Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms

morning, or even a short cleaning session to tidy up your home or office at the end of your workday. When we

Your word is your wand: This bit of wisdom comes from metaphysician Florence Scovel Shinn. The idea is that the things you say out loud (or think to yourself, really) will become your reality. If you want to manifest a productive and creative reality, say and think productive and creative things.

But listening to your body can be as simple as recognizing the link between being stressed out and coming down with a cold.

We’re not asking you to overhaul your way of being or to undertake a huge lifestyle change; just give yourself four solid days to commit to one small change and see how it feels.

The other non-negotiable routine is to move your body daily. If you tend to be exercise-adverse, please note that I’m not talking about regular marathon training or high-intensity workouts (though, if that’s your thing, do it!)—I’m talking about any activity that gets you up and moving a couple times a day. It could be a simple walk around the neig

Habits and routines anchor you in your day and root you into your role as a creative entrepreneur. They’re the antidote to the feelings of fear and uncertainty that plague us all.

The daily grind is necessary and often what separates hobbyists from pros, but it can quickly hijack you from focusing on your creative genius to becoming reactive and getting caught up in the minutiae of running a business.

practicing your craft. Doing the work is living your life and doing your job. Consistently, persistently, every single day.

One of the most obvious ways I see it manifesting is through my inputs and outputs. When I consume a bunch of crap (things like junk food, too much social media, and negative news reports), my motivation and creativity totally tank and the content I create suffers as a result.