Liz BrinksI quit my job 8 months ago, and here’s what I’ve learned so farSo you know what not to do, and what I wish I had done sooner!Oct 24, 2022Oct 24, 2022
Liz BrinksHow I optimized my writing to be fasterTwo years ago, sitting down to write a blog post meant sitting at my computer for four hours on a Saturday morning. I would get restless…Jul 26, 2022Jul 26, 2022
Liz BrinksBusiness coaching taught me about my audienceGrowing up I used to think of myself as an alien. All the ways I liked to communicate, and scour the earth for information didn’t translate…Jul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022
Liz BrinksWhy burnout happensWhether you’re in the sciences, the arts or an entrepreneur or creative, burnout comes for us all. Burnout happens because as people we…Jul 14, 2022Jul 14, 2022
Liz BrinksYou need help: how to body double when you work aloneThe term body-doubling was introduced to me by a friend in late 2021. They expressed it was a handy way for people to slip back into the…Jul 8, 2022Jul 8, 2022
Liz Brinks7 things to do when you’re not feeling creativeYou may be familiar with the concept of a muse, a source of creative inspiration for artists, poets and creative people. If you’re not as…Jul 4, 2022Jul 4, 2022
Liz BrinksHow to write effectively: passive and active writing stimulationAs a writer, I often struggle to find the happy medium between just enough stimulation that my brain is able to work without tipping the…Jun 27, 20221Jun 27, 20221
Liz BrinksBurnout is the effect, but do you know the cause?When I talk about burnout, folks often assume they need to quit their job, take a vacation or do something drastically different in their…Jun 13, 2022Jun 13, 2022
Liz Brinksbad ideas are good business practiceWhen was the last time you follow the trail on a bad idea….just to see what happened?Jun 2, 2022Jun 2, 2022
Liz Brinks5 causes of burnout in young professionalsBurnout is a contributing factor in my business planning. As I look through the year, I identify seasons, events, and offers that…May 24, 20221May 24, 20221
Liz Brinksto fight burnout, you have to do more of what makes you happyEven if what makes you happy means stepping back from your work for a minute.May 23, 2022May 23, 2022
Liz BrinksBeing defensive brews burnout and stifles your creativityWhat happens to your creativity when you’re no longer open to suggestions or feedback about your work? You burnout.May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Liz BrinksFeeling burnt out? 5 tips to deep clean your social media feeds and curate positivityThe number one factor that brings clients to me for help with their creative burnout stems from social media. My clients are creatives…May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Liz BrinksBrain hack: How I use Google Calendar to Remind Me to Buy GroceriesI used to live religiously by a daily planner. It began in high school when we were required to carry our school-year agenda at all times…May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
Liz BrinksProtect your energy: Time Management tips for 2022Most of the people I work with do not have their own personal assistant — that’s not a luxury many folks have at their jobs. One of the…Jan 4, 2022Jan 4, 2022
Liz BrinksProductivity Tips: 5 reasons to schedule your email repliesOne of the most profound pieces of advice I got from my business coach in 2021 was: “not everyone deserves access to you” (I’m paraphrasing…Jan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
Liz BrinksAre you warming up for burnout?Did you know it’s recommended for artists to go through a series of exercises and warm-ups before they begin painting? Just like a rough or…May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Liz BrinksF*ck it, it’s burnout — now what?before we dive in: I have a podcast now!Apr 27, 2022Apr 27, 2022
Liz BrinksMy current recipe for success: 2 months of being self-employedHappy anniversary to me! I’m officially two months post-op, post-quit, post leaving my full-time job and working for myself. Yeah.Apr 19, 2022Apr 19, 2022
