The Client Problem That Sunsama Solved
How I stopped drowning in other people’s systems The Email That Made Me Realize I Had a Problem “Hi Nora, I assigned you three tasks in Trello for this week. Can you give me an update on the timeline?” I stared at this email for a solid ten seconds before the panic set in. Trello. Right. The […]
Strategies for Managing Daily Tasks
No, it’s not another task manager Most productivity advice treats your brain like a filing cabinet; neat, organized, infinitely expandable. But neuroscience proves this is wrong. Your working memory can hold only a few things at a time. Your attention operates like a spotlight, not a floodlight. Understanding these limitations should changes how you should approach […]
Stop Losing Ideas: Why Every Creator Needs a Reliable Note-Taking System
Part 4 of 5 in the series: The Five Core Apps Every Content Creator Needs to Run a Business Efficiently We’ve all experienced that moment — a brilliant content idea strikes while you’re in the shower, driving, or just about to fall asleep. You think, “I’ll definitely remember this!” only to find that by morning, it’s vanished. […]
Lesser-Known Tools That Boosted My Workflow
In the constant journey to optimize my work, I’ve collected several tools that have significantly improved my productivity that I think deserve some of the hype. Here’s a collection of my current favorites that might just transform your workflow too. (This post contains affiliate links to the tools that I use most). Minee Timer 4 […]
Sunsama: Why It’s The Ultimate Integration Tool for Overwhelmed Creators
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m passionate about systems — not just tools. In my blog post series, I talk about how you need five core apps: But what if I told you there’s a tool that bridges three of these systems so seamlessly that it transforms how your workday feels? Let’s […]
Your Calendar Is Not Just for Meetings: How to Use It Like a CEO
Part 3 of 5 in the series: The Five Core Apps Every Content Creator Needs to Run a Business Efficiently If you’ve been following this series, you’ve already set up your email system and implemented a task manager. Now it’s time to transform the most underutilized tool in your creator toolbox: your calendar. For most […]
The Backbone of Your Business: You need a better task manager.
You’ve set up your professional email system (if you missed that post, check it out here). Now it’s time to tackle the backbone of your business: your task management system. Your Brain Was Made for Ideas, Not Storage We juggle client deadlines, content schedules, and business admin through sheer willpower and memory. But the truth is, […]
A Unique Project Management Tool
ByDesign might be the perfect solution for overcomplicated apps Let me start with a confession: I’m a productivity app junkie. I’ve tried them all — Notion, Sunsama, Trello, Asana, Flow, Timestripe, Twos, Akiflow, you name it. But every now and then, an app comes along that surprises me. ByDesign is one of those apps. It’s not just […]
Every Content Creator Needs an Email System
How many emails are in your inbox right now? Most creators treat email like a catch-all bin. Everything lands in the same place: brand deals, newsletters, receipts, login codes, random pitches, even Amazon tracking updates. That’s not a system. That’s digital chaos. A system gives you structure. It helps you know exactly what to respond to, […]
Why Most Business Owners Feel Overwhelmed – And How Better Operations Can Fix It
Most small business owners don’t have a time problem—they have a systems problem. You know the feeling. It’s Tuesday afternoon, and you’re already behind schedule. Your inbox has 47 unread messages. Three clients need responses “ASAP.” Your social media calendar is blank for next week. And somewhere in the background, your actual business—the thing you’re […]