Kadenze is an open online course provider that I have been a longtime fan of. They recently posted a great article on their blog about productivity tricks for artists. Check it out here: https://blog.kadenze.com/student-life/productivity-tricks-for-the-creatively-inclined/
There are a few techniques that have helped me greatly over my career. ‘Start on a creative task first’ has been helpful especially when tackling large new projects and getting through creative slumps. ‘Use the Pomodoro technique’ is a tactic that I use sparingly, but has been especially helpful when I am concerned that I may veer offtrack with a task and lose focus on a higher objective.
There are a few tricks listed that I am not familiar with. I am excited to try ideas in the ‘Visualize your workflow,’ ‘Write in a bullet journal,’ and ‘Leave time for doodling or freewriting.’
Nice article from Kadenze and thanks again for offering such cool creative classes online! I have taken Financial Planning for Creative Careers (Columbus College of Art & Design), Loop: Repetition and Variation in Music (University College Cork), Sound Production in Ableton Live for Musicians and Artists (CalArts). I look forward to taking more!