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Creative Pep Talk

463- 3 Areas Of Stress And Wasted Effort To Cut Out Now

Jul 24, 2024
Explore strategies to reduce stress and wasted effort in creative work, including the 80-20 principle and snowball de-stressing tactic. Learn the power of accepting and reframing emotions, and reflect on stress, workload, and judgment in creative practices. Sign up for a free email newsletter and get access to a Creative Career Path e-booklet for artists.
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Quick takeaways

  • Focus on managing daily stressors alongside major challenges to reduce overall stress levels.
  • Identify and eliminate non-essential elements from workload using the 80-20 principle to foster efficiency and growth.

Deep dives

Cutting Stress: The Snowball De-Stressing Tactic

Focusing on the snowball de-stressing tactic involves shifting attention from tackling overwhelming big problems to addressing smaller daily issues that contribute to stress accumulation. By prioritizing managing daily stressors alongside major challenges, individuals can significantly reduce overall stress levels and alleviate mental burdens. This approach emphasizes the importance of balancing long-term objectives with immediate stressors to maintain equilibrium in creative practices.

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