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Time & attention


I never used to think about how I spent my time until I started working for myself. Before, my day was pretty much structured by my job and commute but when I started freelancing, I got used to calculating how long it took to accomplish certain tasks. continue reading...


Embracing uncertainty


Uncertainty is that uneasy feeling we get when trying something new. That feeling may be uncomfortable but we're better off embracing it than avoiding it. Running away from uncertain feelings actually causes a lot of problems in life: procrastination, perfectionism, and creative blocks to name a few. continue reading...


The slow burn


I feel like it takes me longer to do things than most people. And it doesn't help that when I hop onto social media I'm inundated with images of people pushing out perfect work with seemingly minimal effort. continue reading...


Not quitting your art


I've noticed that working on my art takes a different type of motivation then when I do work for other people. When I work at a job or do client work, it's all done on someone else's deadline. But when I work on my own schedule, I find I need new ways to keep producing work without that external pressure. continue reading...