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Earlier this week I shared my content planning pro

Earlier this week I shared my content planning process and today I wanted to let you in on a little tip that has really helped me speed up my content creation process and kept my branding consistent on Instagram. It's a really simple tip...⁠⁠
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Tip: Create Templates for your Instagram Posts⁠⁠ 💡
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Using Photoshop I have created multiple templates that use my business's branding that I can simply edit each week for each post. You will notice when you look through my Instagram feed how consistent it is.⁠⁠
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Are you interested in Instagram templates for your business? Let me know! 💌

Self care is very important for me and I do it alm

Self care is very important for me and I do it almost daily. Whether it be something simple like going for an afternoon walk or cooking my favourite meal I try to do at least one thing a day that I love. Here are a few tips if you are struggling with your self care.⁠⁠
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1. Take a mental health day⁠⁠
There is no shame in taking a mental health day from work, family, or life in general. Call in sick and spend the day taking care of yourself, doing the things that make you happy. (Just a tip, be careful of what you share and who follows your socials 😂)⁠⁠
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2. Disconnect from social media⁠⁠
As hard as this is, it does help. Even if it's just not looking at social media till lunchtime, you don't have to block it completely from your day.⁠⁠
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3. Listen to your body⁠⁠
This one is super important. You can't function properly as a human if your body isn't feeling healthy. Make sure you're drinking enough water, eating good food, and getting enough sleep.⁠⁠
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4. Take regular breaks⁠⁠
I feel at work there is a culture of being super busy, eating from your desk, taking no breaks, and being stuck in front of the computer 8 hours a day. It doesn't have to be like this... you are entitled to your breaks so take them! Get up and look after your eyes every hour. Overall you will end up feeling more productive and less burnt out.⁠⁠
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5. Relax⁠⁠
This is the hardest one for me. Relaxing. I literally stress myself out trying to relax. Here are some simple activities that help me out: watching Netflix/YouTube (firefly lane is my current favourite), going for a walk, going for a swim, having a glass of wine, eating an easy-cooked dinner in front of the TV. ⁠⁠
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How do you like to take care of your mental health? Let me know...

Do you struggle to come up with ideas on what to p

I see so many business owners highlighting their s

I see so many business owners highlighting their slow relaxing mornings, drinking their coffee, and journaling before their 9 am pilates workout. And well, it looks a little different for me.⁠⁠
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I am currently working full time during the day and running Seven Sands anytime I have around that (and in between commuting to & from work, spending time with my partner, preparing meals, working out, relaxing, and sleeping etc. there isn't a whole lot of time left in a day)⁠⁠
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So here is a little inside peek at how I spend my mornings.⁠⁠
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1. I get out of bed at 6:10 am (this is when my partner leaves for work).⁠⁠
2. I then make my breakfast (usually eggs on toast or cereal during summer) and head to the computer.⁠⁠
2. Whilst eating my breakfast I spend time replying to emails from clients and completing and urgent client work. I also make sure my Instagram post is ready for the day.⁠⁠
3. At 7 am I start getting ready for my day job, I brush my teeth, do my hair, and get dressed then I'm out the door at 7:18 am. ⁠
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Yes,⁠ it's that precise and a lovely rush every morning. I do meal prep on a Sunday afternoon and this makes my life so much easier. ⁠⁠
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How does your honest morning routine look?

Being an entrepreneur can be a juggling act. You h

Being an entrepreneur can be a juggling act. You have to perform many roles and for success, you really should be trying to manage your time so you can get all of the important work done.⁠⁠
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Here are my top 3 tips to increase your productivity...⁠⁠
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1. Create A To-Do List⁠⁠
Prioritise your most important tasks for the day and number these 1-3. These will be the top 3 things to get done today. Make your to-do list at the end of the day. This will give you a head start the following day.⁠⁠
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2. Take Regular Breaks ⁠⁠
Taking frequent breaks is not only good for your physical health, but it is also good for your mental health. Rushing through your day takes a massive toll on your mental health and well-being. It is important to take advantage of your lunch breaks to help reduce stress and increase productivity.⁠⁠
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3. Batch Work⁠⁠
Batch work is highly-focused, topic-specific form of work. Divide your workflow into different topics instead of jumping around from task to task. Doing this allows you to stay focused on one task at a time and makes it much easier to do it all in one go.⁠⁠
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What are your go-to productivity tips to help make your work life easier?

When you find yourself saying "I can't do this." "

When you find yourself saying "I can't do this." "I'll probably fail" etc. you are putting a limitation on yourself. ⁠⁠
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Instead, you should approach everything you want to achieve ⁠⁠like it is going to work and that you can figure it out. ⁠⁠
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Happy Tuesday 🌻