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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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Creative Mismatch: The Root Cause of Workplace Burnout and How to Address It
As busy creatives, we often place the blame of burnout on ourselves or our work. But there is a hidden reason you may be burning out at work. Burnout is a relationship mismatch. Let’s discuss.
How Rubik's Cubes Can Help Creative Professionals Solve Their Work-Life Balance
Our lives are complex. It’s easy to overthink our problems. This is one fun way to simplify them.
How to Embrace Everyday Life: The Incalculable Importance of Garbage Time
Everyday life is boring. But is it such a bad thing? We may find the key to happiness in the “Garbage Time” we toss away.
Productivity Magic: How to Build a Successful Two Week Look Ahead Calendar
Managing your day-to-day schedule is hard enough without thinking about the future. Here’s a method to get the best of both worlds.
Breaking the Cycle: Why Letting Go of Vices is Essential for Balanced Creative Life
Everyone has a vice. Something that shields them from stress. But letting go of our vices is one of the most important choices you can make for your creative future.
The Power of the Side Hustle: How Creative Professionals Can Use their Existing Skills to Reinvent Themselves Without Burning Out
Side Hustles are everywhere these days. Creative Pros are at advantage to create one of their own—as long as they integrate one into their lives sustainably.