Having a day job is essential in today’s time to keep a roof over your head, relationships are also vital, and pursuing your passions is also important. So, how can you ensure you give time and attention to all three? How to balance creative ambitions with work and relationships? Here are some simple tips that might help.
Ø Keep Deadlines Real
The first thing you need to do when trying
to balance creative balance with work and relationships is to manage deadlines
in a better manner. Always give yourself a deadline for any task you are doing,
be it practicing music or completing a work presentation. It will ensure that
you stick to a schedule.
Ø Delegate
It is also highly recommended that you
learn to delegate the tasks to your subordinates. Delegating will help you
reduce your work pressure, and you will learn to trust others.
Ø Learn to Say No
It’s a two-letter word that can help you
avoid a lot of overwork. Learn to say no at work and in your personal life. If
you think you can’t do something, just refuse and move on. Don’t agree to it
due to pressure and then disappoint someone. Also, don’t feel guilty after saying
no and stick to your stance.
Ø Say Yes to the Things You Love
Be it making music or going on a date,
learn to say yes to things you love. The more you say yes, the more pleasurable
moments you will have in life.
Ø Be Productive During Peak Hours
Everyone has their own peak hours, times in
which they are most productive. It would help if you recognized yours and then
got maximum work or creative tasks done during these hours. It’s a tried and
tested method that usually works for all. Here’s how to find your
productive hours.
Ø Get Things Done
Sometimes, when you have too much on your
plate, getting things done should be your priority. You should just do a task
and then move to the next. Don’t chase perfection, as it might lead to unwanted
delays.
Ø Seek a Positive Environment
It is also recommended that you seek a
positive environment at your work or when pursuing your passion. Keep positive
affirmations with you and have a positive mindset. Don’t take too much pressure
or expect too much from yourself.
Ø Start Small
It would help if you also learned to start
small. You need to celebrate small wins at the office or when pursuing your
passion. It is also wise to celebrate with your loved ones so that they can
feel your joy too.
Ø Appreciate Your Progress
Don’t be too critical of yourself and give
yourself credit for everything you did right. It can be anything like writing a
new song, getting a new client at work, or watching a movie marathon with your
family. Appreciate your efforts and pat yourself on the back.
Ø Network
Last but definitely not least, you need to
network. If you want to make it big in any creative industry, work on boosting
your personal and professional network. Hang out with your colleagues and other
artists to get inspiration and grow your network. Use social media to network
whenever needed. Here’s more on networking.
Sources:
https://blog.songtradr.com/how-to-pursue-your-music-career-while-keeping-your-day-job/
https://thecreativeindependent.com/guides/how-to-balance-full-time-work-with-creative-projects/
https://medium.com/publishous/how-to-balance-creative-ambition-with-your-relationships-a37040da9a6a