What’s Inspiring Us Right Now: Passive Income, Work-Life Balance & Deep Work
How do you find time to tune into yourself and your business each week?
Truly, it feels like one of the most difficult tasks to actually slow down as a busy biz owner sometimes.... But trust us, it is crucial that you get clear on the IRL pivots as well as the mental pivots that need to happen to get your business to that next level you know it can be. That's where the growth begins.
So leap into a new frequency! Be delusional in your dreaming but grounded and realistic with your approach/action.
In case you are newish here, then keep scrolling to dive into our bi-weekly round up of content inspiring us in our industry and beyond. This is inspiring us and hope it inspires you too.
Grab your drink or sweet treat and let's dive in… ☕️
The Best Practices for Social Media
Media A La Carte
If you're anything like us, sometimes (ahem... most times) keeping up with our socials and engaging with every lead in the comment section can feel overwhelming. It's already hard enough running a small business! ***something cheeky here
This article at Media A La Carte spills the best kept social media techniques to level up and see successful results. What we often forget is that there are tools out there at your disposal to make your life easier. Simple optimizations in your flow like scheduling your posts on specific days, using real faces or setting up social-commerce on your platform can ease the friction that your brand might be experiencing on the 'gram (or anywhere else, too!).
If you're looking to streamline your social media strategy and make it work for you, this is a must-read.
Make Passive Income with Email Marketing
Medium
Time and time again we will scream from the rooftops how powerful it is to generate passive income and one of the best ways to self promote your offerings to the world is through email marketing.
If you're not already growing and warming up your list... bestie, respectfully what are you doing.
Paul Rose at Medium is coming to your rescue, though, because he's given you his experience and a beginners guide all in one precious little bundle. If you're ready to take control of your own list, nurture your leads and actually make some $$, this article is a great place to start.
Work Life Balance in Marketing Careers
Balance the Grind
We are so inspired by this piece because it's like a love letter to us, from us! For female entrepreneurs especially, finding the right balance between personal and professional life can feel like a constant challenge. Some days, especially if you work from home at all, the work just doesn't feel like it ever stops.
Sigh... We all have the moments where we're reading client emails in bed at 8:30. It happens to the best of us!
But it doesn't have to be that way, and we reccommend taking the first step towards a more harmonious life balance by reading this piece from Balance the Grind. Here, they asked over 120 marketing pros around the world how they navigate their week to maximize productivity (and sanity..?). Learn from your peers and start nurturing your unique groove now.
The Invisible Gender of Deep Work
Thrown Togetherness
What is "deep work" and how are the expectations different for women in business? This is an incredible article all about the invisible gender-biases that we (gals) often face in our professional journeys.
Dive into why we feel the pressures that we feel; specifically to over-communicate and balance our family life at the expense of our own productivity. Learn a little Jungian phycology... Does it get better than that?
Redefine the norm and what it means to work as a woman to you. Enable your deep work. We <3 you Thrown Togetherness.
So, there you have it—a little inspiration to fuel both your business and your self-care this week! Remember, taking time to pause and reflect isn't a luxury; it's a necessity for growth. Whether it's optimizing your social media, generating passive income through email, or finding that elusive work-life balance, there are always ways to streamline your path to success.
As you leap into your next big pivot, dream big and stay grounded. You’ve got this!
