Category Archives for Creativity

5 Reasons Why Perfectionism Destroys Your Productivity and What You Can Do About It

Perfectionism is a psychological characteristic that makes you want to do everything in a perfectly orderly manner. There are a lot of people who consider themselves perfectionists, and everything they want to do should be just perfect.

Being a perfectionist may seem to offer a number of benefits such as being more organized and having an eye for detail, which in many professions is very important.

However, such a trait has its drawbacks. Perfectionism can also hamper your productivity in a number of ways.

3 Things Writers Should Put in Your Notebook (And One You Shouldn’t)

The notebook is such a classic part of the writer persona that nearly every single stock image with the keyword “writer” has a notebook in it.

And why not? They’re useful. Daydreaming is a crucial part of the writing process, and you’ve got to put those down somewhere or they’ll get away from you.

How a Hans Zimmer Playlist Helps Me Write More Creatively

Writing is something I am passionate about. But much like any other intense job, it can become a little taxing at times. And it did for me at the beginning of my career as a writer.

As a full-time writer, my performance levels were dropping to below par and my creativity “mojo”’ hit somewhat of a slump.

Occasionally, I’d lose that swagger—and as those deadlines drew closer, it felt like there was just not enough gas left in the tank to see the job through, so to speak.

Walking Your Muse: The Steps to Take for Writing Inspiration

Spend time every day listening to what your muse is trying to tell you.

– Saint Bartholomew

If you are anything like me (though I’m certainly not accusing you of that), you’re a burgeoning writer who spends much of your time trapped in a small room, possibly surrounded by cleaning supplies, staring at a computer screen and praying for enlightenment before the fumes get to you.