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The obstacles that get in our way

The obstacles that get in our way
Take control of your technology

Take control of your technology

It is meant to serve us, but if you don't take control of your technology, it might end up controlling you. Here's how to begin

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Eatthat frog

Eat the frog: why it’s good to do the difficult thing first

Do what you're dreading, and everything else will feel easier

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Books to help with procrastination

Books to help with procrastination

We all procrastinate sometimes. But if it's becoming a real problem for you, here are the books that helped me

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Fear of finishing

Fear of finishing

We all know about the creative blocks that come at the start of a project. But the final stretch can be just as tricky. This might help.

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Confessions of a recovering perfectionist

Confessions of a recovering perfectionist

How I stopped polishing, and started publishing. Because sometimes done really is better than perfect.

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We need to talk about fear

We need to talk about fear

Fear is part of creative process. Often disguised as perfectionism or procrastination, it blocks our best work. If we let it take control.

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Dealing with overwhelm

Dealing with overwhelm

What if we just stopped trying to do it all - and focussed on what's important instead?

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Do your verbs

Do your verbs

Creative is not a noun. It's a verb, something you do. So do your verbs, whatever your field. Write, play, move, make. Especially now.

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feeling tired, uninspired?

Feeling tired, uninspired?

You're not broken. There is nothing wrong with you. You just need a rest.

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Why can't I finish?

Why can’t I finish this?

Sometimes it's hard to let go of a creative project. So here are seven reasons why you can't seem to finish – and how to get it done

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quick productivity tip

Quick productivity tip: take three

Choose three key things every day. And get them done. Simples!

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Let's talk about confidence

Let’s talk about confidence.

Two coaching sessions, with two A-list performers who lack confidence. Success is no cure for a loud inner critic!

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