Boring Issues©️

We don't hide our issues... we share them.

  1. Read more: The fastest way to ruin your business? Take a nap.
    The fastest way to ruin your business? Take a nap.

    The fastest way to ruin your business? Take a nap.

    by Penelope Stephens

    Do you feel like you're stuck - like the cogs aren't turning? This week I’ve been chatting to a new friend.  She’s a creative business owner too an...
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  2. Read more: Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.
    Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.

    Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.

    by Penelope Stephens

    Are you struggling to find clients? Let's fix that. But first here's a story...   I bet you’ve heard this one before but here we go… When we firs...
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  3. Read more: [fragile] Open with care 📦
    [fragile] Open with care 📦

    [fragile] Open with care 📦

    by Penelope Stephens

    Did someone hurt your feelings this week?     Same. But they're hurting more. So you’ve probably heard the saying “hurt people, hurt people”.    ...
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  4. Read more: When baking cookies feels like doing taxes
    When baking cookies feels like doing taxes

    When baking cookies feels like doing taxes

    by Penelope Stephens

    Why is “dance while baking” on your to-do list?    Everyday I have a to-do list. You probably do too.    And my brain is on fire 24/7 so the to-d...
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  5. Read more: The story of where we found our new marketing strategy
    The story of where we found our new marketing strategy

    The story of where we found our new marketing strategy

    by Penelope Stephens

    Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or on the verge of a breakdown?   Sometimes I wish I could scan my brain to give me a summary of my week in...
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  6. Read more: Productivity tips from an unproductive person
    Productivity tips from an unproductive person

    Productivity tips from an unproductive person

    by Penelope Stephens

    Do you want to be more productive?    Sometimes I’m lazy.  And you probably are too.   And unfortunately for us, being lazy and getting shit done...
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  7. Read more: AI Fearmongering vs. Reality.
    AI Fearmongering vs. Reality.

    AI Fearmongering vs. Reality.

    by Penelope Stephens

    Do you really think AI is going to take over all creative jobs? Let’s chat AI, because all we ever hear is fearmongering. So be real… AI isn’t goin...
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  8. Read more: Nothing's working (why?)
    Nothing's working (why?)

    Nothing's working (why?)

    by Penelope Stephens

    Like most of my generation, I want everything now.  Because who doesn’t love a dopamine hit?  That checkout confirmation.The thrill of a fresh canv...
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  9. Read more: Philosophy with Addison Rae
    Philosophy with Addison Rae

    Philosophy with Addison Rae

    by Penelope Stephens

    There's no revenge because I’m seeing 3’s everywhereWelcome to another therapy session with Penelope… Whoops I mean Boring Issues. So lately, sh*t’...
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  10. Read more: Rest isn’t a failure. It’s part of the cycle.
    Rest isn’t a failure. It’s part of the cycle.

    Rest isn’t a failure. It’s part of the cycle.

    by Penelope Stephens

    You’re allowed to slow down. You’re allowed to feel weird.

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  11. Read more: Working on Yourself Is Still Work
    Working on Yourself Is Still Work

    Working on Yourself Is Still Work

    by Penelope Stephens

    Healing, mindset, growth; it’s all just another job. But it's a job you can’t outsource. Ever heard the saying...“Thoughts turn into actions. Actio...
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  12. Read more: What if success ruins everything?
    What if success ruins everything?

    What if success ruins everything?

    by Penelope Stephens

    Are you afraid of becoming who you want to be? Yeah… that’s a real thing.  Okay this topic is a fresh one to me. I only thought about this topic wh...
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