By Cayley Humphreys Cayley Humphreys is a blogger and solopreneur who writes about holistic health and whole food nutrition. In this guest post, Cayley shares some great tips and recipes to help us stay energized and focused and avoid those niggling late afternoon cravings for chocolate and caffeine. Thanks, Cayley! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::; Do you ever find … Continue reading Six Tried and True Tips to Help You Stay Energized Throughout the Day
How a coach can boost your small business
Image: PIxabay Have you ever wished you had someone to work with, even just for short time, to help you move your business to the next level? This post, written for the Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) newsletter by my colleague Sue Horner, highlights the stories of three solopreneurs (I am one of them) who have … Continue reading How a coach can boost your small business
Communities of Practice Can Enrich Your Business and Build Confidence
Image: Pixabay I remember it vividly. I was at lunch with one of my favourite former bosses and we were talking about my decision to launch Fresh Communications. He was excited for me, but asked earnestly, “Aren’t you afraid of working alone—without a partner or a team to back you up?” My answer was yes, … Continue reading Communities of Practice Can Enrich Your Business and Build Confidence
10 Reasons to Make Time for Exercise and Simple Steps to Build it into Your Day
When I made the decision to start my own business, many people said they didn’t think they would have the discipline to work from home. For me, that’s never been an issue, but I have struggled with the discipline of breaking away from work to exercise. In the article,What are the Risks of Sitting Too … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Make Time for Exercise and Simple Steps to Build it into Your Day
Hey, Magic 8-Ball, Do You Think Clients Will Pay Me on Time This Month?
When payments lag, and I’m trying to pay bills—business and personal—it really has an impact on my mindset and can make me question my decision to become a solopreneur. Seems I’m not alone. In the report “The State of Small Business Cash Flow”, Intuit Inc. found that 69% of small business owners around the world have … Continue reading Hey, Magic 8-Ball, Do You Think Clients Will Pay Me on Time This Month?
Limiting Beliefs Be Gone
Have you ever fallen into the trap of comparing yourself to someone at work whom you feel has it all sewn up? They seem like they’re on top of their game. They exude confidence and you assume they probably don’t have those nagging doubts in their head that you do. Well, that may not be … Continue reading Limiting Beliefs Be Gone
Psychological Health and Safety: Not Just a Priority for the Big Guys
Image used with permission from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Chances are pretty good that if someone asked you if your business was psychologically healthy and safe, you’d answer yes. After all, how unsafe can working on our own be, and for most of us, in our own homes? The reality is that we face … Continue reading Psychological Health and Safety: Not Just a Priority for the Big Guys
Healthy Owner. Healthy Business.
I took the photo accompanying this post at Ottawa University. These sage words were painted on a feature wall in the Learning Crossroads building. I thought the quote fit the purpose of this blog perfectly. “No matter how busy you are, never hesitate to take the time for true self care.” I’ve spent a large … Continue reading Healthy Owner. Healthy Business.
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