Lately I’ve been feeling the freedom that comes with having a bit more unstructured time, but I’ve also seen how my productivity plateaued in direct correlation with how much more free time I had. 

Don’t get me wrong, I value unstructured time, but there’s a part of me that feels even more lost when I don’t have concrete goals I’m working toward. It got me thinking where I could be more intentional rather than random in my life on a day-to-day basis.

I hope the start of a new season hasn't been too abrupt of a shift for you. I love September, and I adore back-to-school season, but... (whispers) I think I love summer just a little bit more? I wonder: when the weather or season changes, does the commitment to savoring my life – just because – really have to all go away?

“Remember that you coming into your power is a small, radical act within your circle of control.” ~ Paco de Leon, author, illustrator, personal finance expert, and founder of The Yell Yeah Group.

Since creating The Hell Yeah Group, Paco has “dedicated her life’s work to helping folks feel less weird about money,” and through her articles and resources, she offers so much with artists in mind. Here are 3 of her resources to get started…