productivity

should you take a work vacation?

Yesterday morning, I was up at 4:30 AM and charging through work and ideas that had been on my to-do list for weeks. And this morning appears to be no different. (Considering I’m writing this at 4 AM.) The combination of jet lag and a hotel room devoid of the distractions of my life are [...]

what do you use to help you stay organized?

One of my biggest problems is over-booking and double-booking myself.  (Already this year, I did a whirlwind PA to NYC to Baltimore day, and I’m about to head off for a back-to-back-to-back-to-back teaching, vacation, trunk show, trade show extravaganza!)  I have an unfortunate habit of not looking at my calendar before committing to something, a [...]

3 questions to ask to make the most of your day

If you’re like most creative entrepreneurs, your to-do list is probably a mile long. One of the biggest challenges is likely deciding which projects to tackle each day. So many people tackle their to-do lists by starting with what “needs” to be done. But if you make that your priority, you’ll always be working from [...]

7 Things Creative Business Owners Waste Time On and What to Do About It

A guest post by Tara Gentile, creator of the digital coaching program, The Art of Action. Stay tuned after the post for a special offer! We all wish we had more time for building & growing our businesses. Whether you’re a mom, a moonlighter, or a full-time entrepreneur, there’s always something else on the “to [...]

stop using "work" to procrastinate from doing real work

When I asked what you needed to grow your business, an overwhelming number of you responded with “more time.” But before you try to find more time in your already busy day, first you should make sure you’re spending the time you have on the most valuable parts of your business. I spent the weekend [...]