperfectboss
DID YOU KNOW … MY MOM DESIGNED MY LOGO?! 👇🏻
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I worked with a sweet friend and graphic designer on The Productivity Zone brand and remember (VIVIDLY 🙈) how much time we spent going back and forth on the logo.
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I’m pretty sure she thought I’d been possessed by Goldilocks because NOTHING she sent over was juuussst right. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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I remember venting to my mom about how I’d NEVER have a logo I loved (dramatic much?!), when she pulled out a piece of paper and a couple of Sharpie markers and drew this beauty. 🤗
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I sent the drawing to my friend the second she was finished and waited for her to work her magic and send it back. 💌
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The moment I saw it, I knew it was perfect!! I loved EVERYTHING about it!! The bold black font, the pops of hot pink, and the checkmark in place of the v!! 😍
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5 years later, I still love my logo today as much as I did that day and doubt I’ll EVER change it!! ✔️
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Thanks, mom!! 🥰
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👉🏻 Do you have a fun/funny/memorable story about the creation of your brand or logo? I’d love to hear it!! 👩🏼‍💻
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P.S. I can’t believe The Productivity Zone turns 5 today!!! 🤩🥂🎉
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Journaling, breath work, gratitude lists, and affi Journaling, breath work, gratitude lists, and affirmations, OH MY!! 🤯
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It’s a lot, isn’t it?!
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I thought so, too!! Which is why I SIMPLIFIED it!! (It’s what I do 💁🏼‍♀️)
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I have this exact affirmation plugged into the reminders app on my phone!! It pops up as a reminder every day at 9am.
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When it does, I take a minute to read it out loud or to myself, then close my eyes, and take 5 deep, belly-busting breaths.
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And THAT’S IT!!
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Quick, simple, and easy!! 🙌🏻
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Things are only complicated if you make them so.
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P.S. For the record, I don’t journal. I tried. My hand cramped. I wanted my time back. I stopped. Just because everyone’s talking about it and the “experts” say it’s a MUST do, doesn’t mean you HAVE to do it!!
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YOU DO YOU!! 🤗
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Ready for this EPIC out of office FAIL?! 🤦🏼‍♀️
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My normal blogging routine is to design the graphics, write the post, and get it into WordPress a week before the publishing date…
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Good for me!!
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I usually publish blog posts on Wednesdays. So on Tuesdays, I go back into the post to read through it again, check for spelling, grammar, or link errors, and then schedule it…
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Great!!
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The problem is 👉🏻 I’m on vacation and the wi-fi SUCKS!! I can barely check my email, and only in the early morning, and only if I sit on the porch and position my laptop a certain way 🤣
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(I had to bring my iPad up to Starbucks to download the books I wanted to read… and I was able to finish a grande pink drink while I was waiting!! 😜)
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I think the resort throttles the wi-fi ON PURPOSE to encourage people to get OFF their devices, unplug, and ENJOY their vacation!! 
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So that’s EXACTLY what I’ve been doing and will continue doing until we fly back on Friday!!
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All this to say, I’m living my best life on vacay!! But also laughing and learning still every day!! 🙃
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#lessworkmorelife #outofoffice #keepsocialmediasocial #femalentrepreneur #creativebiz #womenwhodobusiness #dreamersanddoers #laptoplife
#theimperfectboss #womenwinning #hersuccess #solopreneurship #creativeentrepreneur #solopreneursociety #solopreneurcoach #solopreneursuccess #freelancelife
#workforyourself #solopreneur #bossbabesociete #beyourownboss #bizownerlife
#onlinebizowner #laptoplifestyle #workingmomlife #ceoofmylife #womeninbusiness #savvybusinessowner #communityovercompetition #creativeatheart
I'll be taking my productivity seriously and relax I'll be taking my productivity seriously and relaxing allllll the long weekend!! If you haven't stepped away from your laptop yet, consider this your pretty-in-pink permission slip!! 🍹👙☀️🌴😎💗
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#womenwhodo #womenhustle #keepsocialmediasocial #femalentrepreneur #womenwhodostuff creativebiz #womenwhodobusiness #dreamersanddoers #laptoplife
#imperfectboss #womenwinning #hersuccess #solopreneurship #creativeentrepreneur #solopreneursociety #solopreneurcoach #solopreneursuccess #freelancelife
#workforyourself #solopreneur #bossbabequotes #bossbabesociete #beyourownboss #bizownerlife
#onlinebizowner #laptoplifestyle #workingmomlife #ceoofmylife #womeninbusiness #outofoffice #savvybusinessowner
Is going on vacation as a female entrepreneur even Is going on vacation as a female entrepreneur even possible?! 🥺🤯🫣
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You bet your boss lady butt it is!!
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It can be a little tricky and a lot of hard work, especially if you're running the show solo... but not impossible. 
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As long as you plan ahead, prepare everything well in advance, and have really good systems and automations in place, going on vacation as a female entrepreneur is totally doable!! 🤩
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Let me show you 👉🏻 Over on the blog, I'm sharing EXACTLY what I do that makes going on vacation as a solopreneur possible (including the systems you MUST have in place before you go)!! Link in my Stories 🤗
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If you're planning to take time off from your business this summer, I hope these tips and systems make it easy and stress-free!! Tell me where you're headed in the comments!! 😎
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#solopreneurlife #smallbusinesslife #smallbusinessownerlife #selfemployedlife #beyourownboss #girlbosstribe #femalebusinessowner #herestothecreatives #bossbabesociete #womenwithaplan #savvybusinessowners #caffeinateandconquer #freedombasedbusiness #createabusinessyoulove #herbusiness #thisgirlmeansbusiness #communityovercompetition #smallbusinessbigdreams #womenownedbusiness #smallbusinesstips #smallbizsquad #shedesignedalifesheloved #hustleandheart #thesixfigurechick #theimperfectboss #buildingbossladies #dreamersanddoers #mombosslife #ceoofmylife #solopreneursuccess
I am a NEXT-LEVEL advocate for "if it ain't broke, I am a NEXT-LEVEL advocate for "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" 🙅🏼‍♀️ But I'm an EQUALLY strong advocate for "working smarter, not harder" in both my life and business!! 💁🏼‍♀️
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Which is why I'm constantly stopping and asking myself:
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👉🏻 How can I make this better, easier, simpler, smarter, or funner?!
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WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE:
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✔️ In my business, it looks like me investing in gorgeous Canva templates instead of me trying to create graphics from scratch and spending hours every week on it.
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✔️ In my life, it looks like subscribing to all of my favorite products (aka creature comforts) so I don't have to remember to re-order them and I never run out.
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These are just 2 examples!! There are TONS of things you can can do to make things better, easier, simpler, smarter, or funner in your life and business!!
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✨ As we look toward a new week, I want you to keep this in mind: Anytime something feels like a bummer, or a drag, or harder than it should, ask yourself what you can do to make it better, easier, simpler, smarter, or funner!!
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And if you need help, hit me up in the comments or DMs!! I would love to help you figure it out!! 🤗
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👉🏻 What have you already made better, easier, simpler, smarter, or funner in your life or business?!
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#solopreneurlife #smallbusinesslife #smallbusinessownerlife #selfemployedlife #workfromhomelife #girlbosstribe #femalebusinessowner #herestothecreatives #bossbabesociete #womenwithaplan #savvybusinessowners #bossbabequotes #freedombasedbusiness #createabusinessyoulove #herbusiness #thisgirlmeansbusiness #businesswithpurpose #smallbusinessbigdreams #womenownedbusiness #smallbusinesstips #smallbizsquad #shedesignedalifesheloved #hustleandheart #thesixfigurechick #theimperfectboss #womenwhofreelance #buildingbossladies #bossbabegoals #dreamersanddoers #mombosslife
Think you know everything about Asana? Think again Think you know everything about Asana? Think again!! 🤓
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So many people create an Asana account and just start plugging in tasks without really realizing OR taking full advantage of everything Asana has to offer.
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I want to change that!! 👇🏻
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There are secrets to using Asana productively... but I don’t like keeping secrets from you!! 🤭
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👉🏻 Asana is SO MUCH MORE than a task or project management system. It can practically work like your virtual (personal) assistant IF you set it up the right way.
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Let’s get you started on the right foot!!
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Get access to my Essential Asana Tips + Tricks Training AND my hugely popular #AllThingsBusiness Asana template (a $194 value) for FREE!! 🎉🎉
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✨ Here’s what Melissa had to say: “It’s so beautiful 😍 I’ve been using Asana for YEARS and never could have dreamed to make it this streamlined or that I could organize so much more of my business.”
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So, what do you say? Are you ready to work smarter, not harder with an Asana dashboard that works FOR you?
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Hit the link in my profile and sign up to get instant access to Asana Essentials today!! 🤗
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#onlinebizowner #gottastayfocused #ceoofmylife
#womaninbusiness #thebossbabesociete #beyourownboss #risingtidesociety #freelancelife
Vacation, all I ever wanted ☀️👙🌴
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Two weeks from Friday, I’m going on my first vacation in 3 YEARS!!
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My family and I have spent 2 weeks in Captiva, Florida every year since my mom was pregnant with me. Having to go without for 3 years because of C19, bringing home a puppy, and all of our pet care falling through, you better believe I am CHOMPING AT THE BIT over here!!! 🤗
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Anyway, the reason I’m telling you this is because I’ve decided to do a series of blog and social media posts all about taking time off from your business!!
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And I want to know what questions ❓ you have!!
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👉🏻 Do you feel confident when taking time off from your business?! Are you scared of doing it?! What’s the hardest part of going on vacation for you?!
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The series starts next week so let me know!!
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#keepsocialmediasocial #femalentrepreneur #womenwhodobusiness #creativebiz #dreamersanddoers #mindfullboss #imperfectboss #womenwinning #hersuccess #solopreneurship #creativeentrepreneur #solopreneursociety #solopreneurcoach #solopreneursuccess #buildanempire #workforyourself #businessmoves #makingbusinessmoves #smartbusinessmoves #smartbusiness #bizownerlife
#onlinebizowner #gottastayfocused #ceoofmylife
#womaninbusiness #thebossbabesociete #beyourownboss #risingtidesociety #freelancelife
You should always leave room for what I call 🤍 You should always leave room for what I call 🤍 White Space Grace 🤍 on your calendar!!
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But what is White Space Grace?! 🤔
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It’s leaving room on your calendar—also known as WHITE SPACE—so you can give yourself GRACE and room to breathe or pivot when need be.
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Life happens!!
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Good things and bad things pop up all the time.
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👉🏻 Having white space already set aside on your calendar means emergencies and opportunities won’t throw you off quite as much!!
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I have white space set aside on my calendar every single Friday. 🗓 Sometimes I use it to catch up on things I didn’t get to during the week, sometimes I use it to get a jumpstart on a project, and other times I use it to take a nap!!
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How you give yourself WHITE SPACE GRACE is completely up to you!! 🥰

Comment 🤍 if you plan to schedule White Space Grace into your calendar from now on!!
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#solopreneurlife #smallbusinesslife #smallbusinessownerlife #selfemployedlife #beyourownboss #girlbosstribe #femalebusinessowner #herestothecreatives #bossbabesociete #womenwithaplan #savvybusinessowners #caffeinateandconquer #freedombasedbusiness #createabusinessyoulove #herbusiness #thisgirlmeansbusiness #communityovercompetition #smallbusinessbigdreams #womenownedbusiness #smallbusinesstips #smallbizsquad #shedesignedalifesheloved #hustleandheart #thesixfigurechick #theimperfectboss #buildingbossladies #dreamersanddoers #mombosslife #ceoofmylife #solopreneursuccess
Doing things like cleaning, folding laundry, and p Doing things like cleaning, folding laundry, and pulling weeds are so much more FUN when you have something FUN to listen to—am I right?! 🙌🏻
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If you're doing any of these things this weekend, then I have just the thing for you to listen to!! 🎧 Grab your headphones and tune in to my interview on the It's About Time Podcast with @annadkornick!!
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Anna and I totally geeked out over our favorite topics—time management, scheduling, and routines!! It's my FAVORITE podcast interview to date!! 🤗
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HERE'S A RUNDOWN OF SOME OF THE THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT:
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✔️ How having systems and routines enable me to run a successful business without sacrificing my health or free time
✔️ The four mantras I live by in my life and business to be productive without burnout
✔️ The power of "white space grace" and why you should build it into your schedule
✔️ The key to creating routines that you'll actually stick to, regardless of your personality type, job title, or season of life
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I'll put the link to listen in my Stories!! Come back and tell me what you think, ok?! 🤩
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#risingtidesociety #smallbiztips #smallbusinesstips
#smallbusinesslife #smallbusinessgrowth #workforyourself #businessmoves #makingbusinessmoves #smartbusinessmoves #smartbusiness #bizownerlife
#onlinebizowner #ceoofmylife #creativebiz #dreamersanddoers #mindfullboss #imperfectboss #womenwinning #hersuccess
I know how TEMPTING it is to make a long list of t I know how TEMPTING it is to make a long list of to-dos and goals at the start of a new month, but it's actually the WORST thing you can do 😱
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I tell my coaching clients this all. the. time:
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📣 Focus on LESS to accomplish MORE!!
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When you're trying to do ALL the things, flitting from one task to the next, never sitting down to focus (or finish) ONE thing, you wind up accomplishing next to nothing. 😔
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It's so much easier to focus on one task, one project, one goal at a time -- so you see it through to completion!! 💯
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🤓 That's why I recommend setting quarterly goals that you break down into monthly projects -- one for each!!
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For example: My Q2 goal is a new website experience including new freebies and funnels!! 🤩
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Then, I break that goal down into monthly projects:
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☔️ April: Create/Design Freebies
🌷 May: Write + Set Up Funnels
☀️ June: Website Redesign
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So much more doable and accomplishable!! And the epitome of working smarter, not harder 🙌🏻
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👉🏻 Tell me: How can you do less with more focus this month/quarter?!
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P.S. Do you want to hear more about my goals >> projects >> tasks breakdown and what I'm working on behind-the-scenes right now?! 🤗
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#solopreneursuccess #workforyourself #businessmoves #makingbusinessmoves #smartbusinessmoves #smartbusiness #gottastayfocused #ceoofmylife #womaninbusiness #thebossbabesociete #createcultivate
#risingtidesociety #smallbiztips #smallbusinesstips
#smallbusinessgrowth
Anyone else making 👆🏻 this 👆🏻 face whe Anyone else making 👆🏻 this 👆🏻 face when they get on Instagram or even think about getting on Instagram lately?!
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I know I have!!! 🙋🏼‍♀️
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It just isn’t as FUN as it used to be.
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On the one hand, it’s so serious and stressful, and hard to figure out. On the other hand, it’s so freaking noisy and downright ridiculous at times.
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I don’t want to add to the noise. I don’t want to post just to post. And I really don’t want to do or say ridiculous things just to get the algorithm’s attention. 
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Tell me I’m not the only one feeling this way 🥺
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I’ve been doing some serious thinking about how I want to show up here and after a sweet nudge from a friend (looking at you @elizabeth.birenbaum 💗), I’ve decided to do some new things MY WAY!!
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All in all, this is just a really wordy post to say I’M BACK, BABY!!! 🤩
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👉🏻 What have y’all been up to?! Catch me up on all your life and business happenings!!
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Here’s what’s been happening with me:
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Along with this SERIOUS case of Instagram burnout, I’ve also been dealing with some INTENSE endometriosis flare ups (3 in 6 weeks 😩), as well as working as hard as I can *when I can* on a new course, website, and business strategy!!
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Needless to say, I’m super pumped for the month of May!! 🌷 How about you?!
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#onlinebizowner #gottastayfocused #ceoofmylife
#womaninbusiness #thebossbabesociete #beyourownboss #risingtidesociety #freelancelife
Are you the type to jump headfirst into something Are you the type to jump headfirst into something or do you like to think things through? 🤔
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I NEVER jump headfirst into anything.
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Saying YES to @jeremyandmegan’s Revenue Ripple last year was a HUGE leap of faith.
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Looking back now, I know it was THE BEST (BUSINESS) YES I’ve ever said!! 🤗
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One year ago, I felt like digital products weren’t for me and that creating passive income was somebody else’s pipe dream.
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I jumped into Revenue Ripple as my last-ditch effort, sink or swim opportunity, Hail Mary pass. I showed up, I did the work, and I saw *pinch-me* RESULTS!!
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✨ $1,583 in 12 hours
✨ $4,989 in 5 days
✨ $11,908 in 5 months
✨ $600 in the last 3 days alone!!
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I don’t tell you this to brag. I tell you this because it’s REAL. 👉🏻 REAL results from REAL education and REAL work!!
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Passive profit is REAL. 🤩 You just need a blueprint for how to *actually* make it work in your business. Revenue Ripple IS that blueprint!!
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The price of Revenue Ripple goes up at midnight tonight!! If you’ve been thinking about joining, don’t wait!! A year from now, it could be THE BEST (BUSINESS) YES you’ve ever said!! 🥂
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(I am an RR affiliate, but I only recommend programs I personally use and believe in)
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I made $1,543 in 12 hours from a waitlist of only I made $1,543 in 12 hours from a waitlist of only 109 people 😱 (no, but really)!!
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These are REAL results from REAL education and REAL work!! 🤩
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I took a HUGE leap of faith by joining @jeremyandmegan’s signature 30-day challenge meets course program, Revenue Ripple, and that decision changed EVERYTHING!!
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✨ I took the course, I put in the work, and I saw *pinch me* RESULTS!! ✨
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If you’ve ever wanted to take a true backend look at a successful creator’s business without feeling like an internet stalker, this is your one and only opportunity!!
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Megan Martin and I are going to walk through exactly what it takes to create and launch a successful digital product… no funnel hacking required.
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🤓 In this one-time LIVE candid event, I’m going to share the REAL numbers, the REAL wins, what it REALLY means to have my first profitable digital product revenue stream, and the EXACT steps I took to get there!!
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I used to think that creating passive income was somebody else’s pipe dream, now I see it as MY dream coming true. And it can be yours, too!! 🎉
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I’m ready for my close up so please COME JOIN US for this FREE candid webinar tomorrow (Friday, March 4th, 2022) at 2pm EST!!
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👉🏻 Save your seat via the link in my profile!!
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It took me ONE WHOLE YEAR to put together my first It took me ONE WHOLE YEAR to put together my first two digital products: Fresh Start Systems and Running on Routines. 🙈
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And even though a year can sometimes go by in the blink of an eye, that year FELT like an eternity.
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I’d taken a few courses on creating courses and digital products by that point, but I STILL felt like I’d been dropped into the deep end of a VERY unfamiliar pool 😵‍💫
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I had no real plan, map, system, or even template to follow. I flailed around a lot, exerted A LOT of energy, and constantly felt like I was in over my head 😫 I almost gave up on creating both products multiple times.
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After they launched, the initial response was great, but then it waned, and I had NO IDEA what to do to get these products to sell aside from me talking about them ad nauseam on social media.
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I had heard about automatic/evergreen sales funnels, but the set up and tech sounded SUPER complicated and scary 🤯, so I stayed away.
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‼️ It took 2 YEARS to see any significant income from Fresh Start Systems and Running on Routines. And by that point, even though I was teeming with new ideas, I felt like digital products weren’t for me and that creating passive income was somebody else’s pipe dream (i.e. not for me) 😔
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I was feeling pretty crestfallen about digital products, my business, EVERYTHING when @jeremyandmegan announced a new program called Revenue Ripple.
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👉🏻 Over on the blog, I’m diving DEEP into what Revenue Ripple is, what makes it different, what I did to get the most out of the course + challenge + coaching experience, and how it CHANGED my business!! 🤩
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I’m also pulling back the curtain and sharing what it REALLY looked like creating Asana Assistant (the product that came out of my Revenue Ripple experience)!!
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Check it out on the blog!! Link is ready and waiting for you in my profile!! 🤓
If it’s not SCHEDULED, it’s not getting DONE!! If it’s not SCHEDULED, it’s not getting DONE!! 👊🏻
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Here’s what I’m making time for this week:
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👩🏼‍💻 content creation on Monday
💆🏼‍♀️ massage Tuesday morning
📆 monthly prep + plan + duty day Tuesday afternoon
🎥 client calls Wednesday morning
👨🏻‍⚕️ chiro appt Wednesday afternoon
🐶 1-on-1 puppy training on Thursday
🧼 cleaning + laundry Friday morning
🎙 interview-style webinar Friday afternoon
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I’m also making time for business education in the form of @jeremyandmegan’s FREE workshop series happening this week. It’s called Trading Deadlines for Dollars on Autopilot: How to Turn Your Service Into a Digital Product That Sells (Even in Your Sleep)!! 🤩
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That title had me RUNNING to sign up for this FREE 3-part video series that starts tomorrow (Monday)!!
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✨ Megan Martin is one of those educators that I will drop WHATEVER I’m doing to learn from!! Whether it’s a blog post, free video series, or paid product, I ALWAYS learn something new from her. And every time I IMPLEMENT something I learned from her, I see a new level of success in my business!! ✨
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I was just setting aside 30 minutes Monday-Wednesday this week to watch the on-demand style videos and thought you might like to join me?! 👉🏻 You can find the link to do so in my Stories and profile!! 💗
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Are you a course junkie, course hoarder, or course Are you a course junkie, course hoarder, or course collector?!
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Meaning you buy all these online courses and educational resources because you NEED them, but then never actually DO them?! 🤦🏼‍♀️
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Don’t worry, you’re not the only one!!
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❗️ Purchasing a whole bunch of courses and other educational resources that then sit there collecting digital dust is actually a very common problem.
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A problem I’d like to help you fix!!
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‼️ Because the courses and other educational resources you bought do you and your business NO GOOD if they’re just hanging out on that dusty digital shelf.
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Over on the blog, I’m sharing:
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✔️ the 6 questions you should ask yourself BEFORE you hit purchase
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✔️ my in-depth course organization system so you can keep better track of what you purchase (I’ve never shared this publicly before!!)
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✔️ and how to make time for consumption AND implementation so you actually see RESULTS from your purchase
 
👉🏻 If you’re ready to ditch your course junkie ways and be a smart course buyer from this day forward, head to the blog right now and read!!
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Because these tips will have you saying: BOOM!! Done. Next course, please!! 😎 Link in my profile!!
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(Remember: Sharing is caring!! 😘)
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A clean, organized workspace is a breeding ground A clean, organized workspace is a breeding ground for productivity. 🤓
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(No, but really)
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Your workspace should be an inspirational and productive place TO DO WORK. 👩🏼‍💻
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It should not be a dumping ground for everything else.
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Physical clutter is mental clutter (as @emilyley likes to say) and clutter is DISTRACTING!!
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Don’t let clutter keep you from getting the money making stuff done!! 📝✔️🙌🏻
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Where’s your favorite place to do work?!
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But they have spent many, many hours at my desk in But they have spent many, many hours at my desk in front of my iMac or on the couch with my MacBook Pro 😂😂
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Raise your hand if you live in comfy clothes while working from home 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️
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Disclaimer: I absolutely believe in getting ready for the day, every day. I shower, do my hair, slap on a 5-minute face, and get dressed. I live in leggings, yoga pants, and the Old Navy Rockstar Jeggings (they look like jeans, but feel like leggings) and t-shirts. 👚👖
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Anyone else get ready for the day?! I find it makes for a more positive and productive day!! Anyone else?! Or does the cheese stand alone?! 😂😂
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