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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
Give Yourself the Room to Grow
New challenges we give ourselves require space. We need to plan that space into our lives. This is how.
How to Build a Better Life with 30- Day Challenges
Going all-in can be an exciting and fun way to build long-term habits. Here are some ideas of how to get started.
Add a Small Variable to Better Your Habits
Consistent habit building can be boring. Try adding a small variable to the mix to keep the experience fresh.
3 Powerful Tools to Design the Next Year of Your Life With
New Year Resolutions. High Expectations. Broken Goals. Broken Promises. Is there a better approach to improving ourselves over the next 365 days of our lives?
The Struggle Between Who We Are and Who We Want to Be
Are you where you want to be in your life right now? Growth is the strain between who we’ve become and who we want to become. Let’s discuss.
How to Fight Creative Anxiety
Sometimes I have no idea what to do next creatively. It’s not writer’s block. It’s anxiety. Let’s talk about what creative anxiety looks like and how to fight back.