Connection in our digital age is a precious thing. Our attention spans are microscopic and being strategic about how to attract people we vibe with is an art in and of itself.

Freelancing and Online Dating. Sigh. I’ve been doing one longer than the other, but I can’t help but find similarities between the two. Please enjoy my mental musings on this topic lol.

Appealing to Everyone Means Appealing to No One

Oh, art school…

In some ways a magical era of pursuing passions and meeting equally weird kids from around the country. In other ways, a dangerous mold of limiting beliefs and despair. I’ve grown a lot since graduating and I’ve had time to mull over my experience for a while now.

This is my personal list of 10 things I wish I learned in Art school based on all I’ve learned since leaving campus. I know that I am who I am because of all my trials and tribulations. I just hope future generations don’t have to fight through the same unnecessary hardships.

Don’t worry, there are some positive lessons in there too!

Something needs to change.

I think it’s safe to say that we are all addicted to our digital devices. They were in fact designed to monopolize our attention. Each ping or buzz is so tantalizing that it demands we pick up our phone. But did you know every time you are interrupted it takes you at least 8 minutes to get back to where you were in your train of thought?

Multi-tasking is a myth.

We are taught if we are not maximizing every moment of the day, we are squandering our precious time, but that is simply not true.