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Previous Issues of SideNotes
How to Creatively Survive the Holidays
The holidays come with moments of joy you’ll treasure forever, but they also bring anxiety, stress, and burnout. Let’s discuss how to fend off the possible burnout and enjoy the festivities.
The Power of Mindset and Dune’s Gom Jabbar
Mindset can have a deep effect on how we approach the challenges of our lives. Mindset can simplify even the most stressful of circumstances.
A Beautiful Mind and the Misconceptions of Mental Health
Mental Health is often misunderstood as the absence of illness. The truth though is far more nuanced than that.
How to Prevent Creative Crunch from Becoming Creative Burnout
Crunch can be the difference between success and regret at the end of the creative process. But it can also lead to burnout. Let’s not let it.
5 Lessons on Self-Development from Squid Game
Squid Game—a dystopian survival competition—is a reminder that, even in the most brutal of well-told stories, there are often valuable gems of insight to uncover.
Where Do You Fall on the Creative Spectrum?
There are infinite ways that our lives can lead. Any one moment may seem insignificant. But it could also be a critical juncture where your path diverges.