A Day in My Life: Balancing Work and Life

TLDRIn this video, I take you through a day in my life as an artist. I start my day by planning my tasks and prioritizing important ones. I then focus on glazing my artwork before dropping them off at the studio. I also take care of administrative tasks and do some felting. In the afternoon, I work on a digital drawing from my sketchbook. I end my workday by playing Legend of Zelda and going climbing. I talk about the importance of routines and schedules, and how they can help with motivation and creativity.

Key insights

🎨Creating a routine and following your natural energy spikes can help optimize productivity and creativity.

📅Prioritizing relaxation and investing in your personal life outside of work is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

👩‍🎨Planning and organizing tasks, as well as breaking them down into smaller ones, can help you stay focused and maintain productivity.

💡Engaging in different creative activities, such as glazing, felting, and digital drawing, keeps the creative spark alive.

⏰Understanding your energy levels and working during your most productive hours can lead to better quality work.

Q&A

How do you plan your tasks for the day?

—I plan my tasks by writing them down in my agenda, usually on Sundays. I prioritize important tasks and break them down into smaller ones to stay organized.

What do you do to maintain a work-life balance?

—I prioritize relaxation and invest in my personal life outside of work. I follow my natural energy spikes and set boundaries to ensure I have time for myself and my hobbies.

How do you stay motivated in your creative work?

—I find that having a routine and following my natural energy spikes helps with motivation. I engage in different creative activities to keep the spark alive and switch things up when needed.

What tips do you have for staying focused and productive?

—Breaking tasks down into smaller ones, setting realistic goals, and eliminating distractions are effective strategies for staying focused and productive. It's also important to take breaks and listen to your body's needs.

How do you optimize your energy levels for work?

—By understanding my body's natural energy patterns, I schedule tasks that require more focus and creativity during my most productive hours. I also make sure to get enough rest and take care of my physical and mental wellness.

Timestamped Summary

01:38I start my day by planning my tasks and prioritizing important ones.

02:59I focus on glazing my artwork and dropping them off at the studio.

04:18I take care of administrative tasks and do some felting.

06:01I work on a digital drawing from my sketchbook.

08:02I end my workday by playing Legend of Zelda and going climbing.

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