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Creative Thinking

A surprising productivity tip

A surprising productivity tip

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

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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

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Creative blocks, and what to do about them

Creative blocks, and how to break through them

Ideas just not coming? A few things to help get you back into flow

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Still procrastinating?

Still procrastinating?

If so, here are some questions that might help.

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Selling for creatives

Let’s talk about selling

Selling isn't easy for most creatives. But it's almost always essential.

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You don't need permission

You don’t need funding to make your art

You just need to begin. That's how the magic really happens.

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Artists at work

Artists at work (saving the planet)

Can art save the world? These artists are quietly trying, with a new book showing how they bring sustainability into their work and practice

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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.

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Respecting your creative rhythms

A season to rest and recharge

Creative work has its cycles and seasons. There's a time to seed new ideas, to grow them, and to enjoy the resulting harvest. But we also need seasons of rest.

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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.

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Books for Creatives

The Best Books for Creatives

The best books for creatives. Read on for help with process, productivity, marketing and inspiration!

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Overwhelm and open loops

Overwhelm, open loops – and how a coach can help

Feeling overwhelmed? Take time to close some open loops, before starting anything new. Here's how I did mine – with help from a coach.

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