The environment around you can influence how efficiently you work and how inspired you feel. You’re not always lucky enough to be able to choose your work environment, but when you are, what sort of environment do you gravitate towards? Well, it probably depends on what you’re trying to accomplish and your personality type. Some people like to have the buzz of a social setting around them to help them focus on a project. For others, a quiet space is a must. Whether you’re collaborating or working alone, choosing the right work environment for yourself is key. Continue reading How Do You Choose a Work Environment?
Category Archives: Mindfulness
Are You Satisfied with Yourself?
The social media era is basically the age of comparison. It has never been easier to compare yourself to your peers, or aspirational figures. With comparison available to you at your fingertips constantly, it’s actually pretty easy to feel dissatisfied with the work you’re doing creatively, or where you’re at personally and professionally. Often, this is totally unfair to yourself. You may be doing excellent things, but when you compare yourself to others, it’s always possible to find shortcomings. So, in the spirit of mindfulness and self care, here are some tips on how to remain satisfied with yourself. Continue reading Are You Satisfied with Yourself?
What’s the One Thing You Have to Get Done Today?
If you’re a creative or a self starter, you have to set your own standards for success and productivity. You may set those standards based on the work of others, or you may create expectations for yourself. If you think you’re capable and talented, it can be easy for those expectations to become inflated. This can lead to you overreaching with the scope of your work and then becoming frustrated when you don’t hit certain marks. Instead of making a huge to-do list for the day, focus on one thing. What is the one thing you absolutely have to get done today? Continue reading What’s the One Thing You Have to Get Done Today?
Set Your Own Standards for Productivity
When you work in any creative field (or any field at all, really), it can be easy to start comparing yourself to those around you. It’s easier than ever to do this, since you have access to the lives of your peers, and of people thousands of miles away via social media. Do you find yourself getting caught up on what you’re not doing or what you aren’t accomplishing? This can create a negative headspace that stunts your creativity and productivity. So, how can you avoid this spiraling feeling? Start by setting your own standards for productivity and evaluating them on your own terms. Continue reading Set Your Own Standards for Productivity
How Much Free Time Is in Your Schedule?
If you’re a planner, you probably gravitate toward a rigid schedule. You like to have all of your time budgeted out to make the most out of your day. This is an efficient way to ensure that you complete all of the tasks that need to get done, but it can also cramp your creative flow. While an objective oriented schedule helps, you still need some free time to give yourself a break. Find time to read, go on a walk, or people watch. Budgeting for objective-free time throughout your day can prompt a mental change and help you reset before conquering your next task. Continue reading How Much Free Time Is in Your Schedule?
How Do You Approach the Start of Your Day?
Everyone likes to make a good first impression; if only every day felt the same way. Some days greet you with open arms, and others come with a rude awakening. Instead of relying on the day to dictate how you feel, try to dictate how you feel about the day. This concept is abstract, and it’s not always easy to implement, but it can make a drastic difference in how you feel throughout your day. It’s time to ask yourself how you approach the start of your day. Making small changes to this approach can lead to dramatic results for your productivity and mental state. Continue reading How Do You Approach the Start of Your Day?
Where Can You Add Mindfulness to Your Day?
We all aspire to be these zen-like yoga people all day, and for some, it’s a possibility. However, most of us are always seeking to find balance throughout our days. One of the best ways that you can declutter your brain and relieve stress throughout your day is by practicing mindfulness. Again, this is a classic yogic phrase that always seems to be slipping out of reach. Mindfulness may not be something that you can always achieve, but adding little sprinkles of it throughout your day can help keep you engaged and lift your spirits. Here’s a handy guide. Continue reading Where Can You Add Mindfulness to Your Day?