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Productivity for creatives

Most productivity systems don’t work for creatives. Here’s why.

The two kinds of creative thinking you need. And why you'll struggle to create consistently without both

Read moreMost productivity systems don’t work for creatives. Here’s why.
How to make time for your personal projects

How to make time for your personal projects

If you struggle to make time for the big creative projects you really want to do, pay yourself first

Read moreHow to make time for your personal projects
A surprising productivity tip

A surprising productivity tip

Here's what I learned by staying in bed for three days

Read moreA surprising productivity tip
You can do anything for 15 minutes

You can do anything for 15 minutes

A quick productivity tip. Your timer is your friend, when it comes to getting things done

Read moreYou can do anything for 15 minutes
the productivity trap

Escape the productivity trap

It's not about doing more. It's about doing the things that are most important to you.

Read moreEscape the productivity trap
You are awesome

You are awesome. So collect the evidence to prove it.

We all remember criticism. But we tend to forget praise. So keep a record of it, for those days when you really need it.

Read moreYou are awesome. So collect the evidence to prove it.
turn on your creativity

Five Ways to Turn on Your Creativity

Andreas Loizou teaches business storytelling. Here are his tips to turn on your creativity, and tell better stories about your work

Read moreFive Ways to Turn on Your Creativity
Change your life one habit at a time

Change your life, one habit at a time

James Clear’s book Atomic Habits is about making tiny changes for remarkable results

Read moreChange your life, one habit at a time

A book to help you see what’s important – then do it.

Feeling overwhelmed, lacking focus? Gary Keller's The ONE Thing will help you see what's most important – then get it done

Read moreA book to help you see what’s important – then do it.
Work less, and get more done

Work less.. and get more done?

It's counter-intuitive, but scientifically proven. You get more done if you take a break.

Read moreWork less.. and get more done?
Find a routine that's baggy enough to live in

Find a routine that’s baggy enough to live in

Routine can set you free. So focus on what's important to you, and find a structure to support that. Here's how.

Read moreFind a routine that’s baggy enough to live in
Rejection can be a badge of honour

Rejection can be a badge of honour

Cherish your nos. They're bring you closer to the yes you want.

Read moreRejection can be a badge of honour
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