Tips To Help Get Your Creative Juices Flowing!

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Normally, there are lots of questions from other freelancers on how to start to design creatively. Of course there is no definite answer since we all have different working styles. Gathered here are top five creative ways on how to stay productive, creative and focused all throughout.

Avoid multi-tasking and distractions, if possible. Other people master the multi-tasking art that is, working on many things all at the same time at once. Others do not have any idea how to do that. It is hard to focus on a project while talking on the phone or having a chat with some on the Messenger or even replying to emails. It is better to concentrate and have all your energy and attention working on a particular project in order to keep the creative juices flowing.

If you have many things to do, it is better if you keep a schedule and stick to it. This is better than doing multi-tasking. Get rid of all the distractions-turn off your phone, close all your emails among others-and then you can return to work. It’s effective.

A much-needed sleep is advised. A freelancer may have its advantages-you can work your own hours, in the evenings, weekends, and sometimes not getting enough sleep. Work always needs to be finished and clients need the design materials ASAP. If you lack sleep, your creativity will eventually lessen. You may not be able to perform and you will not easily focus on something if you feel so sleepy and tired. It is advisable to get enough sleep and return to work the next day with fresh ideas and newer perspective. Better try if it will work for you-I know it will.

Don’t let the fear of Rejection bother you. Rejection comes and goes; it is normal and it happens when you submit something to the client and it gets rejected. It is not all pure enjoyment at all and it really hurts. At times it will let your creativity die down. It is just typical that you cannot please everyone.

Rejection from the client should not be taken personally. Use the negative energy and divert it in a creative and productive way. You may go back to the basics and learn from that experience. Bear in mind that you are talented and that person got your services because of your talent. You are also not the first freelancer that this person got in touch with this project.

Be financial secured. It is really hard to concentrate on a particular project if you have many bills unpaid and if you still have your credit cards and car to be paid. The trick of the trade here is charge slightly more for the projects that you will be getting from the client and eventually you do not have anything to worry about regarding finances and bills. You will also be able to focus more on fewer projects and have more time for your other personal projects which will bring in more money in the long run. But charging more is very subjective and you also need to consider other elements.

Beat Deadlines Gracefully and Handle Pressure Well. It is just normal that some clients expect highly of your services thus, adding up to the pressure. Some people do not know how to handle stress really well and it is hard to concentrate on a project if you are under stress and full of pressure. It is advisable to state your capacity way over the actual deadline. Let us say, you can do a particular project in two weeks. Simply tell the client you will be able to finish the project within three weeks. In that way, there will be not much stress on your part, and rest assured, this method is very effective.

I would love to hear any stories you have about getting your creative juices flowing?