Creativity and Productivity: How to Boost Your Output

Ever feel like you're on a creative roll, churning out amazing content, only to hit a wall and have to start from scratch? This is a common struggle for artists like us, but what if I told you there's a way to overcome those roadblocks and jumpstart your productivity every single time?

As a video and podcast creator, I know the struggle of maintaining creativity and productivity. Especially when it comes to getting back on track after a break. For example, I recently went on a 10-day hiatus from creating new classes. Guess what? Coming back felt like starting from scratch!

But here's the good news: I've cracked the code on building a creative workflow that actually works. It's all thanks to a simple tool you probably already have on your computer: a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

Intrigued? Keep reading, because in this class, I'm going to show you exactly how I use this spreadsheet to track a basic daily goal and how over time, it leads to crazy levels of productive creative content.

Sometimes, when we take a break from creating, we get stuck in a negative cycle. We tell ourselves stories like, "I'm just not creative anymore" or "I'll never get back on track". These stories are toxic and they hold us back.

But here's the secret weapon of my spreadsheet system: data. When you track your progress over time, you can see clear evidence of your creativity and productivity. Suddenly, those negative stories start to melt away.

Here's how it works:

Set a Simple Daily Goal

This could be anything from creating a short video to writing a podcast script outline. Don't overwhelm yourself! Start small and achievable.

Track Your Progress

Each day, mark your spreadsheet to show if you completed your goal. Even small wins count!

See the Big Picture

As the weeks go by, your spreadsheet will transform into a visual record of your progress. You'll see those consistent green checkmarks piling up, proving your creativity and productivity.

This method is powerful because it takes the focus off that initial burst of inspiration and puts it on the daily habit of creating. Let's face it, inspiration is great but it's not always reliable. Building a consistent habit, however, is a surefire way to keep the creative juices flowing, even after a break.

I'll put my money where my mouth is. As you're reading this, I'm actually starting this process all over again, right alongside you! This new class you're seeing today?  This is proof that the system works.

So, are you ready to reignite your creativity?

Join me in this class and let's build a productivity system that gets you back on track and keeps you creating amazing content, consistently!

This class by Jerry Banfield was very helpful for me to keep going.  Thank you for this class Jerry! ~ L Rusczyk