On 19th Feb 2024 we held a discussion/networking session for members of the IW Creative Network at Building 41 in Northwood, led by artist and specialist in artist support, Alys Scott Hawkins on WORK | LIFE | BALANCE.
Below are links to some of the useful resources and things mentioned in the session. If there was anything you missed or would like to know more about, please contact Alys on [email protected]
>>>
Valuing yourself and your work
Rachel Dobbs Free Toolkit: Self Care checklist for Precarious Workers
Planning
The Design Trust Diary Planner (goal setting for the year, including a quarterly plan for each aspect of the business / practice.
Lots of useful free stuff on the Design Trust website too.
Thriving Artists Toolkit 2024.
Making Your Life as an Artist by Andrew Simonet,
Resources
A number of to-do list / productivity apps were mentioned, including Apple Notes, Evernote, Google Calendar – there are many free options to try out.
One of Many: a female-focused personal development organisation, running online courses and other events, but with a free online community where resources supporting work-life balance are shared:
https://be.oneofmany.co.uk/rituals/
And don’t forget, there’s also the recording of our first online creative training session for the IW Creative Network, on Aligned Business Planning, led by mindset and empowerment coach, Anabel Morte Rodenas.
>>>
Alys Scott Hawkins is an Artist & Specialist in Artist Support.
Newsletter: alysscotthawkins.substack.com
Portfolio: alysscotthawkins.co.uk
Sketchbook: instagram.com/alysscotthawkins
Support for creative people: ArtistSupport.org.uk
