Whenever I meet with a new client, one of the first questions I hear is, “How do I take my business to the next level?” And honestly? It’s a great question. A few basics are non-negotiable—like having a business bank account, a way to track your income and expenses, and a space where you can focus… Continue reading Start Where It’s Messy
Author: amanda@gettingishdone.now
Stop Double-Booking Yourself: Why One Calendar is Enough
A simpler calendar system means fewer headaches and more focus. Ever shown up late because one calendar said “meeting” while the other said “free”? Or worse—missed something important because you forgot which calendar it was saved to? I’ve been there, and I see it with clients all the time. Too many calendars = too much… Continue reading Stop Double-Booking Yourself: Why One Calendar is Enough
Budget Your Time Around Your Energy
One thing I’ve learned about running a business (and staying sane while doing it) is that time isn’t really the thing we’re trying to manage. It’s energy. Time is measurable, sure, but energy is what determines whether that hour feels productive or impossible. I actually wrote an article for Under 30 CEO about this idea… Continue reading Budget Your Time Around Your Energy
One Calendar to Rule Them All
You know that moment when someone asks, “Are you free next Thursday at 2?” and your brain short-circuits trying to remember which calendar that appointment might be on? Yeah… that. If you’ve ever felt like your calendar is more of a tangled web than a useful tool, you’re not alone. This is something I see… Continue reading One Calendar to Rule Them All
From Stuck to Started
Small shifts that help you move past procrastination and into action. Big ideas are exciting—until it’s time to actually begin. Then suddenly, the excitement can morph into hesitation. You want to get it right. You want it to be perfect. Or maybe the project just feels too big to even know where to start. Before… Continue reading From Stuck to Started
Potato Time: The Reset Ritual That Keeps Me Energized
Every week, I intentionally carve out space for something I call Potato Time, which is my guilt-free window for doing absolutely nothing productive. Special thanks to my friend Rhiannon for the perfect name. Potato Time takes a few different forms. Sometimes it looks like sofa-loafing in front of the TV, half-watching a show or drifting… Continue reading Potato Time: The Reset Ritual That Keeps Me Energized
Getting Started Is the Hardest Part
Almost every week, someone comes to me with a great idea or a big project they want to tackle. Sometimes they’re excited, sometimes a little anxious—but no matter how ready they feel, what happens next varies. Some dive right in. Others… freeze. We’ve all been there. My personal brand of procrastination usually involves popcorn, organizing… Continue reading Getting Started Is the Hardest Part
Clear the Clutter: Digital File Organization Made Simple
A few small habits can save you hours of searching later. Not long ago, I worked with a client who admitted she had multiple versions of the same presentation saved across her desktop, her downloads folder, and her email. Every time she needed to update it, she’d waste 20 minutes trying to figure out which… Continue reading Clear the Clutter: Digital File Organization Made Simple
From Classrooms to Fútbol Pitches
Growth isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, step by step. Curiosity has always been my compass. It’s what led me to earn two master’s degrees, pursue multiple certifications, and now dive into learning Spanish as I settle into life in Uruguay. For me, growth isn’t about chasing perfection, despite what my astrological sign might suggest.… Continue reading From Classrooms to Fútbol Pitches
Find It Fast: Simple Tips for Organizing Your Digital Files
Last week, I was on a call with a client, chatting about her newsletter, when she suddenly started searching—frantically—for a document I had sent her a few months ago. She checked her email, dug through her desktop folders, even glanced at a stack of papers on her desk… and still came up empty. After a… Continue reading Find It Fast: Simple Tips for Organizing Your Digital Files