Overwhelm: we’ve all felt it, but that doesn’t mean it should be your norm.

In this blog, our VA team share what overwhelm really looks like—from the subtle red flags to the spirals we see all too often. We dive into how it shows up differently for different people, how to spot it early (in yourself and others), and most importantly—what to do about it before it takes over. This is your reminder that you don’t have to reach breaking point before asking for help.

In this blog, the team at The Virtual Colleagues shares exactly what makes a VA–Client relationship work: from trust and communication to clear deadlines and mutual respect. Real quotes, real examples, and real talk from the VAs who’ve seen it all.

Will AI Replace VAs? We Don’t Think So.

In this blog, we explore a big question: what’s the real difference between AI, automation, and the role of a VA?
We break down which tasks are best left to tech, which need a human touch — and why clients still crave connection, not just efficiency.

Read on for real examples, a brilliant cake analogy, and our take on the future of virtual support.

When we lose a day from the working week, expectations don’t shrink – if anything, they grow. Business owners still have to deliver everything they normally would. That means cramming five days into four, without the breathing space.

But it’s more than just time. It’s mental load.

You’re suddenly re-prioritising, rescheduling, reorganising. That headspace you need to lead well? It’s already full – and now you’re being asked to sprint.

Things get dropped. To-do lists grow. Guilt creeps in.