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How to Stay Active When Working from Home
Working from home is a hot topic these days. No doubt, you may be one of the many people who suddenly and unexpectedly found themselves staying home to work. Which explains the onslaught of work-from-home memes over the past couple of months. (For example, check out this hilarious selection.) Joking aside, there is a notably common theme; working from home sounds like a dream on paper, but the reality is often a lot different from the expectation. Although organizations and businesses have been slowly embracing remote work in recent years, these unprecedented times have catapulted the work-from-home movement to mainstream status. And you know something? It’s a pretty big adjustment.…
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7 Signs You Will Be an Effective Leader
What are the signs of a good leader, and how the heck are you supposed to become one? It’s not like there was a “Leadership 101” course in high school. Speaking of school, remember what a shock it was when you graduated? Up to that point, you’d been learning English, math, science, and history for most of your life. You were tested, grilled, and graded on those subjects as if your whole future depended on them. Then – rather abruptly – you’re out in the real world and expected to make serious choices, like an adult, that can affect the rest of your life. What are you going to do…
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Freelance Journey in Review & Q4 2019 Side-Hustle Income Report
Every year seems to go by faster than the last, and 2019 was no exception. I feel like I blinked twice and now 2020 is here! Since we’re entering a new decade, it seemed like a natural time to reflect on the past few years. It’s been a decade of change. Some changes were really positive while others were difficult. But that’s life, right? ** My blog posts contain affiliate links, which means that I may earn a commission on purchases you make after clicking on those links. (At no extra cost to you!) Full disclosure here. ** A Decade in Review In the spirit of wrapping up this decade…
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The Best Gifts for Freelance Writers
As the holidays approach with dizzying speed, are you scratching your head wondering what the heck kind of gift to get that nerdy freelancer in your life? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together a list of the best gifts for freelance writers, with ideas for any budget. How do I know these are the best gifts for freelance writers? Because I either want these things myself or I have them and they dramatically changed my life for the better! If you’re a freelancer, you can use this guide to curate your own wish list if you need some ideas for Santa. 😉 The best part? Most of…
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Q3 Side-Hustle Income Report
Leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and Q4 of 2019 is here already. I’m really excited to share my Q3 side-hustle income report with you because although I fell short on a few (read: all) of my goals, I still made a lot of exciting progress! To recap, I’ve been sharing income reports for revenue generated by my online side-hustles since Q4 of last year. Why? For two reasons: 1. To hold myself accountable and motivated to keep pushing on in my business 2. To (hopefully) provide helpful information to others who are thinking about starting an online side-hustle and are looking for real information about how it can be…
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You Won’t Be an “Overnight Success” – But That’s a Good Thing
We freelancers and bloggers see it on Facebook, Instagram, and everywhere else on the internet every single day. A news story about a 23-year old making six figures within months of launching their business. Or a blogger in your Facebook group who made $1000 of passive income within a month of their website going live. These “overnight success” stories should be inspiring to us – and they are, to a point – but inevitably, they cause us to look at our own progress, or lack thereof, and start wondering what we’re doing wrong. Today, I’m here to tell you if you’re actively working towards your goal, then you’re not doing…
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Side-Hustle Income Report [Q2 2019]
I simply can’t believe that more than half of 2019 is over and I’m already writing my side-hustle income report for Q2! I have lots of exciting info for you if you’re interested in what it’s like to build a side biz while working full-time. I’ll go into how much I made, how I did it, and what my plans are for Q3. If you’re new to my website, feel free to check out the Q1 report here, or my very first income report from Q4 2018 here. I have a lot of wins to report, but also some pretty big fails. But that’s okay because I truly believe that…
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The Strange Writing Hack that Allows Me to Write 1000 Words in an Hour
My primary goal this year is to grow my side-hustle significantly while maintaining my full-time job. I’m a woman on a mission! And it hasn’t been easy, but so far I’ve been able to mostly stay on track with my goals. (Goals that I’d of never reached had it not been for Horkey Handbook’s fabulous courses and resources.) One of the biggest challenges is making the most of every spare second I have to work on my business. There are only so many hours in a day! ** My blog posts contain affiliate links, which means that I may earn a commission on purchases you make after clicking on…
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Side-Hustle Income Report: Q1 2019
This first quarter went by FAST! But what a quarter it was! I’ve made what I consider to be great strides in my little biz and I’m excited to share them with you. To recap, I decided to start sharing quarterly income reports for 2019 for two main reasons: To keep me accountable To inspire others that are interested in starting an online business on the side! I shared my first quarterly income report back in December of 2018, which you can read about here. To be clear, this isn’t “just” a blogging income report. My business encompasses blogging, freelance writing, and virtual assistant work. I do all of this…
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How to Create Pins for Pinterest Using Canva
As a freelancer, blogger, or small business owner, Pinterest can be an invaluable resource for getting traffic to your website. Having a solid pinning strategy is key to making the most of this platform. But a good strategy is only as good as the pins you make! That’s why today, we’re going to look at how to create pins using Canva. Related: Why Every Small Business Needs a Pinterest Marketing Strategy ** My blog posts contain affiliate links, which means that I may earn a commission on purchases you make after clicking on those links. (At no extra cost to you!) Full disclosure here. ** What is Canva? And Why Use…
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