Some days you just need a boost to your spirits. A recent project may have taken a bad turn, or perhaps you didn’t get that client business you were hoping for, maybe you are struggling with some inner sadness and self-doubt. It happens to everyone — especially creative thinkers with above average empathic skills who […]
Remember that one thing you said you were going to do — and then didn’t? Whatever happened to it? Did you scribble it in a journal and hide it away somewhere? Did you feel guilty about abandoning the concept and push it far from your mind? Do you still think about it every so often […]
When you have a lot of projects on your to-do list, it can be difficult to decide which ones to work on first. There are a number of ways you can choose to prioritize them, and those properties can change on a daily (if not hourly) basis, so it’s important to revisit your project list […]
Controlling your work area surroundings through color, decor, tchotchkes, toys, books, images, music, and more allows you to design a creative environment that which fosters and inspires you to be more creative and produce more innovative ideas on a regular basis. Different people have different preferences for their individual creative workspaces. Some can only work […]
Whether you’re running a sprint, running a marathon, or running a project — you take off from a starting line with the goal of winding up on a finishing line. With the majority of projects, your starting line is your kick-off date. Your finishing line is your deadline. The more I consider this metaphor it […]
There is no shortcut for working up a sweat — you have to do the exercise in order to burn the calories. There are no hacks for hard work. If you want the perks you have to put up with a little pain. Think back to the last time you had a really satisfying victory. […]
From being proactive to being a procrastinator, people are all over the place when it comes down to getting down to work. What do you do when it’s time to work? Do you sit down and dig right in? Is there some ritual you have to go through like getting a cup of coffee or […]