Still figuring it out
Welcome to Still figuring it out.
A blog that shares real talk about running a business (without the fluff).
It’s about everything that goes on behind-the-scenes of running a business—mindset, boundaries, strategy, processes, and yep… finances too.
Running a business isn’t a straight line. Some days you’re crushing it. Other days, you’re googling “Can I nap under my desk and still be a CEO?”
We’re here to help you through it with tips, tools, and reminders that you’re not alone in any of it.
7 ways to stop the rabbit hole from hijacking your workday
Rabbit holes feel productive in the moment. You learn something new, fix a problem, or finally organize that system that has been bugging you for months. But while you are deep in the work, everything else in your business quietly piles up. In this post I share what I realized about my own rabbit hole habit, why it was creating more stress than progress, and the simple changes I am making to keep focus time from taking over my entire day.
Assumptions are not a system
Most workplace problems aren’t caused by laziness or incompetence. They happen because someone assumed something was “common sense” and never actually explained it. What feels obvious to you is based on your experience, your standards, and your way of working. Clarity fixes what common sense breaks, and communication is what turns assumptions into systems that actually work.
Ninja vs Sloth: The truth behind running a business
Some days you’re sharp, focused, and knocking things off your list like a business ninja. Other days your brain feels foggy and everything takes more effort than it should. Both days are normal. The problem isn’t sloth days, it’s expecting ninja level output every single day and turning normal human energy dips into personal failures.
Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes
Creativity isn’t just art, branding, or pulling captions out of thin air. It shows up in how you solve problems, spot gaps, make decisions, and improve what already exists. When you label yourself as “not creative,” you stop giving yourself permission to use the creativity you’re already relying on every day.
I didn’t want to write this. But here we are.
Most days as a business owner aren’t about passion or motivation. They’re about follow through. When you keep putting things off, your brain learns that your plans are optional and everything starts to feel heavier than it should. Following through isn’t about grind or discipline. It’s about reducing chaos, protecting your energy, and building a business that doesn’t fall apart the second you’re tired or over it.
Why most new year advice fails, and what to try instead
Every December and January, the same advice gets recycled.
New year, new you
This is your year
Set big goals
Start fresh
Map out the perfect plan
And every year, people end up feeling behind and defeated by February (or more realistically, half way through January) and quietly wondering how they screwed it up, or why they weren’t good enough.
It’s not your fault! The advice is flawed.
Turns out the holidays and your business share the same chaos…here's some tips to do better
Holiday chaos is funny. Business chaos is exhausting. The problem is, they’re caused by the exact same thing. When things get busy, your systems fall apart and the cracks become impossible to ignore. This blog breaks down what holiday stress reveals about your business and how to fix it before the chaos becomes your everyday normal.
The best thing you’ll gain this month isn’t sitting in your bank account
In this blog we break down the sneaky ways chaos shows up in your business, why it keeps tricking you into thinking you are just busy and how clarity puts you back in control. Dive in to learn what clarity actually sounds like, how to shift out of reactive chaos and a few starter habits that make your days feel ten times lighter.
Why “I want it done my way” got you to me in the first place
Your way built your business but it’s also what’s keeping you stuck. “I want it done my way” might have worked when it was just you, but now it’s what’s standing between you and growth. Let go of control, free yourself from being the bottleneck in your own business.
It’s like 27,000 apps when all you need is a system…
You’ve got the laptop, the email, and 27,000 apps but that doesn’t mean you have systems. If your business still runs on memory, panic, and post-it notes, it’s time to fix that. Real systems give you calm, consistency, and the freedom to finally step away without everything falling apart.
How treating your business like a workout changes everything
Running a business is like strength training, awkward at first, exhausting in the middle, and worth it when you finally see progress. You won’t notice growth every day, but the consistency builds something real. The trick isn’t doing more, it’s learning to build your business like muscle with structure, recovery, and the kind of discipline that actually fits your life.
When “being proactive” turns into doing free work (A TVA PTBO love story)
Being proactive is great… until it turns into free labour. Anticipating client needs is a skill, but without communication, it’s just expensive mind-reading. Real efficiency is knowing when to pause, confirm, and stop doing the most for no reason.
Someone out there loves the sh!t you hate doing
Not being good at something doesn’t make you a bad business owner. It makes you human. The stuff you dread, is someone else’s happy place. The faster you admit what you’re not good at, the faster your business stops tripping over the same obstacles on repeat.
Why knowing you aren’t good at something is a superpower
Admitting what you’re not good at isn’t weakness, it’s strategy. The sooner you stop trying to be amazing at everything, the sooner your business gets stronger, smarter and a lot less exhausting. Delegating the right things gives you back the time and energy to focus on what you do best.
Bookkeeping is like going to the gym, you always say you’ll start Monday, but Monday never comes
The longer you put off bookkeeping, the tougher it feels to start. Here’s how to finally get those financial reps in without pulling a mental muscle.
Boundaries: The cheapest productivity tool you’re not using
If you think running your business 24/7 is something to brag about, you’re wrong. It’s not hustle, it’s a fast-track to burnout. Boundaries aren’t just about “self-care”, they’re the cheapest productivity tool you’re not using. In this blog, I’m calling out the bad habits that keep business owners chained to their work, showing you exactly what it’s costing you and sharing the boundaries I use every day to protect my time, energy and focus.
There has to be a better way (without throwing everything out every 5 minutes)
You might think your way of doing things is working just fine. And maybe it is. But what if there’s a better, easier way hiding in plain sight? This blog is about staying curious, exploring what’s possible, and making small, sustainable changes that help your business run smoother without throwing everything out every five minutes.
What happens when you question what you’ve always known - Twin edition
For 38 years, we were "as identical as fraternal twins can be." Until one question and one DNA test changed everything. This isn’t just a twin story; it’s a reminder that growth starts when you’re brave enough to question what you’ve always known.
I Want to Love You, But You Make It So Hard (A Love Letter to ChatGPT)
According to Forbes.com, Big Tech is pouring $320 billion into AI development this year.
As a small business owner, I am constantly trying to make life easier for my clients, my team, and myself.
In this blog I share what AI does that makes me want to throw my computer, what it does well, and how to actually get something useful out of it.
You said “do the thing.” Your team did the wrong thing. Here’s how to fix that.
Your team isn’t psychic, they’re just trying their best with vague instructions. If you’ve ever said “do the thing” and been shocked it got done wrong, this one's for you. Here are 5 practical tips to help you stop the guessing game and start giving instructions that help get sh!t done.