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The Client Problem That Sunsama Solved
How I stopped drowning in other people’s systems The Email That Made Me Realize I Had a Problem “Hi Nora, I assigned you three tasks in Trello for this week. Can you give me an update on the timeline?” I stared at this email for a solid ten seconds
Lesser-Known Tools That Boosted My Workflow
Apps, Extensions & Physical Items I’m Loving
A Unique Project Management Tool
ByDesign might be the perfect solution for overcomplicated apps
Every Content Creator Needs an Email System
How many emails are in your inbox right now?
Streamline Your Creative Workflow
The Content Creator’s Roadmap to SOPs That Don’t Suck
Balancing Business, Mental Health, and Motherhood
How I run a business, manage bipolar disorder, and parent two young kids without losing my mind.
Aligning Your To-Do List with God’s Purpose
There’s an interesting concept used by professionals who study counterfeit money: they don’t spend their time studying every type of…
A case for breaking the scroll
How a Social Media Detox Revived My Creativity and Income
I’ve steered you wrong, and I’m so sorry.
Purposeful Productivity in a world of “get more done”
How My Free Product Earned the Most Money in My Shop
Lessons in “selling” free products
Boost Your Click-Through Rates with Headline Analyzer Studio by CoSchedule
Why is this tool not talked about more?
Benefits of Quarterly Goal Planning
90 Days, 12 Weeks, 3 Months, 1 Quarter of hitting your goals
Diagnosed With Bipolar and OCD at 30 Years Old
Productivity takes on a new meaning
This might be the best Mac app you didn’t know you needed.
How Raycast makes me super efficient
Notion isn’t a website builder, but…
How I am using Notion, Gumroad, and Bullet to run my business
Sustainable Work Habits for Remote Work
Productivity without sacrificing your personal life.
10 Unspoken Rules of Adulting You Can Not Afford to Ignore
For the longest time, I thought becoming an adult meant turning 18; as I’ve gotten older, I realized that becoming an adult is more of a…
Do you need a digital planner for 2024
a round-up of the best planning apps on the market
Blending Tradition and Tech for Effective Yearly Planning
Goal-Setting with PowerSheets
Spending $30 per month on… email?
Superhuman — is it overhyped or worth the cost?
$90,000 In Side Hustle Income
How I plan to double my income in the next six months
Apps and Tools I’m Paying for in 2024
A list of the subscriptions that are worth the price.
SetApp — Is it worth a subscription?
Setapp gives you access to hundreds of other apps for one low subscription price, but is it actually worth subscribing to?
I’ve been convinced. Obsidian is now my note app of choice
Switching to Obsidian and How I’m Using it Now
My Desk Setup — Fall 2023
I’m a sucker for desk tours. I love seeing how others set up their workspaces and what fun gadgets they invest in to make their space a…
Mastering Productivity with Time Blocking
Staying focused and productive can be a real challenge at times. The constant influx of tasks, emails, and distractions can make it…
5 Lessons learned by getting debt free in 2023
My husband and I paid off our last consumer debt in February of 2023. We have our mortgage still, but otherwise we have no other debt to…
A journey to frontend development
I learned HTML and CSS from Neopets. Seriously.
I know I said I found my perfect notes app, but…
Just 6 months ago, I shared my process of filtering through, identifying needs, and seeking out my perfect notes application. I ended up…
Mac apps that drive my workflow
I recently got a new computer and while I was downloading all the apps and getting it set up, I thought it would be a good time to share…
The single best solution to beautiful screen recordings
I have tried a lot of screen recording software. I create tutorials for my courses, my day job and often post to TikTok with how-tos and…
Hiring a Systems Strategist was the best thing I did for my business
Back in 2015 I launched a course called “VA in 7 Days” — the idea was to teach people how to start their own virtual assistant business…
You should track your habits
Imagine this: You wake up in the morning with a clear vision of what you want to accomplish that day. You know which habits align with your…
Build it and they probably won’t come…
There was a time when you could build a website, throw up a couple of ads, and work on improving the SEO for a month, and then you’d have a…
Sorry, I was busy quitting my job and starting a plant shop
Hi, It’s been awhile since I wrote a post here, 84 days actually, which is the longest I have gone without writing blog content in years. I…
I finally found my perfect “Notes” app
I’ve tried Notion, Obsidian, Evernote, Reflect, Mem, Apple Notes, Tana, Routine, Note Plan 3, OneNote and even TickTick in the quest to…
Getting better sleep… finally
For almost a year after my son was born, I slept like 💩. A toddler and newborn didn’t help, but even when both kids began sleeping through…
My Productivity Stack
I’ve been on the hunt over the last few months for pieces to my productivity puzzle. I have a strange combo of apps and tools I use for…
Routine.co — a promising planner app
With the rise of apps like Akiflow, Sunsama, and Motion — we’ve seen a flood of new apps on the market that help you plan your day…
Podia takes on yet another role
If you’ve known me for a while, you might know that my business started almost 15 years ago with website design. I offered basic services…
5 Mac Apps that streamline my workflows
For a very long time, I just used my mac as it came. I didn’t bother setting up focus modes, customizing settings, or adding apps beyond…
How we made a safe playspace for our young k
I work from home with my 3.5-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son -
Stop trying to be productive, do this instead (Second Brain Setup)
The idea of a second brain is that it can be a place to effectively store all that valuable information until you need it.
Apps I don’t use, but still, love
I get the opportunity to test a lot of apps and tools, but they don’t always fit well into my workflow for one reason or another. Today I…
Tools & Apps to help you read your bible more intentionally
The first goal of 2022 I was working toward is reading my bible every day. I’ve done fairly well with this in the past but I really want…
How to simplify your schedule
Are you always forgetting to do things on your to-do list? Or do you find yourself trying to remember “Do I have something going on this…
Create a mini business plan
YouTube channel, Etsy shop, course — it doesn't matter what you sell, you need a plan
My Planning System; an in-depth look at how I plan everything
If you haven’t thought through your own planningsystem, I hope this will help you get the ball rolling…
How to use Notion & Sunsama to keep your home clean
One of the things that surprised me the most when we bought our first home, was just how much cleaning and maintenance we had to do to keep…
How I use Notion for my Bible Studies
I’ve been using journals and writing in my bible for over a decade, but recently I started using Notion to take digital bible study notes…
5 Ways to Save on Big Expenses
If you’ve ever searched “how to save money” on Pinterest, you’ll be bombarded with money-saving challenges, no-spend rules, and tips to…
“Reset Day” tasks to start your week off on the right foot
Every Sunday, I run through a few simple tasks that help me and my family start the week off on the right foot. Whether you do this routine…
Why Podia is my favorite host for courses
My business has been mostly on auto-drive during the last few months. I’ve spent a lot of years building up my business and I feel like I…
5 Small Expenses to cut out
If you’re looking for quick ideas to save some cash; cancel your cable, stop buying going out for coffee, stop eating out for lunch, give…
I read a book every day for 30 days — here’s what I learned
When I thought up the idea for the #30DaysOfChallenge, reading more was one of my top goals. It wasn’t until I started to plan this post…
Before you watch my Bible Study videos, read this.
I’ve been doing Bible studies and talking about being a Christian on my blog and on YouTube for a while now. I’m finally getting around to…
Simplify your Finances
I am so excited about this post today because finances have been a huge focus in our home over the last few years. When we started looking…
Simplify your Space
Your physical living space should make you feel calm, productive, and happy. If you’re surrounded by clutter and things that you resent…
Simplify your Routine
What time do you wake up in the morning? What do you do as soon as you get home from work? You probably already know these answers…
Simplify your Side Hustle
From the first time I saw that positive pregnancy test, I knew my life, and therefore my business would never be the same. As I prepared my…
Paying for a Baby Without Insurance — Christian Healthcare Ministries Review
I saved over $6,000 a year in healthcare costs through two pregnancies. Here’s how I did it.
How to Create an Evening Routine that Makes you More Productive
There’s a lot of talk about morning routines. Even I’ve shared how I wake up super early and have a structured routine. However, your…
How to Create Your Own Verse-by-Verse Bible Study
I’m going to give you all the resources and tools you need to be able to create your own verse-by-verse bible study.
How to Wake Up Earlier & Why You’ll Love It
Some of you might already know this, but I wake up at 4 am every weekday and for over a year, I woke up at 3 am.
10 Ways to Simplify Your day-to-day Life
Between work, school, kids, friends, hobbies, side hustles, and trying to just enjoy life, there are a lot of not-so-fun activities that…
How to Meal Plan for an Entire Month & Save Money on Groceries
We plan meals 90 days in advance and only spend an average of $500 for a family of 4. Here’s exactly how we do it and how you can too.
How to Start a Bible Study Group
Last year my husband and I started a bible study group with absolutely NO experience. I hadn’t ever been part of a group before, but God…
10 Self Improvement Habits to Start this year
Most of us start the new year off with all kinds of goals and resolutions in our heads but rarely do we actually implement the habits we…
How to set Goals you will Actually Reach
How many times do you set new year resolutions that fall short by February? How many times have you read blog posts about hitting your…
How Time Tracking Can Boost Your Productivity
Time tracking isn’t a new idea, but it’s a great productivity trick that many people haven’t tried yet. I decided to try time tracking for…
5 Simple Ways to Streamline Your Business
When you start your own business, you put on a ton of hats — accountant, administrative assistant, office manager, sales team, creative…
How to keep a good schedule when you work from home
Working from home sounds like a dream come true to some people. However, it’s easy to become distracted by laundry, emails, Facebook…
How Proverbs 31 Fits into my Business Plan
How I tie in the teaching from Proverbs 31 into my business and how I interact online
My #1 Secret to a Successful Life
Do one thing each day and do it really freaking well.
Everything You Need to Know About Your First Tattoo
A tattoo is a huge decision. When I decided to get a tattoo I researched everything I could. I wanted to know exactly what to expect. I…
Becoming a Proverbs 31 Woman
Becoming a Proverbs 31 Woman does not mean you have to be married or have kids. There are verses that mention how to be a good mother and…
