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.
Beating Loneliness in a Disconnected World
Here’s what has worked for me when I’m feeling lonely and in need of a friend.
Staying Mindful in a Digital Age
Here are a few tricks that help me in controlling my thoughts and staying mindful in the digital age.
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.
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.
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.
How to Thrive Under Stress with Confidence & Compassion Meditations
These meditations can help you achieve harmony in the midst of stressful situations.
27 Easy Ways to Spread Kindness Within Your Community & Industry
Here are some ideas you can put into action to be more kind to everyone around you.
I’m an Ad & You Can, Too! (Or: How to Look Successful When You’re Struggling)
Have you ever felt like a manufactured version of the person you want others to see? You aren’t alone.
4 Deep Thoughts on Being a Provider & Partner
These were the four major mindshifts that helped me appreciate being both a provider and a partner.
Leadership Is a Lonely Road – Here’s What Helps Me Every Day
Here’s how leadership challenges can trigger powerful transformations and some books that can inspire you along the way.
10 Simple Tips to Flip FOMO into JOMO
FOMO (the fear of missing out) is real. But here’s how to turn that fear into joy of missing out.
Be the Positivity You Wish to See in the World
You must choose. But choose wisely. Positivity can bring more positivity into your world. Negativity can take it away.
What a Health Crisis Taught Me About Business
A mystery health crisis nearly killed me and my business. Here’s what I learned about business from my battle.
Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: Don’t Set Yourself Up for Failure
A New Year’s resolution can be inspiring, challenging, daunting, and frustrating. Is it time we think differently about this tradition?