by Sandrine SmartAlpaca | Dec 18, 2023 | Certifications and Professional Development
In November 2022, I signed up to become a Certified Pumpkin Plan Strategist. And in December 2023, I cancelled my subscription after just over a year. Do I regret getting certified? Not for a minute. I’m still 100% behind the Pumpkin Plan methodology, and I gained...
by Sandrine SmartAlpaca | Nov 1, 2023 | Productivity and Mindset
Fact #1: you get more done when you work in short, focused sprints than when giving yourself a lot of time to do all the things. That’s why the Pomodoro Method (and variations of it) works so well. And that’s why people who join our guided coworking sessions are often...
by Sandrine SmartAlpaca | Oct 2, 2023 | Productivity and Mindset
Having a plan in place doesn’t mean you’re going to get it all done. And for some (many?) people, adding a rewards system is a great way of motivating yourself to put in the effort! On this page, you can find a list of potential rewards you can give yourself after...
by Sandrine SmartAlpaca | Aug 31, 2023 | Processes and Systems
When you’re creating assets or setting things up for clients, there are three essentials elements you’ll want your clients’ feedback on: The process. Are they enjoying working with you, is there anything that would make the process go smoother? Your work in progress....
by Sandrine SmartAlpaca | Mar 14, 2023 | Productivity and Mindset
Some people don’t like planning – and others love it so much that they don’t get much done, and use “planning” as a form of procrastination.If you feel you don’t need (more) planning and you just need to get stuff...