How many of you hard-working, goal & growth-oriented Business Owners have said:

• "I'm so tired"
• "I'm so busy"
• "I can't seem to catch my breath"

I’ve been there.

In the early days of my floral and event design business, I was constantly exhausted and overwhelmed, juggling all my responsibilities. I knew that way of living wasn't sustainable.

I needed to find a better way of navigating life, so I could be happier...

Let's talk about something that drains your energy as a Business Owner.

It's a slow nudge, that becomes a dull pain and gets worse over time.

Whether you're new to business ownership or you've been at it a while, if you're ambitious and driven- you've got ideas out the wah-zoo and a to-do list a mile long.

All those ideas and to-dos can be really energizing. Having lots of "balls in the air" can be exciting, making...

Procrastination is defined as "the act of delaying or postponing something."

Sounds pretty straight-forward. For a Business Owner, choosing to delay or postpone something can happen on a daily.

So, when does it become a big enough problem that it starts to become an emotional toleration?

First, let me remind you of that term: toleration.

A toleration is anything that you're tolerating on a regular basis that drains your...

Resourcefulness is the heartbeat of Entrepreneurship. It’s the art of finding ways to leverage what you HAVE to create what you NEED.

It’s also vital skill for anyone looking to thrive in BOTH business and life.

As Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, the ability to be resourceful can mean the difference between surviving and thriving.

So, what does it mean to be a resourceful person?

A resourceful person can solve...

As a Business Owner, who also wears many other hats outside the office, it's easy to find yourself juggling a multitude of tasks and projects simultaneously. 

This juggling act can feel like progress, yet it can leave you with a lot of "open loops."

Open loops are unfinished tasks or projects that not only linger in your physical space, they linger in your mental space. Understanding what open loops are, how they impact your...

Operating a successful business and living a fulfilling life CAN be easy, however even with the best laid plans- challenges are inevitable. How you handle those challenges determines whether you continue strolling along easy street or jump on the struggle bus.

Today, I want to talk to you about what you can do when challenges come your way, in both your business and your life.

Because once you have a more empowering way to see and...

What Do Salmon, Salad, and a Yacht Rock Concert Have in Common?

I found myself at a Yacht Rock concert last Friday night. The band was The Captain and Camille. They cover all the best hits of the 70s— my absolute favorite decade for music! We ate, we sang, we danced. I caught myself on the dance floor, realizing I was living out my 2024 Vision. I was dancing with my husband, letting myself be free of worry, experiencing pure...

In life, the journey is often filled with unexpected challenges and setbacks (aka "the sh*t"). It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily tasks, client demands, and the relentless pursuit of "doing". Yet, amidst all the yuck, there's a powerful truth that can profoundly shape our experience: we have the ability to choose our perspective.

One of my all-time favorite quotes is by Viktor Frankl, a renowned psychiatrist and...

Last week, I shared a blog post about Mastering Time Management: Transforming Chaos into Calm. It was a lovely post with some great insights, but I wondered...was it actionable enough? If you're into the down and dirty tips and tricks, that's what I'm serving up today.

Mastering Time Management: Debby J's Tips & Tricks: (this list could be really long, so I'm only dishing out my top of the top tips)

In the fast pace of modern life, where ambitions collide with aspirations, the art of time management becomes not just a skill but a sanctuary. Mastering time management is about more than organizing your schedule—it's about transforming chaos into calm, converting stress into serenity, and reclaiming the moments that matter most.

This guide will navigate you through the process of mastering time management, ensuring that...