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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 Survive Meeting Madness
Creative pros collaborate often in order to develop their projects successfully. For better or worse, that means a lot of meetings. Here’s how to make the most of the meetings and keep them focused.
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.
Every Day is Groundhog Day
When every day feels the same, use it as an opportunity to grow. 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.
The Only Way to Know is to Try
Experimenting with the creative process can be fun. But creating can also be hard. This is what I’ve learned in a recent creative challenge to write every day in public.