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The Art of Finishing: Overcoming Creative Paralysis
The Year-End Creative Reset: Set Yourself Up for a Brilliant 2025
Creative Sprints: A Two-Week Plan to Accomplish Year-End Goals
Reflect and Recharge: Learning from 2024 to Fuel the Future
The Struggle of Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a double-edged sword for creatives. On one hand, it drives us to refine our craft and aim for excellence. But on the other, it can keep us trapped in an endless cycle of revisions, never quite satisfied with the final product. The result? Missed deadlines, burnout, and unfinished projects.
Overcoming Creative Blocks
Creative blocks happen to all of us, and they can feel frustrating. But remember, they’re temporary, and with the right approach, you can break through them.
Managing Finances for Creatives
As creatives, we often prioritize passion projects over profit margins, but managing your finances is just as critical to sustaining a successful career as honing your craft. Whether you’re freelancing, running a creative business, or working on personal projects, having a handle on your financials can reduce stress, give you more control, and allow you to focus on doing what you love.
When To Turn It Off: Work/Life Balance for Creative Pros
Growing Upward: My Lifelong Journey with Mental Health – Out Now!
Today is a monumental day for me. After years of reflection, writing, and opening up about my deepest struggles and triumphs, my first book, Growing Upward: My Lifelong Journey with Mental Health, is officially out and available for purchase on Amazon, any online book retailer, or here locally at Underground Books!
Avoiding Project Scope Creep
Client Management 101
As a creative professional, managing clients is just as crucial to your success as honing your craft. Client management goes beyond delivering excellent work—it’s about
setting expectations
building relationships
and ensuring a smooth collaboration process.
The Story Behind ‘Growing Upward’: Why I Wrote This Book
My hope is my story resonates with you and provides solace and understanding. We are not alone in this battle, and together, we can overcome.
Two Kinds of Playlists
Vacationing Well
Navigating Criticism and Feedback as a Creative
Criticism and feedback are inevitable aspects of the creative journey. They can be challenging to navigate, especially when you're deeply passionate about your work. However, when approached constructively, feedback can be a valuable tool for growth and improvement. Here are some tips on how to handle criticism and use feedback to your advantage as a creative.
The Connection Between Music and Creative Inspiration
Self Reflection
Self-reflection is the practice of looking inward and examining your thoughts, emotions, and actions. It involves asking yourself probing questions about your experiences and behaviors to gain a clearer understanding of who you are and how you operate. For creatives, this introspective process can reveal insights into what drives their passion, what blocks their creativity, and how they can better harness their unique talents.
Family Values
I get a lot of questions about our family values. How we came up with them, how we use them consistently, and why we decided they were important to have. So I thought I’d share a brief post answering those questions and maybe inspire you along the way to consider your own family values.
Top 10 IG Accounts Worth Following for Creatives
I love a good top 10 list, don’t you? I thought it would be fun to spend a few weeks listing out some Top 10 Resources for you in the area of the Creative Process. Since I am a sucker for a good Instagram follow, here’s a top 10 list of accounts worth following for creatives:
Top 10 Tools for Creatives
I love a good top 10 list, don’t you? I thought it would be fun to spend a few weeks listing out some Top 10 Resources for you in the area of the Creative Process. Since I am a nerd for any new tools to enhance my creative process, here’s a top 10 list of tools for every creative: