The Content Byte 3 tools to stay focused, finish projects and feel calm, with Claire Emerson
Oct 6, 2025
Join Claire Emerson, a freelance writer and project consultant behind the Flourish newsletter, as she shares her journey from virtual assistant to productivity expert. Discover the power of personal Kanban, six-week project rounds, and structured journaling in enhancing freelance focus and reducing mental clutter. Claire emphasizes the importance of analog tools for clarity and introduces practical methods for mapping projects and breaking tasks into manageable steps. She also highlights how scheduling dedicated time can propel personal projects forward.
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Claire’s Freelance Origin Story
- Claire started freelancing in 2016 as a virtual assistant and learned tech and project skills early on.
- She later moved into writing and email marketing while balancing consulting and creative projects.
Post-Baby Career Reboot
- After having a baby in 2019 Claire returned to work as Copyblogger changed hands and she rebuilt her path.
- She created People Love Projects and the Flourish newsletter while taking on client work and consulting.
Make A Physical Kanban Board
- Use a physical personal Kanban on a whiteboard or wall with columns like Options, Ready, Today, and Done.
- Limit the Today column to one ticket to reduce multitasking and finish tasks consistently.
