I’ll tell you one of my business and personal practices, which I don’t follow 100% of the time, but really try to adhere to: I don’t consume media or read the news first thing in the morning. I usually wake up an hour or two before the baby to work, and I find that I’m much more productive and creative on an empty mind. Once I’ve crossed the big things off my to-do list, I allow myself to read articles, check the news, and scroll through Bloglovin. I read business books (more on that later), but I try to read at least one or two things a day that will inspire my business & personal efforts. I try to read a mix of articles, not just things in any one category. In my experience, you never know where inspiration will come from, so it’s best to hedge your bets by exposing yourself to anything & everything. Here’s a list of what sparked my interest this week (read in the afternoon, not the morning!) and didn’t end up just another open, unread tab on my desktop:
Crafting a Beautiful Instagram Feed, via Craftsposure
How Does She Do It? ft. Lizette Trent, via LITTLEMISSDESSA (I Included this one, because I read this great series regularly. I think we all wonder this about each other from time to time. Things like “You’re so busy!” “You seem like you’re doing great!” when the truth is, we never really know how someone manages her time, gets through her day, and juggles it all. Every woman has her own struggles and goals, and this series is a great reminder of that.)
The Small Business Guide to Invoicing & Getting Paid, via Small Business Trends
5 Boundaries You Can Set That Will Help Boost Your Creativity, via Fast Company
3 Tactics for Getting Customers to Notice Your Online Business, via Entrepreneur
Good Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Be Nice, via Harvard Business Review (see also #1 from Monday’s post)
Ask Yourself How You’re Going to Give Back, via Inc Magazine
Tips for Rethinking Your Pinterest Strategy, via Life Could Be a Dream
4 Scientific Studies on How Meditation Can Affect Your Heart, Brain, and Creativity, via TEDBlog
5 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started Blogging, via Newlyweds: North
Waking Up For My Life (Not to My Life), via The Art of Simple
What are YOU reading right now? Share your links in the comments below.
