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Managing Burnout Is A Life-Long Journey, That's Why I'm Prioritizing Self-Care
#productivity
I’ve had a terrible few weeks with no creative output. I was burned out, anxious, and unable to work on anything related to my creative practice. I’m just about …
I Use These Tools to Gamify My Habits so I Can Stay Creative and Healthy
#creation#gaming
I’m a gamer I admit it. I love turning things into a game, especially things I usually procrastinate on. This type of gamification keeps me interested and …
Are You Following Your Life Signals? Here's A Framework To Help You
#creation
So many great opportunities will pass you by if you don’t look out for them. If Tiago Forte didn’t listen to the signals in his life, he never would have …
How I Consume Content To Build A Massively Helpful Vault Of Knowledge
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Over the last year, I’ve developed a system for how I consume different types of content. This system has allowed me to build a vault of knowledge I can …
How I Use Obsidian To Take Action On The Content I Consume
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I consume a lot of articles, podcasts, and videos each week but I would never take action on this content. I would read something that sparked an idea for me …
This Is How I Publish My Newsletter Every Week Without Fail
#creation
At the time of writing this, I have published an edition of Design Insight every week for the last 49 weeks. Once I’m finished writing this article I’ll be …
This 10 Step Checklist Will Instantly Improve Your Landing Page Design
#design
Having a poorly designed landing page is like choosing between an ugly-looking cake and a beautiful-looking cake. Sure the “ugly” cake might taste nice, but …
Why You Should Plan Your Day Ahead Of Time
#productivity
Planning your day ahead of time is the most beneficial routine you can add to your life. Whether it’s the day before or first thing in the morning, knowing …
How I Create And Repurpose Content To Have The Most Impact Online
#creation
There are lots of ways to create and distribute content online these days. There are so many social media and content platforms I’ve lost count. While this is a …
Create An Inspiration Repository To Generate Unique Ideas
#pkm
As a designer, it’s hard to constantly generate new ideas. There can be pressure to create a unique design that looks stunning every time. Your current work is …
Jekyll - How To Display A Count Of Posts Per Tag Or Category
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My Changelog website (as of 20240126 this site has been decomissioned) is where I keep track of all my creative work online. It contains links to every article, …
Use An Inbox For Quick Capture To Avoid Distraction
#pkm
Holding lots of things in your head takes up valuable space. This scatters your focus leaving you distracted and unable to concentrate on your work. You may …
Use Netflix To Easily Improve Your Design Skills
#design
Copying good designs is a great way to build your design skills if you’re getting started in design. When I say copying good designs, what I mean is finding a …
Why You Need A Daily Shutdown Routine
#productivity
Here’s why a daily shutdown routine is something you should add to your workdays: It creates a mental separation between work and home When you’re working from …
How Dark Souls Helps You To Think About Failure
#creation#gaming
Dark Souls games are punishing for their level of difficulty. They require your full attention, the ability to learn and recognize battle patterns, and the …
How Regular Reflection Makes You A Better Designer
#design
Constantly moving from one project to the next leaves little time to think about the big picture. It can be tough to find the time to ask yourself questions …
These 7 Books Will Change How You Think About Being A Creative
#creation
I read some great books in 2021 that changed completely how I think about my creative practice, how I create, and how I get things done. Before reading these …
I Scheduled My Creative Time For The Last 4 Weeks, Here's What I Learned
#creation
Scheduled creative time is something I read about but never thought to try until recently. I noticed I struggled to work on anything outside of my primary …
How I Do My Weekly Review In Obsidian
#pkm
If I didn’t have a weekly review process I simply wouldn’t make consistent progress towards my goals. I have been doing my weekly review inside of Obsidian for …
These 5 Tips Will Improve Your Designer To Developer Communications Today
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As a designer, communicating with developers can be challenging. Throw in remote communication and you might find yourself struggling to reach out in the first …
How To Include Jekyll Liquid Tags in Code Snippets
#coding
When I write about Jekyll on my website I often include code snippets to provide more context for how something works. You can easily copy these code snippets …
How To Add A Pomodoro Timer In Obsidian Without A Plugin
#productivity
This article outlines how to set up a Pomodoro timer in Obsidian without installing any extra plugins. I’ll also explain what a Pomodoro timer is and how you …
My Obsidian Daily Note Template 2022
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This article is about how I use the Daily Notes feature in Obsidian to manage my day. I’m a designer, creator, and productivity nerd so having an easy-to-use …
6 Procrastination Triggers And How To Overcome Them As A Designer
#productivity
Procrastination can strike at any time. Whether it’s staring at a blank page first thing in the morning or drinking a third cup of coffee to face organizing …
How To Add A Table Of Contents To Jekyll Blog Posts
#coding
A table of contents is a helpful component to include in longer blog posts that have lots of detail. It gives readers an easy way to navigate through your blog …