Visiting New Places & Meeting New Faces: NYC Adventure and Claire Holt
NYC – The place where a German Virtual Assistant meets an Australian Original!
If there's one thing I love about my work as a Virtual Assistant, it's that I build relationships with awesome clients and enjoy new adventures whenever the opportunity arises. Recently, I found myself driving to the Big Apple for a quick break to soak up all its magic. What made this trip even more memorable? Meeting the charming Claire Holt!
Claire, some of you might recognize from hit shows like The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies, was taking a well-deserved break with her sister to explore the vibrant streets of NYC between filming. Our paths crossed at just the right moment, leading to a memorable meeting in one of my favorite cities worldwide. Running into these two amazing women was a treat, bonding over their shared enthusiasm for the city and our love for reading.
As it turns out, they were headed to the iconic NYC Public Library. For me, it was the perfect intersection of two of my passions—personal adventures and the stories that let us escape from it all. With shows like The Vampire Diaries connecting us, it wasn’t long before we were geeking out together about a couple of my favorite vampire-themed series.
Work Hard, Play Hard, and Find the Balance
One of the biggest perks of my job as a Virtual Assistant is the flexibility. Whether I’m helping clients with social media management, whipping up some graphic design for a website, or jumping on a quick call to fine-tune a project timeline, I get to work from anywhere and still be a part of my clients' growth.
But just as important? Taking time for personal adventures! In fact, meeting Claire in NYC reminded me just how valuable it is to strike that perfect balance between work and play.
It can be easy to let work take over every aspect of our lives, but it’s essential to create space for what fuels us personally, from travel and exploration to spending time with people who inspire us!
As a Virtual Assistant, maintaining that life balance is how I stay refreshed and motivated to offer top-level support to my clients.
How Work-Life Balance Helps Me Stay Focused as a Virtual Assistant
I always tell my clients: "Work hard, enjoy life harder." Maintaining a balance between the two is key to staying on top of my game, whether I’m managing an inbox, organizing a product launch, or creating social media strategies, all while still enjoying life’s adventures!
Since starting my career as a Virtual Assistant, I’ve learned that staying flexible and knowing when to work (and when to play) allows both my clients and me to thrive. When you dedicate moments to step away from the screen and embrace new experiences, it not only revitalizes you but often sparks new ideas and creative solutions for client projects.
Even while exploring the streets of NYC and chatting with Claire, thoughts of upcoming projects and new marketing ideas for my clients were bubbling up. It’s the creative spark from personal ventures like this that fuels my passion for what I do.
Finding Your Balance Is Key
Whether you're growing your business or, like me, juggling several client tasks simultaneously, creating that healthy balance between your work and personal life takes intentional effort, the truth is, client emails and social media posts will still be waiting, but moments like these (meeting fabulous people or simply enjoying a good break) are what enrich your soul.
My advice (with love): Don’t let the daily grind stop you from exploring and recharging. Your business (and your personal life) will thrive when you dedicate time to both. Life is full of opportunities and connections waiting to be made, whether it’s a trip to New York City, a weekend break with family, or something as simple as a walk in your neighborhood. Those small breaks can make a world of difference.
At the end of the day, my work as a Virtual Assistant is all about helping you reclaim your time so you can focus on your passions, just like I do.
Life + Business = Magic When You Find the Balance!
So, here’s to new places, new faces, and finding that magical balance between work and play. With my help as a VA, you don’t have to sweat the small stuff anymore; I’ve got your back! And who knows? Next adventure, maybe you and I will cross paths like I did with Claire in NYC. Until the next trip, keep an eye on your goals, but don’t forget to look up and enjoy the view along the way. Until the next trip, keep an eye on your goals—but don’t forget to look up and enjoy the view along the way.
Need help balancing work and life? Whether it's managing client emails and social media posts or handling your admin tasks, I’m here to help! Get in touch for a free consultation to see how I can streamline your business.