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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
Dreams to Reality: The Vital Role of Sleep for Architects and Creative Pros
In the world of Architecture, “Sleep” is a dirty word. But sleep is one of the most important tools in our creative lives. Let’s understand why it matters and how we can improve our relationship with sleep.
My Big Mistake (When I Started Trying to Balance My Creative Life)
Working on our lives is hard. We all make mistakes. When I started working on my life, I made a big one. This is what I did to fix it.
39 Lessons about Creative Life I've Learned in 39 Years
As I write this, I turn 39 years old. I’ve learned a lot on the creative journey so far. Today, I wanted to share 39 of those lessons with you to use on your own.
How the KISS Method Can Simplify Your Complex Creative Life
Our creative lives are complex and chaotic. When we lose sight of what matters, we lose part of ourselves. By keeping things simple, we get that vision back. The KISS method is a way to infuse simplicity into our lives.
Self-Care Summer: 5 Wellness Practices Every Creative Professional Needs
Creatives are always busy, but Summer can be a time of growth, rejuvenation, and self-care for every creative pro. Here are five key wellness practices that will help you enjoy your own epic Self-Care Summer.
Work-Life Satisfaction: Why It Should Matter More to You Than Balance
Work-Life Balance has misled you. Our lives are too complex and ever-changing to be contained by balance. Instead, let’s consider the benefits of building a life around a more nuanced and fulfilling framework — Satisfaction.