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Creative Thinking

Helping you to live your most creative life

Don’t feel like working today?

What to do on those days when you're just not in the mood for creative work

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Make more, care less

Make more, care less

Many of us hold ourselves to impossibly high standards. But what might happen if you make more, care less?

Read moreMake more, care less
Client ghosting you?

Client ghosting you?

Nearly all freelancers and self-employed creatives are ghosted by a client at some point. Here's what to do about it.

Read moreClient ghosting you?
Stop freelancing

Stop freelancing! Become a business owner instead.

The mindset shift that can help you take back control of your creative career

Read moreStop freelancing! Become a business owner instead.
What I've learned from other creatives

What I’ve learned from other creatives

All creatives have much to learn from each other. Here's what people from other fields have taught me, as a writer.

Read moreWhat I’ve learned from other creatives
How to deal with with anxious or controlling clients

How to deal with anxious or controlling clients

We all have a few clients who drain the life out of us. Here's how to handle them.

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Reset, plan

Your September reset

Reset, and make a new plan. There's still plenty of time to get something substantial done in 2026!

Read moreYour September reset
Scenius: why creatives are stronger together

Scenius: why creatives are stronger together

The myth of the lone genius is a dangerous one. If you want to grow as a creative, find a scene. Or make one!

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choose joy

Choose joy

No matter how busy you are, it's always an option

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Micro-breaks

Micro-breaks: How to make space, even on your busiest days

Tiny habits that make a huge difference when you’re stressed and overwhelmed

Read moreMicro-breaks: How to make space, even on your busiest days
What Olympic athletes can teach creatives

What Olympic athletes can teach creatives

Olympians train hard. But they also rest deeply. Creative work needs a similar balance. Where are you skimping on rest?

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100 ideas for play dates

100 Ideas For Play Dates or Artist Dates

Play is essential for creative thinking. But as adults, we can forget how to! So here are 100 ideas to start with.

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