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Posts Tagged ‘project planning’

Against grit: Why setting the bar low is the key to making real change in your life

By Jessica Abel

You don’t need a will of iron or a massive supply of “grit” to make real changes in your life. Instead, you need to set the bar low. The secret to hitting those big creative goals is not about waiting for inspiration, it’s taking much smaller steps, much more often.

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How to stop putting off that major project in 6 simple steps

By Jessica Abel

There are projects on your list that have been there a very long time. Everybody has them. I have them. Here’s how to (finally) get them done.

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Growing Gills: How to Find Creative Focus When You’re Drowning in Your Daily Life

By Jessica Abel

Go from overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck, to consistent, clear, and in control of your creative life.

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“I know exactly what to do in the time I want to spend on making art.”

By Jessica Abel

Michael’s biggest takeaway from the Creative Focus Workshop was breaking a project down to stages, and then tracking weekly. “I know exactly what to do in the time I want to spend on making art. There’s always something specific to do. You don’t have to wonder and get lost in it.”

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How to regain your focus and get creative again

By Jessica Abel

When you take a break from your creative work, whether voluntarily or not, it can feel almost impossible to rev up your creative momentum. Here’s how (free worksheet).

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You may ask yourself: Well, how did I get here?

By Jessica Abel

First of all, I realized I had a business model. Who knew?

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Discover your next step so you can start walking towards your goal.

By Jessica Abel

You have an frighteningly long list of things to do, many with deadlines, many of those deadlines pressing. Have you gotten traction on those things? No? I can tell you why, without even knowing what they are: you don’t know your next action.

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Shine a light on it: get your creative projects out of the shadows

By Jessica Abel

You can get your work-related anxiety under control…before you even start the work.

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Why you should focus on ONE GOAL instead of spreading yourself thin between creative projects

By Jessica Abel

Imagine having your big creative project actually finished. What would it be like to have it out in the world? What would that do for your self-esteem? How might it connect you to other people? What kinds of professional opportunities might come up as a result?
The only way to get to that result is to focus on one goal.

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How you can set creative goals without setting yourself up for failure…again.

By Jessica Abel

Living as a creative person is a marathon, not a sprint. Do you want to be painting, or singing, or writing poetry at 90? You won’t finish your creative marathon strong without hitting your stride a hell of a lot sooner.

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