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It’s not always easy to create. Last week I received some devastating news that pushed me off track. Way off track. In today’s 5 minute Momentum in Minutes podcast, you’ll learn how I got back on path and managed to do the work and how you can do the same when hit with a major upset or obstacle. Alicia-Joy~Your Work ... Read More

All good work requires focus. There are a few simple tools and strategies I’ve been using to massively improve my focus. My goal is always to get into my creative zone and stay laser-focused on each task. In today’s 5 minute Momentum in Minutes Podcast, you’ll learn about a simple focusing tool and how I use it to build my focus. ... Read More

Throughout the day, you’ll think of ideas and thoughts related to your creative projects. You may even stumble on articles, blog posts, and resources related to the projects. Do you have a place to store and organize this information? Listen in to Episode 17 of the Momentum in Minutes Podcast to learn how to best capture these gems for creative ... Read More

If you want to create something – anything- at some point, there’ll be  disappointment. There’ll also be criticism, setbacks, and so many other challenges. This is the path of creating. Whether you’re a writer, blogger, musician, designer, or any other creative, there’ll be times when things are just not going as planned. What do you do? How do you keep ... Read More

Have you created the ideal environment and routine to get into the zone? I’m referring to the zone of creativity where you are focused, engaged, and in total flow with your work. This sounds like a fantasy land, right? But it’s not. It does exist. Listen to Episode 15 of the 5-minute Momentum in Minutes Podcast to find out how to ... Read More

Are you seeking inspiration beyond the obvious? It’s easy to get sucked into a bubble. You visit the same groups and blogs and read the same genre of books, but never venture beyond. In today’s 5 minute Momentum in Minutes podcast, I’ll shed some light on places and spaces to find inspiration that you may not have thought about. Mentioned ... Read More

There will be days when you don’t feel like doing the work. Sometimes it’s that you feel down or overwhelmed or sick or tired. Or, all of the above. These days happen. How do show up and do the work when you just don’t feel like it? Is it possible to push through? Today, I woke up feeling ‘off’. You ... Read More

Before you start creating something, ask yourself a few simple questions. The questions will help you build momentum and know which direction to go with your project. These are such simple, yet effective questions. Listen to today’s 5-minute Momentum in Minutes Podcast to get clear on this yourself. Mentioned in this episode: Ep 11 who will you be today? -Alicia-Joy ... Read More

When you show up to do the work, who will you be? Doing creative work isn’t just about doing, it’s about being. Who will  you be? When I started meditating and journaling on this daily, my creativity sky-rocketed. I am more focused and in the zone. Listen in to today’s 5 minuteMomentum in Minutes podcast to help you get clear ... Read More

Today on Momentum in Minutes, we’ll talk about figuring out which of your habits are affecting your creativity. Success is mostly a result of an accumulation of your habits. Mentioned in the episode: Stephen King’s On Writing; A Memoir of the Craft       Alicia-Joy

In Today’s episode of Momentum in Minutes we’ll explore the question: What are you afraid of? You’ll learn a simple technique to discover what fears you may have around your creative work and how to move through those fears.  

Consistency is key to writing your book, running your business, and overall to getting results you want in your life. I’m sure you already know this. In today’s episode of Momentum in Minutes, I’ll share a simple exercise to help you get clear on what you need to consistently do (in business and in life) to move closer towards your ... Read More

Where do you look for acknowledgement of your hard work? Do you look to yourself? Or do you expect it more from others? It’s easy to get caught in the cycle of creation without ever stopping to acknowledge yourself and celebrate your wins. Listen in to today’s 5-minute Momentum in Minutes podcast to get ideas for self-acknowledgement that fuels your ... Read More

You want to write and create and focus. So you sit down, whip out your to-do list, and start. You have every intention of being laser focused and getting a ton of work done. But your mind wants something else. Your mind wants to jump between random memories and scattered ideas. Before you know it, you’re jumping around, too. Not ... Read More

Every day, you’re setting  and (hopefully) reaching mini-goals. Here’s how to start the day off with momentum to actually get the most important stuff done. Listen in to today’s 5-minute Momentum in Minutes podcast: Mentioned in this episode: Harvard MBA graduates and goal writing Article about goal writing; study of Dominican University students Alicia-Joy Your Work Is Your Art. What ... Read More

If I change one more thing on my website, I’ll be ready to launch. If I do just a few more hours of research, then I can start outlining my book. If I read more blog posts on branding and strategy and design, then I can create the best website for my business. When I edit the pdf once more, ... Read More

I’m addicted to ideas. No shame and no hiding about it. But sometimes my idea junkie ways can pull me in too many directions. Here’s how I learned to handle it. Mentioned in this episode: James Altucher Listen in: Alicia-Joy Your Work Is Your Art. What Will You Create Today?

Distractions are everywhere, right? And sometimes we get so  used to engaging with them that we no longer realize they are moving us away from our larger goals and we’re just not getting sh*t done. Distraction becomes the new normal. Well, that’s not the path to a completed book. Or a successful business or fulfilled life, for that matter. Today I ... Read More

Today’s 5-minute Momentum in Minutes podcast is about speed. We’re talking velocity here, not the drug. Committing to your writing projects and taking fast action is a crucial step most of us miss. For example, you decide to write a book. Unless you start writing quickly and consistently (more on consistency coming up in Episode 8), your project will likely ... Read More