working from home – Elza Kinde

The Work-From-Home Creative’s Guide to Taking a Break

July 18, 2022July 11, 2022Posted in for artists, for business, for writersTagged blogger, blogging, creative affirmations, creative career, creative lifestyle, creativity, home office, working from home, writerslife, writing advice, writing career1 Comment

The Creative's Guide to Taking a Break: striking the balance between work and home when you work from home.

For a lot of work from home creatives, it’s challenging to recognize when we’re doing too much. Our unique ability to be self-motivated can often lead to over-committing, muddling workplace and homelife boundaries, and becoming frequently overwhelmed or burnt out.

We often hear it’s important to take breaks and seek balance, but how do you translate ideals into daily life? Today, we’ll workshop some ways to make it easier for you to take the breaks you need—and maybe even enjoy them!

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Motivation Myths I’ve Stopped Believing

January 17, 2022January 13, 2022Posted in for artists, for business, for writersTagged art tips, creative lifestyle, elza kinde, indie business, motivation, motivation & inspiration, working from home, writing advice, writingtip1 Comment

After trying dozens of methods that claimed to help boost productive mojo, I came to the conclusion that motivation is my own personal Bigfoot. It may or may not be out there, but I probably won’t be gathering proof of its existence any time soon. In a sense, I’ve stopped believing.

Today I’ve collected some common myths and misconceptions about motivation for your consideration. Whether you’re a firm believer or a fellow skeptic, I hope they prove helpful as you venture ambitiously forward with your own projects and goals.

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April & May 2021 Recap

June 7, 2021June 4, 2021Posted in news & recapTagged #BookADayMay, #MGCarousel, blogger, book blogger, BumbleBess, graphic design, MGCarousel, personal, reading challenge, social media, working from home, WriteOnCon, WriteOnCon2021Leave a comment

Change often happens at a gradual pace. News and accomplishments quickly becomes part of your normal day-to-day as the novelty wears off and we move on to the next thing. Huge changes or life-altering events are oh-so easy to recall, but what about the small daily efforts that got you there? What about the other things that happened concurrently? I think those are worth something, too.

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Flashback Friday

May 28, 2021April 19, 2021Posted in blog quotes, for artists, for business, for writers, made by meTagged amreading, art tips, blog quotes, blogger, blogging, creative lifestyle, elza kinde, life hacks, quote of the day, quotes, reading, working from home, writerslife, writingtipLeave a comment

"Never underestimate the power of a well-stocked fridge and clean socks." —Excerpt from STAYING CREATIVE WHEN YOU WORK FROM HOME from ElzaKinde.com

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February & March 2021 Recap

April 5, 2021April 1, 2021Posted in news & recapTagged blogger, book blogger, BumbleBess, graphic design, mgbookmarch, personal, reading challenge, social media, working from home, WriteOnCon, WriteOnCon2021Leave a comment

There are times in life when every square on the calendar is filled, every scrap of paper in sight is scribbled with To Do lists, and the only thing keeping you going is the series of alarms on your phone that tell you to eat at regular intervals. These are the times when a little Spring Cleaning: Personal Schedule Edition is in order. Refine, rethink, remove. Even a few small changes can make the whole world feel new.

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January 2021 Recap

February 1, 2021January 31, 2021Posted in news & recapTagged blogger, book blogger, BumbleBess, graphic design, personal, reading challenge, social media, working from homeLeave a comment

There’s no better excuse to leap at new opportunities, try something different, and start new routines than a brand new year to play with. I’ve found a lot of fun and interesting ways to give myself that fresh start feeling this January, and I believe it’s been an overall success.

January 2021 Recap: Milestones, MGLit, and Making Improvements

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Flashback Friday

September 4, 2020August 15, 2020Posted in for artists, for writers, made by me, say cheeseTagged blogger, creative lifestyle, elza kinde, Flashback Friday, quote of the day, quotes, working from homeLeave a comment

"Working from home does not automatically equal being home alone with nothing but a laptop for company, living in stained pajamas, and avoiding sunlight like a creature from urban myth." -Excerpt from the blog post STAYING CREATIVE WHEN YOU WORK FROM HOME from ElzaKinde.com

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How To Stay Creative When You Work From Home

March 16, 2020March 17, 2020Posted in for artists, for writersTagged creative lifestyle, creativity, freelance, life hacks, self care, working from home, writerslife2 Comments

I work from home and it’s absolutely amazing. As a hardcore introvert who needs a lot of uninterrupted quiet time to focus on various projects, it’s a dream come true. But there are times when it feels like living in an endless time loop. When days and weeks begin to blur together, it’s easy for the creative side of the brain to feel sludgy and stagnant.

You might think those are the times to just “go out”. Hang out with friends, run wild and free out on the town, or at least do some therapy shopping until the creative mood strikes once again… but that’s not usually an option for me. If I want an escape for a few hours, need to take time off to refresh, or find a little variety to spice up my life, I need to find it within my own home. And believe me, there are plenty of ways to find that without leaving the house.

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