Ups and downs from the studio

What they don't tell you about working for yourself.

This Friday morning publication explores the behind the scenes of running a creative business. Packed with mindset hacks and personal development realisations, Boring Issues is here to help you feel less alone. We all have issues and sharing them with likeminded creatives makes them manageable.

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    Mondays can be tough. Whether you work for yourself or have a 9-5, I think everyone has experienced their own version of “mondayitis”. And well for...
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    How to master the things you want to do

    How to master the things you want to do

    I am a woman of many interests—curious, layered, easily tiresome of the same room—and constantly interested in what interesting, creative people ha...
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    Doesn't everyone cry during blood tests?

    Doesn't everyone cry during blood tests?

    Caution for those with medical triggers or trauma. This post includes hospitals, needles and blood tests.  This week I got a blood test. Not becaus...
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  4. Read more: Give me less, thanks
    Give me less, thanks

    Give me less, thanks

    Last night Eden and I went to an art exhibition called Monster Museum. The Thai artist FahFahs, explored themes of the hidden skeletons in your clo...
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  5. Read more: Have you tried having no friends?
    Have you tried having no friends?

    Have you tried having no friends?

    Currently Eden and I are Melbourne, Australia—our home town. If you're new here or don't know us, Eden and I live in Bangkok and have been here for...
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  6. Read more: Stop letting people impress you
    Stop letting people impress you

    Stop letting people impress you

    This week I've been having conversations with Eden about our childhoods. Wildly different tales to tell, but one thing we had in common was that we...
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Every Friday morning, we share our Issues (and solutions) with you.

Being a founder, entrepreneur or freelancer can be lonely, confusing and just plain hard. But with each problem, there's always a solution to overcome. With Boring Issues, we delve into the parts no one talks about in the hopes that you feel more seen and understood. We all have issues and when you understand them, you can overcome anything life throws at you.