The Bookish VA

17/04/2025

Dahil walang internet tapos sobrang init, dito muna ako nagwork sa balcon.

Shoutout talaga sa PLDT Home, since Sunday wala kaming internet.

17/04/2025

No clients yet? No problem.

Build a portfolio with mock work to show what you can do—not just say it. Proof > promises. 🛠️

17/04/2025

Don’t just dream big—start small. 🌱

Real progress comes from short-term goals like landing your first client or finishing your portfolio.
One win at a time.

17/04/2025

Feeling unsure? That's okay.

The secret isn't constant confidence, it's unwavering action. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, even when you don't feel like it. Discover more strategies to push forward despite self-doubt.

Read the article here: https://htbva.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/how-to-push-through-self-doubt-and-keep-going/

28/03/2025

11/03/2025

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. ✨

Everyone has the right to share their thoughts on their own feed—without unnecessary conflict. If you have something to stand for, do it in your own space without provoking others.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? 𝙔𝙚𝙨. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀? 𝙉𝙤. 💬

10/03/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗩𝗔?

Thinking about switching careers but unsure if it’s the right move? You’re not alone. Leaving a stable job with good pay and benefits to start as a VA sounds exciting—but also risky.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:

📌 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 – High-paying VA jobs exist, but you won’t earn 6Ds overnight. It takes time to build experience, find good clients, and raise your rates.

📌 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 – If you already work with data, reports, or Excel, you can explore roles like:
✅ Data Entry & Reporting
✅ Virtual Admin for Operations
✅ Freelance Data Analyst

📌 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 = 𝙉𝙤 𝙂𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 – Unlike a company job, there’s no HMO, no 13th month, and no set paycheck—unless you land consistent clients.

📌 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮? 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙃𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚 – Instead of quitting right away, test the waters first. Take small projects, upskill, and see if VA work is really for you.

Switching careers isn’t easy, but it’s possible with the right plan. Thinking of making the jump? Let’s talk in the comments! ⬇️

05/03/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.

We all have those days where everything feels like too much. Like no matter how hard you try, you’re not moving forward fast enough.

I’ve been there too. And let me tell you—the moment you feel like giving up is usually right before things start shifting.

Here’s what helps when you’re in that headspace:

✔️ Reframe the struggle. Hard days don’t mean you’re failing—they mean you’re building something worth fighting for.

✔️ Look at the wins. Even if it’s just “I didn’t quit today,” that counts. Progress is still progress.

✔️ Block out the noise. Unfollow what drains you, stop doomscrolling, and focus on what lifts you up.

✔️ Decide what’s next. If future you could give you advice right now, what would they say? Write it down. Then take one small step toward it today.

You don’t have to figure everything out right now. You just have to keep moving.

The story isn’t over yet. Keep going. 💪

04/03/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸?

Let’s be real—when you work for yourself, it’s too easy to skip vacations, work late nights, and always say, “I’ll rest later.” But here’s the truth:

❌ Burnout doesn’t make you more productive.
❌ Hustling 24/7 won’t magically bring better clients.
❌ Rest isn’t a reward—it’s a necessity.

If you want to work smarter, make better decisions, and actually enjoy freelancing, you NEED to build rest into your routine.

Check the comments below for the real benefits of taking breaks—because your business thrives when you do. 👇

What’s one way you recharge? Drop your best rest tip below! ⬇️

23/02/2025

Thinking About Becoming a Virtual Assistant? Read This First!

When I started as a VA, I thought all I needed was a laptop and WiFi. Turns out, there’s a lot I wish I had known sooner. 😅

Freelancing comes with freedom, but it also comes with hard lessons—some I learned the easy way, and some... not so much.

If you're just starting out (or thinking about it), check the comments below for the 5 things I wish I knew before becoming a VA. 👇

23/02/2025

Ever feel like you’re stuck on a content treadmill, constantly creating but never getting ahead? 😩

Here’s the trick: Repurpose. Everything.

📌 One podcast episode? Turn it into:
✅ 3 short-form videos
✅ 1 blog post
✅ 2 LinkedIn posts
✅ 1 carousel post
✅ 5 tweets/threads

Instead of scrambling for new content, work smarter. Your audience doesn’t catch everything you post the first time—give your best insights multiple chances to shine.

✨ Want to make your content work harder for you? I help creators & business owners repurpose their content into a full strategy. DM me if you’re ready to stop the content chaos.