Guest blogger Emma Oxenbridge writes for our new series for work-at-homers.
Hello! I am Emma Oxenbridge and I am fully submerged in the wedding industry (both on the Sunshine Coast and beyond.) I run my own wedding planning/coordinating business called Wild Heart Weddings and I am also one third of a gorgeous curated wedding fair known as A Darling Affair. Between these two businesses I’d say I work anywhere between 20 and 40 hours per week. I also have a husband and a social life so striking a good life balance is really important for me.
Five things I can’t live without:
1) My lists!
I use electronic memo notes on my computer (I know… so old fashioned) and each Monday morning I list what I need to achieve that week. Then, day by day I try to eliminate at least 2-3 things from that list (sometimes they are quick and I get through 4-5 items, other times I can spend a whole day trying to eliminate one item from my list.)
2) Cups of tea.
They keep me sane. They also keep me warm in winter. In summer I substitute my tea for iced water and a pedestal fan (we don’t have aircon – boo!)
3) Fresh air.
I used to lock myself away in the office all day, only coming out for food, water and toilet breaks. These days I realise that a hit of fresh air and sunshine a few times a day can really help break up my time and keep my energy levels up. I usually go outside and play with my dog for 10-15 minutes a few times a day.
4) MUSIC.
I don’t care where it comes from. Favourites are Triple J and Double J. But I’ll happily just put my iTunes on shuffle or listen to Spotify. Anything.
5) An organised desk.
Organisation makes me feel at peace… I feel in control and I know exactly where to find everything. When I’m flat out and my workspace gets messy I feel a bit lost and confused and I swear it takes me longer to get jobs done. A few minutes tidying up each morning saves me bucket loads of time during the day.
