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.
50 lies business owners tell themselves
If you’re a business owner, I guarantee you’d told yourself at least 20 of these lies… or more.
Your business feels like a dinner party and you’re stuck in the kitchen
Ever hosted a dinner party that got out of hand? That’s what running a business feels like when you’re doing everything yourself.
Here’s how to step back, set things up properly, and actually enjoy 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can I just finish one thing before 10 more land on my plate?
Feeling buried under a mountain of “urgent” tasks? This blog tackles the multitasking myth and shares real-life tips for getting the right things done, without dropping all the plates.
Boundaries for everyone!
Wait, do I still need to tell someone I’m going to do an errand? Corporate conditioning eroded my boundaries, but here’s how I took them back.
These 5 work productivity hacks for moms might save your sanity
Your kids call you mom, but that’s not where the titles end. You’re also a chef, a doctor, a professor, a chauffeur … and that’s before any titles you hold at work! Now, in addition to all you do at home, you’re expected to work remotely? A work/life balance seems like you don’t have enough hours in the day. Cue these 5 hot tips.