The Creative Life https://thecreativelife.net/ Coaching for creatives Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:31:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://thecreativelife.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-Unknown.jpg The Creative Life https://thecreativelife.net/ 32 32 Stop freelancing! Become a business owner instead. https://thecreativelife.net/stop-freelancing/ https://thecreativelife.net/stop-freelancing/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thecreativelife.net/?p=8489 The mindset shift that can help you take back control of your creative career

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]]> https://thecreativelife.net/stop-freelancing/feed/ 0 What I’ve learned from other creatives https://thecreativelife.net/what-ive-learned-from-other-creatives/ https://thecreativelife.net/what-ive-learned-from-other-creatives/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thecreativelife.net/?p=5892 All creatives have much to learn from each other. Here's what people from other fields have taught me, as a writer.

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]]> https://thecreativelife.net/what-ive-learned-from-other-creatives/feed/ 0 How to deal with anxious or controlling clients https://thecreativelife.net/how-to-deal-with-anxious-or-controlling-clients/ https://thecreativelife.net/how-to-deal-with-anxious-or-controlling-clients/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thecreativelife.net/?p=11661 We all have a few clients who drain the life out of us. Here's how to handle them.

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]]> https://thecreativelife.net/september-reset/feed/ 0 Scenius: why creatives are stronger together https://thecreativelife.net/scenius/ https://thecreativelife.net/scenius/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 http://thecreativelife-net.stackstaging.com/?p=5614 The myth of the lone genius is a dangerous one. If you want to grow as a creative, find a scene. Or make one!

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]]> https://thecreativelife.net/scenius/feed/ 2 Choose joy https://thecreativelife.net/choose-joy/ https://thecreativelife.net/choose-joy/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thecreativelife.net/?p=11631 No matter how busy you are, it's always an option

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]]> https://thecreativelife.net/choose-joy/feed/ 0 Micro-breaks: How to make space, even on your busiest days https://thecreativelife.net/micro-breaks/ https://thecreativelife.net/micro-breaks/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thecreativelife.net/?p=10275 Tiny habits that make a huge difference when you’re stressed and overwhelmed

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]]> https://thecreativelife.net/micro-breaks/feed/ 1 What Olympic athletes can teach creatives https://thecreativelife.net/what-olympic-athletes-can-teach-creatives/ https://thecreativelife.net/what-olympic-athletes-can-teach-creatives/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thecreativelife.net/?p=11581 Olympians train hard. But they also rest deeply. Creative work needs a similar balance. Where are you skimping on rest?

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]]> https://thecreativelife.net/what-olympic-athletes-can-teach-creatives/feed/ 0 100 Ideas For Play Dates or Artist Dates https://thecreativelife.net/100-ideas-for-play-dates/ https://thecreativelife.net/100-ideas-for-play-dates/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thecreativelife.net/?p=7267 Play is essential for creative thinking. But as adults, we can forget how to! So here are 100 ideas to start with.

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]]> https://thecreativelife.net/100-ideas-for-play-dates/feed/ 2 Adults still need play. Especially creatives. https://thecreativelife.net/adults-need-to-play-too/ https://thecreativelife.net/adults-need-to-play-too/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thecreativelife.net/?p=7263 Play is how we learn, how we relax. And make space to think more creatively

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