We need to talk about the biggest lie in productivity culture: that you just need better time management to be more creative.
In this episode, I'm breaking down why all those time-blocking strategies and productivity hacks aren't working for creatives and what you should focus on instead. Spoiler alert: it's not about finding more hours in your day.
I share my own creative rock-bottom moment, the four types of creative energy that actually matter, and why protecting your creative juice is more important than optimizing your calendar. Plus, practical experiments you can try this week to stop running on fumes and start creating from a place of genuine energy.
If you're tired of feeling guilty about your "productivity" while secretly knowing that your best work doesn't happen on a schedule, this one's for you.
What You'll Learn:
Why the hustle mentality is sabotaging your creative work
The four types of creative energy and how to identify yours
How to do an "energy audit" instead of time tracking
The hidden creativity killers nobody talks about (decision fatigue, comparison scrolling, perfectionism disguised as "standards")
Three simple experiments to try this week
How to stop apologizing for protecting your creative energy
Key Takeaways:
Energy Mapping: Track when you feel most creative vs. most drained for 3 days
The Energy No: Say no to one creativity-draining activity this week
Energy Experiments: Try creating at different times/places than usual
Stop the guilt: Protecting your creative energy isn't selfish, it's necessary
Connect & Continue the Conversation:
Share your biggest creative energy discovery by joining the community: https://eleshajacobs.substack.com
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