Summer is almost over, and I thought that trying to recall and remember the best summer day I’ve had this year would be a nice reflective way of ending the 2026 summer (even though the calendar summer is still going so are the heatwaves and droughts). My best day this summer so far must have…
Creative summer prompt: the creative power of repetition
Some estimates show that individuals can make even up to 35,000 decisions a day. Just like majority of people I feel exhausted by having to make too many decisions throughout the day. Unfortunately, the world we live in and the speed in which so much happens in short periods of time feels like we are…
My slow summer routine and what I’ve learnt
My summer routine was driven by trust in the process and my creative self (some people call it creative instinct or intuition I call that one-of-a-kind connection creative self), which resulted in a routine that calmed my overstimulated mind, body and soul after a very busy and a dare say fruitful academic year (2025-26). (My…
Creative summer prompts: Nature
The non-digital trend is growing stronger by the day, and in all honesty, I’m not surprised, and I’m all for it. I try to disconnect as much as I can, which at times is very difficult. But since calculated how much of my creative energy and precious time I devoted to being forever digitally present…
Making a small creative project without rushing
Context Centring on slower pace of living and creating has been pivotal in my disengagement from toxic productivity, while consciously choosing to re-engage with creative projects without the pressure to complete something, anything and as soon as possible. Rediscovering happiness and authentic engagement in my creative art practice – which sits at the intersection of…
Creative summer prompt: slowing down
How does slowing down show up in the ordinary moments of life? For me, slowing down means having the time to think. Going for a walk without rushing. Practising yoga, crafting, reading a book without watching the clock or sitting quietly without needing to be productive. Those moments that allow me to cultivate slow creativity…
What slowing down changed in my creative art practice?
My longest creative burnout happened right after I finished editing my feature film Anna & Modern Day Slavery. I spent years working on that project and majority of those years I worked alone, trying to push myself harder and not really believing that there were limits to what I could do. What I didn’t realise…
Can Creative Work Actually Be Sustainable?
Can creative work be sustainable not just financially, but emotionally and integrated within everyday life without causing an ongoing friction or burnout? I’ve been wrestling with this question for a while now, and I’m afraid I still haven’t found one simple answer. As for me, the answer changes depending on how my life changes. For…
Space, time and slowing down in my creative practice
Usually, summer is the time when my creative art practice slows down. This is often caused by the hot weather and the fact that heat makes me really tired and unable to focus on creative work for longer periods of time. Over the years, this time was a perfect opportunity for me to just rest…
Financial Micro Habits I Introduced in 2026 to Take Back a Bit of Control in the Out-of-Control World
The tips and tricks I’ve implemented in 2026 to keep creating, growing my creative art practise without the additional financial overwhelm. It seems to me that the current version of the world is moving in a very dystopian direction, shaped by tech money and moulded towards the version of reality the Tech Bros adapted from…