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.

  1. Read more: [fragile] Open with care 📦
    [fragile] Open with care 📦

    [fragile] Open with care 📦

    Did someone hurt your feelings this week?     Same. But they're hurting more. So you’ve probably heard the saying “hurt people, hurt people”.    ...
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  2. Read more: When baking cookies feels like doing taxes
    When baking cookies feels like doing taxes

    When baking cookies feels like doing taxes

    Why is “dance while baking” on your to-do list?    Everyday I have a to-do list. You probably do too.    And my brain is on fire 24/7 so the to-d...
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  3. Read more: The story of where we found our new marketing strategy
    The story of where we found our new marketing strategy

    The story of where we found our new marketing strategy

    Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or on the verge of a breakdown?   Sometimes I wish I could scan my brain to give me a summary of my week in...
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  4. Read more: Productivity tips from an unproductive person
    Productivity tips from an unproductive person

    Productivity tips from an unproductive person

    Do you want to be more productive?    Sometimes I’m lazy.  And you probably are too.   And unfortunately for us, being lazy and getting shit done...
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  5. Read more: AI Fearmongering vs. Reality.
    AI Fearmongering vs. Reality.

    AI Fearmongering vs. Reality.

    Do you really think AI is going to take over all creative jobs? Let’s chat AI, because all we ever hear is fearmongering. So be real… AI isn’t goin...
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  6. Read more: Nothing's working (why?)
    Nothing's working (why?)

    Nothing's working (why?)

    Like most of my generation, I want everything now.  Because who doesn’t love a dopamine hit?  That checkout confirmation.The thrill of a fresh canv...
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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.