A Day in My Life as a Virtual Assistant
Working as a Virtual Assistant in Tenerife: what my day looks like
My alarm goes off at 7 a.m. because I like to start my day calmly.
After a refreshing shower, I have a light breakfast while briefly scanning the news. Not everything, just the headlines. I work with Belgian clients, so staying informed about what’s happening there is part of the job.
By 8 a.m., I’m at my desk.
Here in Tenerife, things are still quiet, but in Belgium the workday is already in full swing. That one-hour time difference means my day has effectively started before I even open my laptop.
Inbox management and structure as the foundation of my work
As a Virtual Assistant, I always start with the inbox.
First, I check for anything urgent that needs immediate attention. Small tasks that take just a few minutes are handled right away. Done is done.
Anything that requires more time gets labelled.
Each client has their own structure and priorities and maintaining that overview is essential.
At the moment, I work with four businesses: two SMEs and two solo entrepreneurs. Clear planning and follow-up are not optional, they are necessary.
Working efficiently with clear planning and follow-up
On Mondays, I deliberately schedule follow-up meetings.
No long meetings, just short check-ins:
- What has been completed?
- What is still pending?
- Where are we experiencing delays?
That one moment of alignment saves a lot of scattered messages and ad hoc questions throughout the rest of the week.
Lunch and life in Tenerife
Before I know it, it’s already midday.
We have lunch at home. Depending on the day’s harvest, lunch is prepared with fresh vegetables from the garden. Fruit is saved for later in the afternoon.
Focus blocks: working without distractions
In the afternoon, I work in focused time blocks.
For certain clients, I reserve several uninterrupted hours. Notifications are turned off and the inbox is closed. This is when I can truly focus and get meaningful work done.
Taking a break: walking and clearing my mind
After a few hours, I notice my head is getting full, so I go for a walk.
The barranco is currently filled with water due to the rain of the past months, which means the path to the beach is not accessible for now.
But the greenery in the valley, the flowers, the small waterfalls and the sound of birds more than make up for that.
Ending the workday as a Virtual Assistant
Back home, I do one final check of my inbox and finish a few remaining tasks before closing my workday.
We have an aperitif on the terrace and go over the day.
When it gets dark, we watch the news. Being able to watch it on demand definitely has its advantages.
I usually end the day with a book. That’s how I quiet my mind.
Structure creates calm
This is how I structure my days, how I organise my work and how I consciously decide when I am “on” and when I am “off”.
And that is exactly what I do for my clients: bringing structure so their business can run smoothly.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your administration? Contact me or schedule an introductory meeting and discover how I, as a Virtual Assistant, can support your business.
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