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Creative summer prompts: Nature

Aug 10, 2026 | Magda Olchawska

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…

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Making a small creative project without rushing

Aug 03, 2026 | Magda Olchawska

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…

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Creative summer prompt: slowing down

Jul 27, 2026 | Magda Olchawska

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…

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Categories: Creative Sustainability Tags: creative art practice + creative burnout + creative sustainability + slow creativity

Can Creative Work Actually Be Sustainable?

Jul 13, 2026 | Magda Olchawska

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…

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What Do I Like?

Jun 20, 2026 | Magda Olchawska

Since the calendar summer is upon us, I thought that maybe a lighter post should be in order as the world is unpredictable complex enough at this point in time. In this post I would like to share with you what I like doing not only in the summer but in general, activities that give…

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