Work Smarter Blog

As an online business owner, we know you’re already thinking ahead to 2025. You’re setting bold goals, planning your launches, and dreaming about what’s next for your business. If your days already feel chaotic and stretched thin, it’s hard to imagine adding more to your plate next year. Too many business owners go into the new year…

I have a confession to make…  Email has been a struggle for me. The emails just never stop coming in. I often find myself opening the same email over and over again, avoiding taking action on it… I could sit down and spend an hour going through my email looking for what is important and…

How often do you find yourself opening your inbox, telling yourself it’ll just be a quick check—and before you know it, an hour has slipped by? It’s like walking into a bakery, surrounded by the smell of fresh pastries, and trying not to indulge. You know you should be focusing on the high-impact tasks that…

How often do you find yourself staring at your to-do list, but instead of working on what’s on it, you procrastinate by checking email, social media, or something easier? And somehow, the hours slip away with nothing crossed off… For so many business owners, especially the ones I work with, procrastination feels like quicksand. You…

Have you ever watched the I Love Lucy episode where Ethel and Lucy worked in a Candy factory? Utter chaos ensues as they try to wrap chocolate speeding by on the conveyor belt without missing any (which they inevitably do).  Working in today’s digital world can leave you feeling like that everyday – overwhelmed by…

It’s 9 PM, the kids are finally asleep, and you find yourself at the kitchen table, laptop open, coffee in hand, trying to finish the work you didn’t get to during the day. Sound familiar? For many mompreneurs, this late-night hustle has become a nightly ritual. You want to be present with your family during…

It can be difficult to feel like you can show up for your business during a pandemic. One of my clients expressed that she wasn’t sure how to build her motivation during this time. I gave her, and now you, these tips to help you increase your motivation so you can give your business your…

I know many business owners, particularly parents, are struggling to work from home right now. Luckily, there are a few tips you can follow to help get you work done. Watch this video to learn more! Be sure to leave a comment below if you’ve enjoyed this video! NJ ShelsbyHi, I’m NJ! I help ambitious…

Are you tired of feeling like you can’t trust information? Our decisions, whether personal or business, are only as good as our information. I’ve found several means to help filter and find reliable data. I’d love to hear your experience with using these tips! Be sure to leave a comment below. NJ ShelsbyHi, I’m NJ!…