ORGANIZATION FOR ARTISTS ✿ How I plan my week as a full time creative!

[@KelseyRodriguez]

What does your productivity system look like? Do you journal, use Notion, or something else? Let me know down in the comments, I'd love ideas for how to continue refining this new workflow!

[@taylorjones5414]

I use Notion for systems, Google Calendar for schedules, and Microsoft ToDo for todos. It’s been working really well!

[@MariJadeWrites]

I journal in my Bullet Journal and make to do lists. Tried and true, works for me :D

[@madameberry]

I use the Passion Planner (mostly for its vertical timeline weekly spreads) and Trello because I love me a good kanban board.

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

My attempts at organising sound so much like what you described 😆 I am trying to be more organised. I have an undated daily planner that helps me schedule time zones throughout the day. But I specifically picked an undated planner because then I don’t have the stress of looking at the dates I’ve missed because of life just happening 😅 I also use a plain notebook to write daily to do lists when I have a lot on my plate. And of course my phone calendar set with alarms for my important stuff haha. But I have tried those “block out your time” apps and they just never work for me. I’m enjoying your additions of “flex days”. This is something I haven’t tried. I have three kids of varying ages from preschool to teen, and I’m a part-time uni student. I want to start making money from my art in a real way, and I love your videos! Thank you so much for keeping up the content!💜😃💜

[@annadreamsart9756]

I don't have a productivity "system". It all hasn't stuck, just like diets I've tried so many. Part of my issue with consistency is the chaos at home. Two kids still at home, three needy dogs, hubby, everything shifting all the time. Add depression, and other things and... idk. I love bullet journals but legit never feel like taking time to Make one. Currently trying an accountability buddy, and a dayplanner dedicated to creative stuff.

[@aiahtisha6088]

It’s crazy how much non art stuff goes into being being an artist. But the reward of being an artist is always more than enough!

[@KelseyRodriguez]

it really is!! All the non-art stuff is a big reason why I started live-streaming, it's good to be able to make content that has basically no extra steps other than just making new work

[@aiahtisha6088]

A multi tasking queen! I always miss the live streams 🥲 It would be super sick to have a discord where multiple people can live art make!

[@taylorjones5414]

@@aiahtisha6088 I was thinking this yesterday! That would be so cool

[@KelseyRodriguez]

@@aiahtisha6088 We actually have a discord! Definitely down to do coworking/art video calls or smth. Here's a link: discord.gg/7sqU8ckU

[@zombiegaby]

A bullet journal is the only thing that's ever worked for me! I write my weekly tasks and every night I plan the following day, when I'm at my most relaxed. It's worked wonders

[@tyraasb8627]

"If I want this to be my job I need to start treating it as if it is my job" - YES I´m gonna keep that in mind, thank you for sharing

[@witchylaurie]

I feel you when you say that it helps you being motivated and consistent! I started my channel as a way to be more productive. By posting regularly, I know I have to create something in order to keep up, if you know what I mean

[@KelseyRodriguez]

Exactly! There's definitely another end of the spectrum where having too much pressure is a bad thing, but having some expectations & deadlines definitely helps keep you on track with long-term goals

[@REChronic54]

After months of “just draw regularly/everyday” and winging it, i finally came to the same conclusion that I actually need to schedule things if I want to stop feeling overwhelmed and get somewhere lol Currently doing that; it’s tough but it’s already helping by laying everything out.

[@arielseescoral2607]

I find the best exercise time for me is to wake up an hour earlier than usual and do a 15-30 minute workout so I’m not dreading it all day lol

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

It’s nice to be consistent! Its so hard to have a fixed schedule at home with weird hours! For a while due to the 2020 situation, I did some part time work from home and had so much time for art, videos, exercise, and even cooking! But now I’m back at work and I’m having trouble balancing, especially when I work into late evenings. Sometimes I get up so late and barely work on art in the mornings before heading back to my job. I did some thinking and I’ll be a) reducing my work hours and b) switching to morning shifts so I can be home by lunchtime to work on my art and videos! I’ll have less money because less hours, but my channel and artwork will have more much-needed attention paid to it!

[@DonnasCorner]

Wow! 6k subs! I feel like you’re doing a great job 👏 Take care of your health! Looking forward to your changes :)

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

@@DonnasCorner thank you! I had a few vids blow up, unfortunately I just had to private some of them as they aren't bringing in an audience interested in most of my content ahh! I've been taking a lot of advice from Kelsey's vids!

[@uhpluplum]

I feel very encouraged with this video right now, because you remind me to be supportive of my dream and believe in what I do! I just want to do it and enjoy myself! xxx

[@LloydLewisArtist]

Great video. Organising my week is definitely my kryptonite. I will certainly look at getting a planner and being more organised. Thanks Kelsey.

[@Sargassogirl]

super admire your dedication to what you want to do - the idea of treating something like a full time job before it is makes a lot of sense! good luck dude!

[@handwrittenbybelle]

Hello, Kelsey! Your videos are helpful and informative especially for someone starting a calligraphy business. I was a hobbyist before but now I am inspired to pursue this! Thank you! ✨️

[@Rememberthepathpodcast]

This was so helpful! I’m in the stage of turning this into a career and have been looking for ways to organize everything!

[@artbysehrish4616]

i started following your videos once i came across your channel and i have to say i've been so impressed with how you've organized everything especially at this young age. you are definitely an example to follow

[@shortyangel2010]

Your videos have really helped me organize what i want for my year :). I think weekly i am going to block off spaces for different types of tasks but not specify one for each day so i dont feel in a rut by planning overwhelm

[@OliverWallaceStories]

I'm really enjoying your videos - in this one I found without a visual aid - like text or an image of your schedule page while you speak it was super hard for my dyslexic brain to follow what you were saying and so theres a limit to what I'm getting from it. Just cutting back and forth to a picture of your schedule page would have helped hugely. hope that comes over as constructive feed back as intended. Thanks again for all the effort, energy and generous sharing.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

that definitely makes sense! The production on this one was a bit more rushed than usual but I'll definitely incorporate more visual stuff when I talk about this in the future, I appreciate the comment!

[@muppetbabybobby]

Really excited to see this because I’ve been really struggling trying to be productive. I’m in my senior year of high school and I’m overwhelmed with school work and my AP Art portfolio. I can never seem to find time for both !! But I’m trying!! So I guess that counts

[@DonnasCorner]

Yes. That totally counts :)

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

Definitely counts! You're doing great! 😃💜

[@ellasketch]

Kelseey, you have no idea how much you've helped me with this video! My schedule is basically similar to yours, and now when seeing someone organizing all of that in one very efficient way, I feel really inspired 😁

[@joelsalinasiii3384]

This is great, I’ve been in the same boat and I’m definitely going to work on using my Bullet Journal, I have one but not great at using it, but this makes it look very streamlined. Your content is great-inspiring & productive. I’m going to check out more of your content and comment. Thank You.

[@julys__art]

thats the most helpful video ever........ i really suck at organizing but I think that's a head start for me

[@isaniart]

I definitely struggle to balance creating art that I love and my mental health. I took a break from KZbin in the fall because pushing myself to create something small each week wasn’t as valuable as creating larger pieces. I need to reconsider how I want my channel structured, because a complete painting a week is not sustainable whatsoever

[@ArtofMichi]

I absolutely love your content! I'm so bad at scheduling and tried so many ways to fix this problem. Especially being a freelancer 😅! Thank you so much for these tips I will definitely use them 😊

[@bookingbloodlinebrothers2445]

love and respect for sure!

[@ArtiBeebs]

As of late, I don’t have a set schedule other then having started streaming on twitch at a set time. I really want to start KZbin, and have that my main focus, you’re really showing it’s possible to grow on here. I’ve also done bullet journaling, and did see results, so I’m going to start doing that again.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

People often look over bullet journaling because it isn't as powerful right out of the gate as the easier to set up online tools, but something about the analog nature of it really helps me destress. I'm glad it's working well for you! I might make some dedicated videos about bullet journaling in the future, or at least include it more heavily in vlogs going forward. Def checking out your twitch though!

[@life.in.archive]

I love this. I have been trying to grow my art channel but I have to pause for a while because we are in a process of moving to a temporary house while managing the construction of our house. Once I have time I will surely try your style and kindda tweak it. Good thing your videos showed up in recommendation. Thank you for sharing!

[@aiahtisha6088]

Ahhhh yes! New post let’s goooo.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

DAMN you were fast!!!

[@aiahtisha6088]

Got that notification bell ON 🤌🏽💁🏽‍♀️

[@annadreamsart9756]

My very loose plan is daily to dos, and "not to do" days. So, like print on demand is on the weekend, everything else is the weekdays. I try to make Wednesday a dot i's and cross t's tiny things day. But tbh I get interrupted so often and have depression that makes it foggy so it's all a struggle. I'm in the process of "minimalizing" a bit. Letting stuff, people, tasks go to find more silence and focus.

[@alma.pedro.]

I'm grateful.

[@JudeandherPencil]

The struggle for self-organization is real yo’!❤️🙌

[@sincerelyharmz]

Kelsey! Your videos are always a pleasure to watch! I finally created my youtube channel - ready to slowly branch away from Instagram as my main platform. I am still nervous about putting myself on camera but the desire is real strong. Just wanted to thank you for being such a relatable figure and an inspiring one too!!

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I still get a little sick from nerves every time I get ready to film, it's totally normal. I'm so proud of you for taking the leap and being determined to stick with it!

[@TheNerdyKiwi]

Yes, I made it early!! New vid let's goooo

[@fuzzydragons]

sounds very organized 😀 got a physical planner the other day to try and help me stay organized better *crosses fingers

[@LoveDalaArt]

Loved this. I also use a bullet journal but haven't thought to more specific and consistent. I did notice u didn't mention time daily for social media comments, emails, phone calls, connecting with other artists, working on your podcast etc. Do u just add them in sporadically or have thay sort of stuff planned out too?

[@KelseyRodriguez]

That's wrapped up in "admin tasks" for me, which I try not to do every day but ends up bleeding into my early mornings & evenings mostly

[@PirateOfTheNorth]

Thanks for these tips. I’m so chaotic when it comes to planning

[@shemer00]

I love your videos. Thank you for another good one! I hope your doing well

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I am! Finally getting into the swing of things again I feel like. Thank you so much for your support

[@monohia615]

been loving these vlogs. rooting for you from a corner! but I was wondering is there somewhere to view your finished work?

[@KelseyRodriguez]

There will be soon! I need to photograph everything and update my website with a portfolio section

[@leuvaart4982]

super!

[@apollodraws24]

I have a question what is bullet journal made by?

[@KelseyRodriguez]

it’s a type of journal you can get anywhere, you just need dot grid paper. This one is from Leuchtturm

[@HannaLunaYT]

I use notion and sticky notes

[@rachelstallings5460]

As re you making time to do art off camera? Do you find it helps you to be creative and push your boundaries or is it not motivating to you?

[@KelseyRodriguez]

Sometimes I make art off camera in my free time, but generally my video production timeline is short enough that I film pretty much everything to have content for vlogs, Patreon, etc. I feel pretty comfy filming my art so I don't think I notice any significant changes in how willing I am to experiment, push myself, etc!

[@ovschinikov]

I think i'm too hard on myself xD i do 8 hrs/day client related work, weekends included. How r all these artists so relaxed and still making money? 😂

[@madxi462]

She is like my dream future me. I have brown hair. I also have a dream of having a cat 🐈‍⬛