Happiness. A simple, basic word… or is it? It’s one of those things we all talk about, all want, and yet it seems to mean something completely different depending on who you ask. Some people need things to make them happy. Some people need other people to make them happy. And some people are perfectly… Continue reading Happiness… Depends Who You Ask
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When Something Just Feels Off
Ever get a headache that’s just… there? Not bad enough to take medication. Not sharp or dramatic. Just a dull, annoying presence that makes you feel slightly off. You carry on with your day, but everything feels a bit heavier, a bit harder to tolerate. I get those sometimes. And I am not someone who… Continue reading When Something Just Feels Off
If It Smells Phishy…It Probably Is – Part 1
March 28, 2026, Issue #41 It feels like scams are having a real moment lately. Emails, texts, pop-ups, fake invoices, “urgent” account warnings… if scammers put this much effort into legitimate work, the world might be a very different place. Instead, here we are. Let’s talk phishing and everyday scams, and how to avoid taking… Continue reading If It Smells Phishy…It Probably Is – Part 1
Some Days I Just Don’t Feel Like Adulting!
Some days, it’s really hard to “adult.” Yes, I just used a noun as a verb. Because some days, you just don’t feel like adulting. Yep, did it again. As adults, we’re supposed to be mature, rational, and have it all together. Some days? Not so much. Making important life decisions, being responsible… Continue reading Some Days I Just Don’t Feel Like Adulting!
Top Three Signs It’s Time to Hire Help
March 14, 2026, Issue #40 You Absolutely Hate Admin Tasks (and Your Computer Knows It) When the thought of writing one more invoice makes you weep into your keyboard, it’s not a character flaw. It’s a flashing neon sign saying: “Outsource Me!” You’re Falling Behind—and Not Just On Netflix When admin work piles up, it’s… Continue reading Top Three Signs It’s Time to Hire Help
The Email You Keep Rereading but Won’t Send
February 28, 2026, Issue #39 We’ve all done it. You sit down to write an email. You type it out. You reread it. You tweak a sentence. You walk away. You come back. You reread it again. You change a word. You add a sentence. You delete that sentence. You reread it again. And then…… Continue reading The Email You Keep Rereading but Won’t Send
The Missing Sock Theory of Life
Ever wonder where that elusive missing sock went? Everything that went into the washer goes into the dryer. When the dryer is done, you take the clothes out and start folding. And there it is. One sock without its partner. So, you go back and check the dryer. Then the washer. Then you… Continue reading The Missing Sock Theory of Life
Goal Setting and Planning
February 9, 2026, Issue #38 Let’s talk about goal setting. Not the intimidating, colour-coded, 20-goal kind. The realistic kind that actually gets done. As entrepreneurs and small business owners, we are great at juggling. Client work, emails, admin, invoices, and learning new tools. The problem is that our goals often get pushed to the side… Continue reading Goal Setting and Planning
City Born and Raised, but a Small-Town Girl Lives Within
I was born and raised in a small to mid-sized city. At the time, it felt normal. Busy streets, traffic, noise, people everywhere, this was just life. Then the city started growing. And growing. By the time I left, the population had reached around 260,600. To many people, that is still considered a small city.… Continue reading City Born and Raised, but a Small-Town Girl Lives Within
Work Smarter, Not Longer: The Small Biz Survival Guide
January 25, 2026, Issue #37 We’ve all heard this line a million times. But what does it really mean? It’s about maximizing efficiency and effectiveness, so you don’t have to work yourself into the ground or hit that special burnout level where you start Googling “how to live off-grid.” Perfect for small business owners juggling… Continue reading Work Smarter, Not Longer: The Small Biz Survival Guide