Bianca Botten

I’ve worked from home since 2011 as a Virtual Assistant. Now I share the tools, routines and small shifts that helped me make it work as a mum. If you're figuring it out too, this might help: myworkfromhomeblog.com

Working from home can be surprisingly exhausting. Not because the work is harder, but because of mental overload, decision fatigue and never fully switching off. Here's what I've learned after 15 years working from home: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/why-worki…

A gaming laptop wasn't on my shopping list, but after years of juggling client work, Canva, Teams and multiple programs, my old computer was struggling to keep up. Here's why I switched to a gaming laptop for work and whether it was worth it: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/why-i-bou…

A lot of people think they need a full website before they can build their online presence Your LinkedIn profile can act as a landing page that showcases your experience, credibility, and value all in one place The key is knowing which sections actually matter & how to use them

Still tracking client hours manually? This free time tracking software has made invoicing billable hours much easier as a Virtual Assistant working from home: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/timecamp-…

You’re standing on a planet with molten lava at its core. Trees are turning sunlight into air you can breathe. Your heart is beating without you asking it to. There’s a moon in the sky and bugs that glow. This whole thing is absurdly beautiful. Don’t forget to notice it.

I’m in love with this sentence: “Consistency looks like nothing is happening, until everything changes.”

If you sit at your desk all day, your chair matters more than you think. I finally upgraded mine after years of using a basic one… and I wish I’d done it sooner. Here’s what I use now and how it’s been 👇 myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/sihoo-dor…

Kids saying “I’m bored”? Try these easy summer crafts at home (no screens needed). Simple, fun ideas that actually keep them busy. Read my latest blog: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/summer-ho…

Did you know Pure Gym has a Buddy Pass? You can bring someone to the gym with you up to 4 times a month. Here’s how the Pure Gym Buddy Pass works: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/pure-gym-…

One of the easiest ways I stay on top of dinners as a busy mum - cook once. Eat twice. I make a slow cooker meal and freeze the extra portion for another night. Here are 6 easy slow cooker freezer meals for busy families: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/slow-cook…

Sitting all day was killing me. A walking pad helped me stay active while working from home without the gym. Read my review 👇 myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/is-a-walk…

Working from home and freezing? 🥶 You don’t need to heat the whole house to stay warm. Here’s exactly how I stay warm at my desk without running the heating all day. myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/how-to-ke…

Sitting all day was killing me 🥔 A walking pad helped me stay active while working from home without the gym. Read my review 👇 myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/is-a-walk…

I started working from home as a Virtual Assistant back in 2011. No fancy setup. No team. Just me, a laptop and a plan to make it work around my family. In this blog, I share what I do, the tools I use and how to get started. Read it here: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/work-from…

👀 Your eyes aren’t failing you your screen time is. If you’re asking how to reduce eye strain or why do my eyes feel so tired after computer work, this is what genuinely helped me. Read my blog about working with eye strain: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/how-to-re…

@phil_hobden Yes @phil_hobden, my accountant saves me a-lot of stress. This is something I’m happy to outsource.

@BiancaNeonB ALWAYS use an accountant - and one who has accesses to a range of tools and software!

Tired of messy spreadsheets and late-night tax panic? Here’s how I simplified my finances with FreeAgent and still use an accountant for peace of mind as a Virtual Assistant👇 myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/why-i-use…

@RocketDotNet Thank you for your lovely feedback @RocketDotNet. Much appreciated.

@BiancaNeonB Those are great tips! Love the one about natural light!

⏰ Working from home sounds like freedom… until the day runs away from you. From preparing the night before to choosing meals that stop the afternoon slump, these 11 daily habits to improve life helped me feel better and get more done. Read them here: myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/11-daily-…

Virtual Assistants: stop wasting hours hunting for icons. Here’s the tool I use to create clean, professional graphics fast for social posts, ebooks, workbooks and presentations. Read my Flaticon review 👇 myworkfromhomeblog.com/blog/flaticon-…