Why I’ll Never Work Without Automation Again (and How You Can Start Too)

Before: Total Overwhelm

When you're trying to build or run your online business — and doing everything manually — it’s like driving with the handbrake on.
I speak from experience:
Manually sending emails, creating invoices, tracking orders one by one...
At some point, I was so exhausted I started to doubt myself.

Today: Clarity, Breathing Room & Focus Through Automation

I now use several small but powerful automations — and they’ve completely transformed my business.
No huge systems, no tech degree required. Just tools that give me back my time and energy.
What has changed?

• I save 5–10 hours per week

• I forget nothing

• I work more structured and with more ease

What exactly do I automate?

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at some of the tools I use:

Area What’s Automated Tools Newsletter Welcome email + freebie delivery + follow-ups Omnisend / Brevo Online Courses Access after purchase + payment handling Digistore / Shopify Print-on-Demand Product creation + email dispatch Make + Printful Reviews Reminder + display in store judge.me Blog & Pinterest Planning + publishing Notion + Canva Bulk

Which tools are truly beginner-friendly?

Here are my 3 favorite starter tools – tested, simple and free (to start with):

• Make – connects tools like building blocks

• Brevo – for email automation & freebie delivery

• Canva – for automated content creation & design templates

Who is automation for?

• You have little energy but still want to move your business forward

• You want to focus on what really matters: your product, your message

• You want to work freely, without always worrying about what you forgot

Especially when you're feeling drained, automation isn't a luxury – it's a survival strategy.

How to get started – the simple way

1. Start with a list:
   Write down all the tasks you do regularly.
   Highlight the ones that annoy you or often slip through the cracks.

2. Choose one area to begin with:
   For example: the welcome email after newsletter signup.
   (Sounds small — but quickly saves hours.)

3. Pick a tool & test it:
   Use YouTube tutorials or check out my blog – you don’t need any tech background.
   Important: Stick with it and expand step by step.

Want to take your first step and slow down your business life?

Grab my free starter guide – for more clarity, structure, and fresh energy:

Conclusion

Automation has not only made my business more efficient, but also easier.
I no longer have to remember — I can focus again on what truly matters.

If you think automation is just for “pros” — forget that.
It’s a tool to help you breathe again.