Schedule Strategies for Work/Life Balance II May 13th, 2024

Join us for our latest podcast episode, where we discuss our strategies to hack our schedules, explore personal work habits, and the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance. In this episode, Jen Van Horn and co-host/fellow freelance motion designer, Sara Wade, engage with other motion designers -sharing tips and personal experiences on managing time effectively, structuring the workday, and balancing client work with personal projects. The conversation reveals a variety of strategies, from utilizing tools like Notion and Google Calendar to embracing techniques like time blocking and the Pomodoro method. We also discuss the importance of building personal style into client projects, how to keep motivated even on tough days, and the benefits of regular breaks and physical activity to stay sharp. Guest insights include the merits of standing desks, the value of time tracking, and using past project data to estimate future tasks. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion, packed with actionable advice for anyone navigating the challenging yet rewarding path of freelance work. Check out MondayMeeting.org for this and more enriching conversations from the motion design community! SHOW NOTES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Monday Meeting LinkedIn Monday Meeting Instagram New Meeting Time Poll GMT Time Converter Daily Rituals: How Artists Work Daily Rituals: Women at Work Arcane Motion Design Workspace Template The Artist's Way