Dory's Virtual Zone

07/09/2025

For those aspiring to be a VA (virtual assistant), enroll na po kau. Click the post, read the description, fill out the form, add my name to the referral field: Teodora Mescriola

⏳ 1 DAY TO GO!

This is it—Batch 44 starts TOMORROW! 🎉
Are you in, or are you going to let this opportunity pass you by?

📌 VA Training Batch 44
📅 Start: Sept 8, 2025
💥 ₱2,499 only

✔️ 20 Courses
✔️ Lifetime Access
✔️ Job Opportunities

🎁 BONUS: If you get a client through Virtualasting, we’ll REFUND your payment after 6 months of employment!

👉 Last chance to register—secure your slot NOW!
🔗 https://forms.gle/gUWzc4tsb7fygX3m8

03/09/2025

Welcome to my humble realistic desk setup. It's not fancy. It's not a scroll-stopper. But it works for me. Say hello to Tiger balm for back aches 😅, alcohol, and a few planner notebooks all on my desk 😂

❤️

02/09/2025

I need to get this off my chest.

Lately, I keep seeing posts online making it look like being a Virtual Assistant is the easiest way to get rich quick. You know the ones: “work from anywhere, earn dollars, live your dream life.” And now there’s even a viral story going around about a girl who supposedly started out as a VA at 12 years old back in 2010 and is now a billionaire. A billionaire! As if that’s even possible.

And honestly? It makes me cringe. Because while I love what I do and I’m grateful for the opportunities freelancing has given me, this job is not as easy as social media makes it look. It’s not some magical shortcut to success. It’s work. Real, often exhausting, sometimes anxiety-inducing work.

Here’s the reality people don’t see:

- You don’t land high-paying clients overnight. It takes time, skills, and years of experience.

- You deal with inconsistent income. One month is abundant, the next is dry.

- You don’t get company benefits or paid leave. If you’re sick, you don’t get paid.

- You handle multiple roles and high expectations, sometimes across different time zones.

And that “freedom” people keep talking about? It comes with a cost: pressure, competition, and the constant fear of what happens if you lose a client.

Don’t get me wrong, being a VA has its rewards. It can be fulfilling, flexible, and even life-changing. But I just wish people would stop overselling it as if it’s the easiest way to get rich. Because it’s not. Behind every VA who makes it look effortless, there are countless sleepless nights, missed weekends, and a lot of unseen hard work.

So yeah… being a VA can be worth it. But let’s stop painting it as all rainbows and roses. People deserve the truth.

End rant.

10/06/2025

I used to feel anxious about AI taking over our jobs—especially as a virtual assistant working online.

But here’s the truth I’ve learned: AI isn’t replacing us. It’s amplifying us.

These days, AI tools are my secret weapon. They help me:
✨ Write faster
🧠 Think clearer
💻 Offer more to my clients

I’ve been able to uplevel my work and still have energy left at the end of the day.

We’re not just task-takers anymore. We're evolving into creative collaborators who know how to work smarter—not harder.

AI isn’t something to fear. It’s something to learn, try, and work alongside.

Curious about which tools I use? I shared them on the blog. 💻🧡
🔗 https://dorymescriola.com/how-ai-is-changing-the-role-of-virtual-assistants-and-why-its-a-good-thing/

03/06/2025

✨ Is Freelancing really worth it?

If you asked me that question a few years ago, I wouldn’t know how to answer.

But now? My answer is a solid YES. 💯

Becoming a virtual assistant helped me expand how I see myself and what I’m capable of. It challenged me to face my limiting beliefs, push past comfort zones, and build the kind of mindset I never thought I’d have—one that’s more entrepreneurial, resilient, and confident.

If I had stayed in the corporate world, I might never have learned what I now know about investing in myself and becoming more than who I was.

Is freelancing easy? Nope.
Is it worth it? Absolutely.

💡 If you’re on the fence about diving into this path, here’s my gentle reminder: take the risk, take the leap. You’ll never know what’s on the other side if you let fear keep you stuck.

👉 Curious to read more real stories about freelancing and life outside the 9–5?

Subscribe to my blog at dorymescriola.com/posts and join me on this journey. 💻🌿

29/05/2025

23/05/2025

Juggling multiple clients as a virtual assistant made it feel like just another task that stole time rather than saved it. I tried spreadsheets, Notion setups, even manual logging—none of them stuck.

Then I found Clockify. Four years later, it's still part of my daily work flow. I open my laptop, hit "Start", and focus on what really matters—doing my best work.

No more guessing, no more stress. Just accurate reports, easy invoicing, and peace of mind.

If you're a freelancer who still manually logs hours, you need to try this.

✨ Give Clockify a try: https://bit.ly/clockifydorymesc
It's free and insanely easy to use.

➕ Want more real-life tips from a Pinay freelancer like me?
Subscribe to my blog for honest stories about balancing digital work and offline joy.

🔗 https://dorymescriola.com/posts/

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03/05/2025

I’ve been freelancing for years, and honestly, this tool has been a game-changer—it keeps me focused on what I do best and takes the stress out of tracking hours manually.

I shared the full story (plus my favorite features) in this post:

This Time Tracker Makes Me Look Good to My Clients—Here’s How 03/05/2025 | Tech Time tracking used to be one of the things I dreaded the most in my freelancing journey. As a virtual assistant handling different tasks for multiple clients—sometimes all in a single day—keeping tabs on how much...