From brainstorming ideas and coordinating with brands to staying on top of social media trends, the to-do list is endless. Amidst all this, maintaining your creativity can seem like an uphill battle. So how do you bring order to chaos without stifling your creativity?
1. Keep Everything in One Place
As a Creative, The first step towards a more organised work-life is to centralise all your essential assets and commitments. This means keeping your work files, calendar deadlines, contacts, and contracts in one unified platform.
Does organisation actually matter?
Sifting through scattered emails, disorganised files, or multiple calendar apps can be a significant drain on your mental energy—energy that should be funnelled into creative pursuits.
Here’s how you can get organised in 3 simple steps:
- Choose a reliable platform or software that offers an all-in-one solution for your professional needs. CREATIVESAPP was designed to remove the organisational stress that comes with the Creative profession.
- Once you have CA which hosts your documents, timetable and contacts make sure to update it often.
- Make it a habit to review your Creative dashboard daily to get a quick snapshot of your work life so that you can work towards your goals.
2. Streamline Your Finances: Adopt Automated Payment Systems
“You never know how much money you’re going to make in a year. Jobs pop up when they pop up,” Chrissy Rutherford explained to 1Granary and WePresent “You have to really trust and manage your money properly. That insecurity and instability is probably the biggest drawback.”*
It’s time to end the stress of chasing payments and worrying about cash flow. Automating your payments is a simple yet effective way to ensure you get paid on time without the need for continual follow-ups.
That’s just how the industry is, why should I try change it?
Financial instability can be a substantial hindrance to your creativity. It’s hard to concentrate on crafting high-quality content when you’re concerned about paying your bills.
How do I even begin to try get paid on time?
- Collaborate with brands or agencies that use CA or send them an invitation to the platform before working with them.
- CA will guarantee that you get paid on time, every time or even as early as the next day.
3. Balance Structure with Spontaneity: Schedule Creative Time
While structure is essential, too much of it can hamper your creativity. The solution? Intentionally schedule periods for freeform creative exploration within your otherwise structured day.
I’m a creative person naturally, I’m creative every day.
True creativity often comes from moments of spontaneity. Having designated “creative time” helps spontaneity. Having designated “creative time” helps balance the rigidity of an organised lifestyle. This is why we made it easy to add custom events in CA. So that you can have your work and personal time in one calendar.
I’m busy working! How can I schedule creativity?
- Block out periods in your calendar explicitly designated for brainstorming, researching trends, or even daydreaming.
- Keep this time sacred—no client calls or email checks. This is your time to explore new ideas and inspirations.
*”How to Influence for a Career” WePresent 2023
