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Ingredients for Creativity On the Go: "Whether you’re a location-independent freelance writer or an illustrator who likes to travel, the key to getting creative things done on the go is to be clear in advance about what you want to accomplish. If you’re trying to churn out a final draft of an article, you’ll need a different backdrop and different tools than someone aiming to crank out a rough draft. Before traveling, I take some time to review my creative projects and figure out what stage I want to bring them to. I also make sure to pack the tools for recording random ideas and inspiration." [Essential Prose]
9 Practical Ways to To Help Stay Focused : "Your attention is everything these days. As the media and the people in your environment will always find new ways to distract you from what's important, it's even more important today to maintain your focus. By doing so, you remain to be "the eye of the storm," calm and focused. Being focused is more of an art than it is a science. Here are 9 practical ways to stay focused. [Dumb Little Man]
There Is No Social Media Kit : "We want shortcuts. We want a kit of parts, turn-key, that we can plug and play. (We did love the Chia Pet after all. Just add water.) We’re accustomed to standards and rules of engagement and largely accepted practices that someone has captured in a textbook somewhere. We look to “best practices” and the road that someone has safely paved before us. It’s reassurance for us that we’re “doing it right”. [Altitude Branding]
How to Increase Your Creative Output : "Having a high creative output is a difficult productivity skill to master. Anyone can reduce their internet usage, cut distractions or write to-do lists to double their efficiency. But doubling the amount of code you write or music you compose is much harder. Inspiration is 99% perspiration. Despite the difficulties, I think working hard to boost your creative output is worth it. A higher creative output means better quality work and more work accomplished. [Scott H. Young]
55 Ways to Get More Energy : "If you’re tired all the time, a change in what you eat (diet) or what you do all day (activity pattern) may be all you need to turn things around 180°. You won’t be able to do everything on this list all the time — you’d tire yourself out trying to get more energy — but do try them all to see which ones work for you and your schedule. Add a few of these tips to your regular routine. Or mix them up to keep things interesting. [Zen Habits]
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