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Actionable Essays to Help Creative Professionals
Build Balance in their Busy Lives
Written by a Nerdy Architect
with 15 Years of Experience Balancing His Own
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Previous Issues of SideNotes
How to break free from work-mode and enjoy your next vacation guilt-free
We’re creative humans who want to do creative work. But we also need time to rest. Here’s how to take control of your next break so you can come back to the work refreshed.
5 Telltale Burnout Symptoms and How to Fix Them
Burnout has many forms. But often the symptoms we feel and release can indicate we’re in the thick of it. Here five queues to watch out for if you think you’re in the middle of burnout.
How to adapt to stress like a criminal mastermind
Stress is a natural part of life. Working through that stress can be challenging. This is a tale of how to navigate stressful situations.
How to Prioritize Under Stress and Get Things Done
Deadlines are part of any creative process. This is how to focus through the stress of a major creative deadline.
How to Reduce the Stress in Your Life
Life can weigh us down in stress. This is how to reduce and manage the stress we feel so it doesn’t become burnout or worse.
How to Better Your Mental Health with a Single Word
Believe. A simple word, but one with great power behind it. Here’s how believing in ourselves can drastically improve our mental health.