Do one hard thing.
Yeah, you know what that is for you. There’s that one thing you keep holding off because it’s icky, uncomfortable or reminds you of pain.
Use this as an opportunity. Get the thing done, or at least one thing toward getting it done.
You’ll feel better, and you will be creatively boosted.
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People say consistency is the key to creativity.But sometimes, doing the same things repeatedly can leave us feeling like beached whales on sand.We need something fresh.
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