The holiday season is awesome, because it means taking time to visit friends and family and appreciate everything you’ve experienced this year. While this is a treasured, sentimental time, the holiday season brings with it the actual season of winter. The picturesque backdrop of snow makes for a pretty aesthetic, but it also presents some problems. Most people tend to slow down during this time of year. It’s easy to spend an extra 15 minutes in bed and to curl up on the couch rather than work on your passion project. So, how can you battle the seasonal slowdown in productivity? Continue reading Battling the Seasonal Slowdown in Productivity →

The idealized versions of holiday celebrations are all about family time and creating sentimental memories that will last you a lifetime. While this is definitely part of the experience, practically speaking, the holidays often involve too many things to do and too little time. During this home stretch of 2018, you want to make sure you get the most out of each free moment. Time management is crucial, now more than ever. On this week’s blog, we dive into how you can manage your time to get more of those idyllic holiday moments and fewer stress headaches. Continue reading How to Up Your Time Management Game for the Holidays →

The key to any successful relationship is communication. That sounds like cliche dating advice, but it actually applies to the relationships throughout your life. Every relationship — from business to personal, to creative — starts with communication. Being transparent, honest, and direct with others builds trust and allows you to work together more effectively. If you’re forging a new, collaborative relationship, you should focus on your ability to communicate with one another first. Without effective communication skills, the rest of the relationship will fall apart. Continue reading Collaboration Starts with Communication →

Not everyone is a “morning person,” and most people who consider themselves to be the antithesis of these bubbly early risers can’t even comprehend where the energy or enthusiasm comes from. You may be surprised by this, but getting an active start to the morning is more of a choice than you realize. In a post-Daylight Savings Time reality, the days are shorter, so you’ll want to be able to take advantage of the morning as much as possible. Here are some handy tips to help you get yourself going in the morning. Continue reading How to Get Going in the Morning →

Time is one thing that you just can’t seem to make more of. It becomes a huge stressor that can actually block the creative process if you’re not careful. A deadline can help some produce at the last minute. However, when you’re working on a self-led creative endeavor, you don’t always have the benefit of an actual deadline. If you can’t create more time for yourself, your only option is to budget the time you do have. So, how are you budgeting your time? If you aren’t, it’s time to start. Continue reading How Are You Budgeting Your Time? →

Everyone wants to do good work. Whatever your passion is — that thing you do for free, that you chase in the wee hours of the morning — you want to give it your all. Being productive is something that creatives talk about a lot, but actually producing is another story. You’re a smart, talented person, so when you’re able to be productive, the work is going to be great. However, sometimes getting to that productive place can be a challenge. Is there a scientific way to “be productive?” With anything creative, it’s a mix of art and science, but here are 3 tips to help you produce your best work. Continue reading Produce Your Best Work Using These 3 Easy Tips →

For almost everyone, it is a faucet that turns on and off at random. If only you could harness that creativity and wield it effectively. The ephemeral nature of creative inspiration is part of what makes it so exceptional. You may never have total control over your creative process, but there are ways that you can help yourself get past roadblocks when they come up. Not defeating your own creativity is just as important as trying to nurture it. So here are 4 ways to get out of your own way creatively. Continue reading 4 Ways To Get Out Of Your Own Way Creatively →