Microdoses of Creativity

Microdoses of Creativity

Now What? Let's Learn A Thing.

Have an uncomfortable amount of free time on your hands? Here's how to make the most of your day and pick up a new skill or two in this new iteration of the world.

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Creative Enabler
Mar 23, 2020
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Originally published on Creative Enabler on March 23, 2020, and edited to include new resources and updates ♡

Here's the thing

It's a powerless feeling if you've abruptly lost one or more sources of income or had your routine suddenly disrupted. While one can't necessarily control what happens next, one can control how one allocates time and energy during a period of uncertainty.

Carve out time in your daily routine to learn a new skill, get certified in professional skills to increase your paid opportunities, or learn something unexpected. Having a weekly accomplishment besides binge-watching three seasons of "The Office" is strongly encouraged.

⚠️ Take notice if the thought of starting something new is sending a cold shiver up your spine. That’s a totally normal response if you’re already in a Category 3 burnout sitch. If you find that are not in the headspace to commit to another learning module, you may consider starting with small, achievable wins to start, pivot, or finish existing…

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