My Creative Deep Work Routine

My main art: Creating reels
My main projects:- Filip the gentleman- Menshots- Portfolio of at least 2 new clients

 

1) preparation phase

- 5-10 min

- set a specific goal for the session

- gather all the materials needed - inspiration, footage, laptop, charger, SD card, camera

- triggers for the deep work - drink full glass water, 60 sec clean-up of a desk

At the end of the day, what would I wish I accomplished during this session?(edit a footage, write a script for a video, filming)

 

 

2) work

10 % for preparation

80 % for doing the work

10 % for reflection
The work should be 60/90/120 min long
- have the goal of the session on sight

- write it down on a paper

- zero tolerance for distractions

- capture thought on notes

- take a short brake - breathing exercises, short walk - but always keep thinking about the project

- use a skill-based approach - create a reel every day / whatever - every day work on what you want to complete

- push to the end of the work session, promise that you will finish it

- Never do research in the deep work time

3) Reflection

- answering questions

How far did I get during this session?

What went well? 

What can I do better the next time? 

What is the biggest problem I can solve during the next session? 
Write the reflections to a daily log.

Trust the process! Action is the goal

What is my motivation? 

- being a recognized freelancer with limited working time 

What might stop me? 

- not prioritizating deep work sessions in my daily schedule

What will I do to remind myself of working on my project?

- print out the commitment

- put the time-slots into my calendar

- share my goal with my closest people