A Note from Julie, the Greenhouse Curator:

This past week, I was at a local park when I noticed an overgrown shrub nearly swallowing the wooden sign in front of a historic one-room schoolhouse.

The yellow foliage was beautiful, but you could barely read the sign underneath all the excess growth. I wanted so badly to pull out some shears and do some pruning. 🤭

As usual, an analogy came to mind: How often do we let things overgrow in our life and business? 

It’s easy to let things pile up—commitments that no longer serve us, distractions like checking email or social media, or habits that used to help us but now slow us down. We think we’re being productive, but some of it is just overgrowth, hiding what really matters.
 

The good news? A little pruning makes room for healthier, more intentional growth. 

That might mean setting clearer boundaries with clients, simplifying our processes, or stepping back from obligations that no longer feel worth the time and energy they take. Just like trimming back the shrub would reveal the sign again, cutting unnecessary commitments and distractions helps us focus on what’s important. 

What in your work or personal life needs a little trimming? Reply to this email and let me know.

When my friend Ciera told me she was launching a blog about enhancing the work-from-home experience, I knew it was going to be something special. And when she asked me to collaborate on a post about plants in the workplace, I was thrilled! 🌿
 

Her new blog, Making It Brighter, shares tips on productivity, wellness, and creating a workspace that feels both functional and inspiring. If you love the idea of adding a little greenery to your desk, check out the post here: Top 5 Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Home Office.

Here are two other Making It Brighter posts I enjoyed reading this week:

A “caliper” is the part of a disc brake system that holds the brake pads and squeezes them against the rotor to slow the vehicle down. 💡

Catch of the Week screenshots come from my transcript proofreading. I can't change what a person said, but I can make sure words are spelled correctly and punctuation marks are in the right spots. If you're interested in learning more about transcript proofreading, I wrote an article about it here.

Lauren from Golden Standard Proofreading

My satin pothos cutting is still thriving in nothing but water—no soil needed! He’s loving the bright windowsill in my laundry room. 🪴

Let's keep growing together!

What did you think of today's email? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or feedback. Email julie@theproofreadergreenhouse.com

 

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