133: The First Trimester Diaries: How I Kept My Biz Running While Tackling Pregnancy Symptoms

Exciting news! We are pregnant and expecting baby number two! It's been a journey to get here, but we are over the moon about this new addition to our family.

**Sending love to all of you in seasons of waiting of grief around this sensitive topic. Please feel full permission to skip this episode if needed. ❤️

In this episode of "Seriously In Business," I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at my experience during the first trimester as a business owner. It wasn't easy juggling my business responsibilities while dealing with pregnancy symptoms, but I managed to keep things running relatively smoothly. And I wanted to share some real insights into what this practically looked like.

Key Takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ Prioritize your tasks: When faced with limited energy and time, it's crucial to prioritize your tasks wisely. Determine the most essential activities that need your attention and focus on those. Delegate or postpone non-urgent tasks if possible.

2️⃣ Utilise strategic planning: As a proactive measure, consider batch recording content or completing essential tasks in advance (I did this in the 1-2 weeks after I found out I was pregnant before the symptoms really kicked in). This way, you'll have a buffer if you experience fatigue or other symptoms that limit your work hours. Planning ahead helps to minimise stress and ensures a continuous flow of content or services.

3️⃣ Seek support: Don't hesitate to lean on your support network, whether it's family, friends, or colleagues. Delegating tasks, seeking assistance, or temporarily adjusting your workload can help you maintain a level of productivity while prioritising your health and well-being.