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Hi, I’m Deb, a digital productivity coach helping solo business owners and creatives (👀 yep, writers too) stay focused and actually finish what they start. Subscribe for simple focus strategies, easy mindset habits, and useful tech tools. Come work alongside me during live Action Days.
Here's your Friday5️⃣
Hey Reader, I'm stopping by your inbox today to share the Friday5️⃣. Keep reading to find five podcasts I’ve come across that might make things feel a little easier, clearer, or more manageable. This month’s mix includes: how to supercharge your brain "Kwik-ly" ways to level up and build a rockstar team simple steps to get and stay organized why solopreneurs should put life first a podcast for tech lovers Check out the specific episodes I pulled together and let me know what think. Most of...
🎒 Back-to-School Reset Just For You
Hi Reader, It was exciting times at my house on Wednesday morning. It was the first day of school for my kiddo. (so remarkable that high schooler quietly snuck in! LOL) There were nerves. Lot of them. And a little snafu with the uniform. (one set of uniforms would really make me happy) We made it to school on time despite the traffic. Bonus: The kiddo let me hug her as she exited the car. 😊 All in all, the kickoff to school was great and there was a nice, warm welcome from the teachers. Fresh...
😬 Don't Let Monday Steal Your Sunday
Hi Reader, Sundays can be a great prep day for the start of the week. No, that doesn't mean skipping fun or resting and checking off all the things on your list. You're simply setting the tone for a productive Monday. This could mean glancing at your calendar to see where you need to be and when. It can also mean scanning your to-do list to see what you need to focus on once you're at your desk. Or kitchen table. I'm giving 1440 a test drive myself. I like the idea of staying on top of what's...
⏰ This 3-Second Trick Saves Your Best Ideas
Have you ever gotten a great idea and then hours later found yourself knee deep in a rabbit hole validating and investigating next steps, Reader? Ever noticed that this always seems to happen right when you're supposed to be focused on some other task? (you're not alone) Recently, two ideas hit me almost all at once. The first: do a live walkthrough of my Digital Declutter Kit. Show it in action instead of just describing it. A workshop maybe? The second: start using Substack for something...
🎒 The reset you need before school starts
Hey Reader, I just got a note from my kiddo's high school reminding me that school will start in just a few weeks. (how is summer going by so fast?!) It's a fresh start for the kids. They get new notebooks, new sneakers, and their new "fit" ready to go. Meanwhile, you're over here running a business, making sure lunch is packed, and that they don't forget it on the kitchen counter. Sound familiar? But it's all good because back-to-school also means a fresh start for you too. I'm partnering...
🐝 100 Wednesdays Later ...
Lessons from 100+ Action Days Two years ago, I started hosting Wednesday "let's get stuff done" co-working sessions, better known around here as Action Days. I honestly had no idea where they'd lead. Or if anyone would show up. Fast forward to today, and I've now hosted more than 100 Action Days. 🤯 Along the way, I experimented with different live meetups, workshops, and tech talks, but one thing became very clear. People kept coming back for Action Day. As each Wednesday came and went, I...
🤖 AI Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming
Hi Reader, If you're feeling overwhelmed by how and where to use AI as a business owner (or human navigating the world), here's one of my favorite places to start. Whether it's a meeting with your VA, client, collab partner, or team, we all know how it feels to be frantically taking notes while trying to actively listen and participate in the conversation. Because you're not a robot, it's a little hard to do all the things at the same time. 😄 So why not invite the robots to the party? An AI...
Here's Your Friday5️⃣ - Back to Reality Edition
Hey Reader, Guess who just got back from her happy place, a.k.a. the beach? 🏖️ (yes, this girl!) I had a wonderful vacation. I unplugged (mostly), went to the beach just about every day, and spent time with family. And rested my back. (guess who hurt her back 3 times? ... unfortunately, same girl) Returning home is as it normally is when I'm not ready for "business as usual." I focus on convincing my brain that it really is okay to be back. 😄 Instead of trying to catch up on everything in one...
🗓️ 5 Events for Creatives & Solopreneurs
Hey Reader, There are a lot of interesting events popping up right now for solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, creatives, marketers, and anyone juggling a few priorities. I’m a big believer in staying in “always be learning” mode, especially as business owners. But not in a “sign up for 20 courses and reinvent yourself overnight” kind of way. 😉 More like: Get fresh ideas or dive deeper into familiar ones Meet interesting people Hear a perspective you hadn’t considered Sometimes the biggest shift...
Friday5️⃣: AI Tinkering, Decluttering, & Smart Tools
Hey Reader, I'm stopping by your inbox today to share the Friday5️⃣ -- five helpful things I’ve come across that might make work feel a little easier, clearer, or more manageable. This month’s mix includes: the quick "Maniac's" decluttering challenge I loved an "old school" place to learn new skills an AI tool recommended by one of my Hive peeps a simple framework that can help you communicate your ideas more clearly and a corner of the internet for tech tool deals This list has strong...
Hi, I’m Deb, a digital productivity coach helping solo business owners and creatives (👀 yep, writers too) stay focused and actually finish what they start. Subscribe for simple focus strategies, easy mindset habits, and useful tech tools. Come work alongside me during live Action Days.