TIPSY TUESDAY – Finding Balance with Laura Poburan | L2 Fitness
As a fellow female entrepreneur, I understand how it sometimes feels to put yourself last in order to one day hopefully be able to put yourself…not last.
As a fellow female entrepreneur, I understand how it sometimes feels to put yourself last in order to one day hopefully be able to put yourself…not last. How many times in a week do you say: “sure, what’s one more thing, I’d love to…” or “of course I can do that for you…” or “I’d love to help…”
Something I have learned (the hard way) is that in order to make a powerful impact, you have to first be powerful. And nothing sucks your power cup dry faster than over stretching and remaining naïve to your boundaries. You feel this unavoidable urge to take it all on, “give me more, I can handle anything!” you think to yourself. While this is noble, and badass, do you know what is even MORE badass?
Learning when it’s okay to say no.
Knowing that by valuing your health, your sanity and your instincts this doesn’t mean by default you are devaluing those of others.
You have a lot to give to the world, but what good is that gift if at the end of the day you are left a puddle on the floor completely drained of your passion, energy, and resilience?
Something I learned the hard way is to be ruthless with your time. What are the projects that you are passionate about? What are the ones that serve your bigger vision and align you with those people who lift you up and drive your momentum? Those are the ones to give energy to.
There will always be commitments you make to others that don’t exactly float your boat, but at some level they need to serve a higher purpose or else these are going to become your downfall.
Saying “yes” to things that slow your momentum and don’t serve your goals can be draining as an entrepreneur. You have BIG goals – I know you do, because we’re the same, you and I. If you’re too busy making the goals of others happen, when are you going to have the time and energy to give to your own future?
This may sound selfish, but the truth is that it’s really not. If you’re in the business of people (and I would argue no matter what business you’re in, you’re in the business of people) your entire day revolves around working to help others within the realm of what you love to do. The more “yes’” you say to tasks that don’t move you forward, the further you move away from the focus you need to reach your lofty, meaningful goals.
In our world, achieving balance is a whole other job - just like managing our social media accounts, am I right, or am I right? So how do we do this?
Planning the week out is key for me. I block out chunks of time for designated tasks every day, I plan my weeks ahead of time so I always know what is coming up, but most importantly this allows me to see if I realistically can take more onto my plate or not, when asked. This keeps me from over-extending, setting boundaries, and managing my time the most effectively.
I then take this one step further and plan my “weekends” (aka the 6 hours on Sunday that I’m currently not working ha!) as well. What key relationships do I want to work on this weekend? Who do I want to connect with and how? What will I do to fill up MY cup and rest so I can continue in ruthless pursuit of my dreams? These are all just as important as being productive day after day. After-all, if these fall by the wayside, what is it you’re working so hard for?
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TIPSY TUESDAY | Podcasts we are digging at the moment
No matter what your company is about, you can find comfort during those long drives between clients, long editing sessions, making sessions, etc.
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No matter what your company is about, you can find comfort during those long drives between clients, long editing sessions, making sessions, etc. in podcasts. Some of these podcasts are educational for bossbabes while others are just pure entertainment. To save you time trying to find a podcast worth downloading, we are here to share our experiences so far with podcasts we can't get enough of. Here is a list of podcasts we are digging at the moment.
Laugh out Loud:
This is the newest podcast on our list but with some of the most entertaining guests, like Kristen Bell and Ashton Kutcher, just to name a few. It's funny, personable and gets guests talking about relatable topics.
A longtime fav podcast of mine because of the really neat concept: Celebrity guests, Anna Faris and her good friend Sim and at the end of each podcast, they all provide strangers advice on their relationships in life. Super relatable and just full of really great vibes. Anna is such a homegirl.
Listening to home town fav, Kaitlyn Bristowe on her podcasts is like sitting down with wine and your girlfriends and laughing your a** off for an hour. It's hilarious girl talk.
One of Amy's favs to listen to while driving or working, is local DJs podcast, Ryder & Lisa from HOT 107. Keep your day going with this light and funny podcasts from two hilarious Edmontonians.
This gang has different personalities with such diverse guests, there is always an episode for every girl. While they can be obnoxious, they cover great topics while keeping down to earth and sometimes - just plain raunchy. A good laugh for all in need. indeed..
Bossbabe Vibes:
"Airing twice a week, She’s Building Her Empire will help you follow you purpose, blaze the trail and build or expand your business empire – without running yourself into the ground. From Mindset and Productivity to Branding and 7-figure Business Systems & Strategies, listen to what tickles your fancy." - She's Building Her Empire Website
Make your dreams and reality with the help of this inspiring podcast! Listen to men and women tell their true stories, get life hacks that lead to success, and listen to questions answered by other entrepreneurs. Learn, learn, learn.
Canadian girls sharing their journey in the retail world. Better yet, there are Western Canadian women killing it! With great conversation and guests, you will for sure learn something new. The vibe is very inspirational as well - babes who really support other babes.
Binge Worthy:
I have this thing for crime podcasts - and it all started with this podcast.. It was so good and happened to heat up this case that is over 12 years old... No spoilers. I will leave you with that..
Christopher Goffard, from LA Times, tells this true story while interviewing the people involved. It takes turns you did not see coming - so it is perfect for a long drive or long evening working away!
This podcasts made plenty of Best of 2017 lists and that's simply why I tried it.. I am so happy I did. It is a story that takes turns and reveals so much about the human condition. I don't want to spoil it, but just trust me when I say, it is worth listening to from begining to end. *I do recommend lightening things up here and there with a podcast from our Laugh Out Loud section while listening to this podcast.
Because I found such obsession in Up & Vanished, creator Payne Lindsey cracks open an even older case (40 years ago) and investigates it as he creates his episodes. This crime is Atlanta's darkest secret, and it seems to still have a lot of questions still remaining.
We hope you find great new podcasts from our list! Let us know your thoughts on these podcasts and if you have any favourites you would like to share with our #YEGBOSSBABES community! Comment below!
TIPSY TUESDAY | 5 Must-Have Apps That Will Amp Up Your Social Media Game
As a business owner, creating content for social media platforms can be difficult, especially if you aren’t equipped with skills in graphic design, photography, or videography.
Written by: Paige Simpson
As a business owner, creating content for social media platforms can be difficult, especially if you aren’t equipped with skills in graphic design, photography, or videography. That’s why I created this list of 5 foolproof and free-to-use apps that will help you boss babes create and organize engaging content for all of your social media accounts:
1. Spark Post
This app, created by Adobe, allows you to create stunning graphics and videos that can be used for your social media platforms. The app includesprofessionally designed templates for any social media platform.I personally use this app to create animated video graphics for my Instagram stories as well as engaging animated content for the social media profiles of my clients.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-spark-post/id1051937863?mt=8
2. Pexels
If you are searching for free and beautiful stock photos to add some pizzazz to your social feed, you need Pexels in your life. Pexels provides thousands of HD, top-quality, stock photos and videos on its platform. Another plus, all of the photos and videos on the platform are easy to find and search for by simple keyword association.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pexels-daily-hd-stockphotos/id1247082670?mt=8
3. Canva
If you haven’t heard of Canva yet, you’ve clearly been living under a rock. This easy to use design app allows you to create stunning graphics in no time! Whether you are creating a new social media post, logo, infographic, web advertisement, printable coupon, newsletter, menu, etc…this app has every boss babe covered.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/canva-photo-editor-design/id897446215?mt=8
4. UNUM
Need help planning your Instagram feed? Look no further than UNUM. If there’s one thing a boss babe needs, it’s more time in the day. This app helps save time by letting you plan your Instagram posts ahead of time on their app. UNUM’s open grid format allows you to visualize exactly how your Instagram grid will look before you post. This tool is a necessity for every boss babe looking to create a flawless Instagram feed!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unum-design-perfection/id1057252115?mt=8
5. VSCO
Want a quick and easy way to edit your photos before posting them on social media? VSCO is the app for you! If I don’t have time to edit my photos using Adobe Lightroom, an easy, time-saving alternative is VSCO. I usually use VSCO to adjust things like the cropping of the photo, exposure, highlights, shadows, sharpness, etc. The app also includes tons of moody filters to add to your photos if you’re into that!
Creating engaging social media content for your business or personal brand starts with finding, utilizing, and leveraging the right resources and programs. All of the social media apps mentioned above are free and easy-to-use resources that you can utilize to help you achieve your social media goals.
As a business owner, treat your social media profiles as if they were your babies. If you had the choice, you would feed your baby only the best, most organic, nutrient-packed foods, right? The same thing applies to your social media feeds. Only showcase your best, most organized, idea-packed content. This is the content that will resonate with your audience and promote engagement.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/vsco/id588013838?mt=8
Until next time,
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