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Creative Thinking

Explore, experiment, play!

Explore, experiment, play!

Drop the perfectionism and just run a scrappy, imperfect 30-day experiment. You'll learn lots!

Read moreExplore, experiment, play!
How I stopped procrastinating

How I stopped procrastinating and learned to love my tax return (sort of)

There are six triggers for procrastination. Change them, and you can learn to love any task. Or at least get it done.

Read moreHow I stopped procrastinating and learned to love my tax return (sort of)
Focus on what you can control

Focus on what you can control

These are challenging times for creatives. So take action. Stop worrying, and focus on what you can control.

Read moreFocus on what you can control

How did Christmas get so stressful?

This year, make the holidays simple, relaxing and fun. You know it makes sense

Read moreHow did Christmas get so stressful?

Winter is coming

We all have our winters to endure. Creative, political as well as seasonal. Here's how to get through them.

Read moreWinter is coming
Want to be more productive?

Want to be more productive? Go for a walk.

Want to be more creative, productive – and happy? Just go for a walk. It's magic!

Read moreWant to be more productive? Go for a walk.

What Lewis and Tolkien can teach us about creative work

The Mythmakers is a book about friendship, faith, and the power of creative community. Tolkien and Lewis still have wisdom to share

Read moreWhat Lewis and Tolkien can teach us about creative work
Viv Albertine's portfolio career

Viv Albertine on building a portfolio creative career

Guitarist, singer, film-maker, artist, actor, author: how does she do it all?

Read moreViv Albertine on building a portfolio creative career
How to be an overnight success

How to be an overnight success

Don't be a Cinderella, waiting for your fairy godmother to come rescue or discover you. Make your own magic!

Read moreHow to be an overnight success
Feeling overwhelmed

Feel overwhelmed? Here’s how to deal with it

Overwhelmed? You're not alone. Here's how to decide what to work on and what will have most impact. You've got this!

Read moreFeel overwhelmed? Here’s how to deal with it
Stop procrastinating

Stop procrastinating! 20 ways to get you back into action. Now.

Stop procrastinating and get back into action. Today, not tomorrow.

Read moreStop procrastinating! 20 ways to get you back into action. Now.
Why do we procrastinate?

Why do we procrastinate?

You're not lazy, or broken. Knowing why we procrastinate is the only way to beat it

Read moreWhy do we procrastinate?
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