Rule The World with Jeanetta Gonzales | Multitasking Isn't Productive
What does a typical day look like for you? I always start my day with breakfast and journaling. I also read something motivational in the morning and try to do this all before picking up my phone. I know as soon as the phone is in my hand it’s on - my brain kicks into work mode. I try to have some quiet time and ease into work. I find I am more grounded and mentally calm before I open my email. My work schedule is a bit different depending on deadlines and priorities. I do client work or hop on a coaching call. I also do other things like post to social media, write a blog post or newsletter, work on art projects or admin work. I make it to the gym at some point every other day. I make this a must (though sometimes I fall off or can’t make it). After work I work out if I haven’t gone earlier in the day (on workout day) and then have dinner with my boyfriend, who also works from home. I sometimes work a bit more after dinner if necessary. If not, I may make some art, read, or catch up on some tv before bed.
Why did you create this pattern? I have a love of drawing plants, flowers and birds. It was a natural reflex to create a tropical scene and I thought it may be a fun addition to the planner!
What’s your favorite productivity tip?
No distractions! I find that as long as my phone is near or anything is around me that could distract me from getting my work done I have to move it out of sight. I also realized I can’t do work I need to concentrate on if I am listening to a Podcast (I love a good podcast while working). I think multi-tasking isn’t always productive. My mind is focusing on the podcast instead of what I am working on and slows me down so I listen to instrumental music or nothing at all.
The important stuff - what’s your favorite dessert? Oh yes! I come from a family of sugar-fiends so dessert is a part of life. I have celiac and cake is something I don’t get a lot of unless I make it or go to the local places I know that have it (like gluten free cupcakes, muffins, coffee cake, cake-like donuts). I can’t turn it down and have absolutely NO willpower if it is offered to me - gluten free of course.
Current Netflix binge: Abstract: The Art of Design”. A MUST for creatives to see!
Brunch or happy hour: Ugh you are going to make me choose! They are both great. Well, I have been doing more brunches than happy hours these days so I will say “brunch”.
What are you currently working on: I am designing some greeting cards for a licensing client and about to start branding and art direction for a design client. I am creating a few items to add to my store in time for Black Friday. Stay tuned for that...and I have available spots for coaching clients in December and January for artists interested in working me to coach them on their work and/or career. You can do hourly calls or packages with me!
Love Jeanetta's work as much as I do? You can download a free coloring page featuring her work here!
You can visit Jeanetta's site, or see more of her work on Instagram!
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