Friday Focus
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone! In Search Engine Journal’s weekly column, Friday Focus, members of our community share stories – both personal and professional – of hard times they have overcome and how they did it.
OCD: It May Not Be Quite What You Think
I was diagnosed with OCD at 41. That’s when I learned that OCD was far more than what others think.
Mental Illness – No Shame – Lots of Hope
Here’s how I was able to overcome mental illness, addiction, and my past demons.
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What It Means to Be Happy: Lessons from My Self-Exploration Journey
This is how my journey to self-discovery helped me change my priorities instead of jumping on the bandwagon.
What I’ve Learned from 10 Years with Clinical Depression & Anxiety
Here are five lessons I’ve learned from 10 years of struggling with both clinical depression and anxiety.
How I Learned to Balance My Clients’ Social Media & My Own (and the Struggles Along the Way)
It is possible to be good at social media and branding, while also not becoming all-consumed.
We Are Worthy: Seeing Our Worth Through Depression & Anxiety
Here are some coping mechanisms I picked up over the years that help me battle bouts of depression and anxiety.
How a Digital Detox Improved My Health & Well-Being
Here’s how disconnecting from social media allowed me to realize the importance of self-care.
How to Separate Home-Life from Working-from-Home Life
These tips can help remote workers have boundaries and create separation between home-life and working-from-home life.
Remembering the Tragedy That Made Our Community Start Talking
A year ago, we lost a dear friend. Here’s how our community has started supporting each other since then.
Dealing with Being Fired & Starting My Own Business
Unemployment can be terrifying. Here’s what I learned after being fired and eventually starting my own business.
Coping with Grief in Day-to-Day Life
Here are some lessons I’ve learned over the years on how to cope with grief in my everyday life.
The Power of Perseverance: Overcoming Big Hurdles in Business & Life
You can get out of any bad situation. Here are 10 things that help me in business and life.
Tactics for Tackling Negative Feedback (& How to Not Take It Personally)
Negative feedback shouldn’t impact how you see yourself as a digital professional. Here are tips for dealing with negative feedback.
How to Slow Down While Getting It All Done
Here’s how one agency owner survived the most chaotic, emotion-filled time of her life – and the life lessons learned.
Pixels & Atoms: The Perks of Having a Non-Digital Hobby
Here’s how having non-digital hobbies helped me feel a lot more balanced and happier.
How I Learned Productivity Wasn’t Enough (& What I Did to Balance It Out)
Here are a few ways I’ve learned to start treating self-care and productivity more equally.
Yin & Yang for Success: Maximize Confidence, Minimize Risk
Discover how this yin and yang model can help grow your business.
How I Deal With Imposter Syndrome & The Core Belief ‘I’m Unworthy’
Ever look at yourself in the mirror and not like who’s staring back? That’s me. Here’s how I deal it.
A Working Mom’s 3 Top Tips for Success & Survival
The lessons learned from parenting can make us more effective professionals and focus on what’s important.
Maintaining Work-Life Balance Is Essential to Self-Care
In 2016, life forced me to redefine and achieve work-life balance. Here’s how personal struggles made me change everything.
