24 | Building a Life-First Business - What I Stopped Doing to Reduce Stress and Burnout
Crafter’s Online Business Playbook · 2026-01-21 · 10 min
Episode notes
What if business didn’t have to feel heavy to work? In this episode, I’m sharing the key things I intentionally stopped doing in my business and how those changes created more clarity, peace, and sustainable growth. We talk about: Why doing less often leads to better results Letting go of pressure-driven habits that might not actually move the needle Building around your natural rhythm instead of fighting it Creating systems and support so your business serves your life - not the other way around This episode is for you if you’re craving a calmer, more aligned way of building an online business - without burnout, hustle, or constant urgency. Listen while walking, crafting, or folding laundry - this is a permission-giving conversation. Links & Resources: Learn more about the passive income - online business I now run alongside my knitwear brand as my main income stream. Register for a short info session and reach out if you want to learn more: ️ ⬅️ Connect: ️ Facebook: @vekija_and_co / Instagram: @vekija_and_co LinkedIn: Veronica Kiefer-Jarneberg Want to chat? Message me on social (FB, IG, and LI) Subscribe & Share: If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor?
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