There is something about a blank page that is intimidating. Each time I write a new article, start a new design or start a new journal entry, I can’t help but stop and feel a bit of fear. I know, it sounds crazy. That fear used to paralyze me. I wasn’t able to start anything […]
Articles
On Simplicity
Keep it simple. Those three words are easy to understand. However, to act on them is an entirely different challenge. I regularly advise starting entrepreneurs and small business owners who think they need a fancy email marketing system, all the social networks, and a highly automated funnel to succeed. They are entirely sure they need […]
On focus and interruptions
Have you ever felt annoyed or angry when you were working and someone interrupted you? And just moments after, your work instantly became harder and that feeling consumed you until you just had to take a break? But everything was working so well, what happened? You were doing your best work, and suddenly, it’s gone. […]
On the importance of self-care
During my first year as a freelance web designer, I stressed about getting more work and making ends meet. I used to work 12 hour days. Sometimes even working well into the night to finish just one more project. I used to say “yes” to every request I received. Just as I was trying to […]
On being a freelancer
I’m a freelancer. You may know me as a self-employed designer, and that I exchange my services for money as a way of living. And while that’s true, being a freelance designer means so much more than that to me. As a freelancer, you are choosing to learn a lot of different disciplines to make […]
On personal development
When I still had a regular 9-to-5 job, I dreamed of being a freelancer. I wanted to have control over my projects, be able to set my hours and, take days off if I wanted. But I was in for a big surprise. That level of freedom is possible, but not without effort. Right after […]
On the consequences of not taking action
We all know the tried and true method of setting goals and reviewing them often. It has an enormous amount of benefits and helps you build momentum. But, for me, it was not enough. I used to create a lot of lists and notes with different project ideas, goals and habits I wanted to build. […]
On embracing small steps
A few years ago, I used to say I didn’t have time to do anything besides work. However, I was always running behind no matter how much I worked. I was a bit jealous of all the people who worked for themselves and still had time to pursue their hobbies. I wanted that level of […]
On sustainable growth
Have you ever procrastinated on a decision or important task? Have you been paralyzed by the number of possible outcomes from that decision? I have. I procrastinated a lot. I had deadlines but still wasted a lot of time. I felt defeated and tired. The stress was really driving me crazy. I managed to complete […]
On perfectionism and procrastination
Hi everyone. I’m Alex, and I’m a recovering perfectionist. If I don’t keep an eye on myself, I will just stay focused on a tiny irrelevant detail for an insane amount of time. But, perfectionism is just a term to hide the harsh truth behind it. I was a serial procrastinator filled with fear. I […]