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Hi, I’m Deb, a digital productivity coach for solopreneurs. I help you block the noise, stay focused, and get the important stuff done without burning out. Subscribe to get focus tips, tech tools tips that actually help, and behind-the-scenes peeks at how I use Action Days to stay on track.
Your next bright idea might already be waiting 💡
If you feel like your motivation needs to be topped up, this is for you. First, you're not alone. Sometimes inspiration can be hard to find as the year comes to a close. (particularly if you haven't checked off everything you set out to do) Here’s the good news: inspiration can start flowing when you least expect it. Maybe it’s during your daily reset walk, while listening to a random podcast episode, when you sing in the shower, or even while you’re making your morning coffee. (yes, it...
🎁 Here's your Sunday Cinco - Holiday Gift Edition
Hey, hey, Reader, So… this was supposed to be a Friday5️⃣ email, but the high school application season said “LOL, cute” and stole my writing time. 😂 So welcome to the Sunday Cinco. Same vibes, just fashionably late! If you’ve got a to-do list that includes finding gifts (or, ahem, treating yourself), I’ve got five fantastic options below, all hand-picked for solopreneurs, go-getters, and folks who appreciate practical solutions. …and who wouldn’t mind a little more structure, a motivation...
✋ [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], tired of feeling behind? This will help.
Don’t Hustle Harder. Just Figure Out Where Your Time is Going. Has this happened to you, Reader? You sit down, coffee in hand, determined to finally make progress, and then somehow, hours disappear. You were busy. You felt productive. But when the dust settled, your to-do list still looked the same. (no judgement, I've been there too) Like the time I spent 45 minutes reorganizing the Thrive-Hive calendar instead of writing the blog post I said I was going to finish. (true story 😳) The wild...
Here's your Friday5️⃣ - Friends Edition
Hey, hey! It's time for a new Friday 5 -- five interesting things I've come across in my internet travels. Last time, I shared some ways for you to hack your motivation and get things done before the year closes. In this Friends Edition, I'm sharing awesome sauce offers from some peeps in my circle, like: how to bring back the harmony this holiday season (enough said!) a brand new podcast (for those of us who are of "a certain age") how to to get re-focused on your writing (🐰🐰🐰) an AI legal...
🎯These apps make your goals way easier
Apps to Help You Actually Achieve Your New Year Goals So, here we are, on the back nine. ⛳ (technically, the back three of the year) It can be a stressful time. And it wouldn't be unusual for you to be flip flopping between "holiday mode" and thinking about all the things you'll wrap up by the end of the year. Your thoughts might even take you into the future and what you'll change to start the new year with renewed energy and clarity. You might have lists, plans, some big hairy, audacious...
Get free tools for your writing ✍️
Stop Overwhelm and Start Writing If writing is integral to your work, whether it's related to a blog post, book, academic or white paper, genealogy results, research findings, or maybe an essay collection, and you find yourself getting overwhelmed by "all the things," this is for you. You set out to put "pen to paper" and before you know it, you're deep in the research weeds. (you know what sneaks up on me? editing when I should be writing! 😒) You wanted clarity and progress. Instead, an hour...
Here's your Friday5️⃣ - Motivation Edition
September always feels a little like stepping off a rollercoaster called Summer and trying to walk in a straight line again. 😵💫 Same for you? Whether your brain is still basking in beach vibes or you're knee-deep in back-to-school chaos, this time of year can feel wobbly. The rhythms are changing, pressures are creeping back in, and now you've got to play nice with your to-do list again. Today's Friday5 is your permission slip to ease back in, no full reset or massive overhaul needed. Just...
5-Minute Digital Declutter That Boosts Productivity
5 Minutes to Instant Productivity I don’t know about you, but somehow, January feels like it’s lasted forever and flown by at the same time. 🤯 If the momentum that you started with feels like it's fading a bit, Reader, you're not alone. Studies show 88% of people who set New Year's resolutions fail within the first two weeks. (source: Baylor College of Medicine) Don't be part of that statistic. By taking small, manageable steps, you can keep your goals alive and kicking throughout the year. 📌...
Here's your Friday5️⃣
Hey there, It’s a new year, and if you're like me, you’re ready to turn your big plans into reality. (easier said than done, right?) Staying focused can be tough with all the distractions of daily life. So I'm stopping by your inbox today to share The Friday 5 - New Year Edition. These are 5 things I've come across, including some awesome sauce apps, that can help you stay on track and reach your goals this year. (you'll see some of the usual suspects because they work 💪 plus one, should I...
[evernote] 🐘💚 4 Time-Saving Updates You’ll Love
Hey Reader, Whether you're new to Evernote (EN) or have been using it for years, you might want to take a closer look. 🐘💚 Especially now that Bending Spoons (new-ish owner of the app) has been busy tinkering away, rolling out over 50 updates in the past several months to help you stay even more organized and productive. Simply put, Evernote is better, stronger, and most importantly, f a s t e r! (as someone who’s been using EN since 2009, I'm stoked about the recent upgrades) Alright, let's...
Hi, I’m Deb, a digital productivity coach for solopreneurs. I help you block the noise, stay focused, and get the important stuff done without burning out. Subscribe to get focus tips, tech tools tips that actually help, and behind-the-scenes peeks at how I use Action Days to stay on track.