I feel like I’m always agitated or frustrated trying to do work or solve something creatively, what are tips to enjoy the process more? I just hate everything I make or write sometimes after feedback and it makes me not like what I’m doing.

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Do creative work you love off the clock and fiercely protect the time and energy you need to keep doing it.

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Easy. Take a page from Mel Brooks:
“Brooks adopted a simple philosophy to studio notes early in his career. No matter how outrageous or stupid or absurd the demand, say yes. Say yes to everything. Then, once the honchos have been placated, do what you were going to do anyway.” https://www.slashfilm.com/1109726/mel-brooks-had-a-brilliant-trick-for-dealing-with-studio-notes-just-say-yes/

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All about the setting.

Low/natural light. Jazz or funk music. Snacks. Close teams/slack.

These all help me not panic or punch a wall. Especially after being feedbacked into a corner by CDs/client/account.

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Hope all is well. This is my first time asking for refferal. Please help.

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I have worked with pharma, FMCG and currently with Manufacturing client as BA, more on supply chain.

I am looking for Business Analyst, Consultant role . Please refer me for all the opening in your organization.

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