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: Philosophy with Addison Rae
    Philosophy with Addison Rae

    Philosophy with Addison Rae

    There's no revenge because I’m seeing 3’s everywhereWelcome to another therapy session with Penelope… Whoops I mean Boring Issues. So lately, sh*t’...
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  2. Read more: Rest isn’t a failure. It’s part of the cycle.
    Rest isn’t a failure. It’s part of the cycle.

    Rest isn’t a failure. It’s part of the cycle.

    You’re allowed to slow down. You’re allowed to feel weird.

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  3. Read more: Working on Yourself Is Still Work
    Working on Yourself Is Still Work

    Working on Yourself Is Still Work

    Healing, mindset, growth; it’s all just another job. But it's a job you can’t outsource. Ever heard the saying...“Thoughts turn into actions. Actio...
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  4. Read more: What if success ruins everything?
    What if success ruins everything?

    What if success ruins everything?

    Are you afraid of becoming who you want to be? Yeah… that’s a real thing.  Okay this topic is a fresh one to me. I only thought about this topic wh...
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  5. Read more: The Freedom Illusion
    The Freedom Illusion

    The Freedom Illusion

    Time gives you a blank canvas - but you still have to paint.  This week I’ve had a realisation.  I have more time now than I’ve ever had.  And. I h...
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  6. Read more: Hard work is underrated. Probably because it’s boring.
    Hard work is underrated. Probably because it’s boring.

    Hard work is underrated. Probably because it’s boring.

    As always, I’m chronically online 😭 but to keep my stimulus low(er), I try to opt for long-form content rather than short.    Is it working? No... ...
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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.