Starting + Restarting the Course
Starting & restarting – hey, it's all part of the learning process! Here's how past students have tried to stay accountable. ▶️
These are some tips our students have found helpful:
Schedule Squarespace design time onto your calendar. (Seriously... Schedule it! 📆)
Start small. Schedule 1/2 hr to 1hr blocks for one week. Once you’re in a groove, work your way up to 2+ hours.
Be specific about what you’ll accomplish by that time period. EX: Finish the Halcyon Shop.
Set your goals
Decide what you'd like to accomplish in the course for the week (given how many hours you have available) and schedule it onto your calendar or task list! 📆✅
Write your goals down on a sticky note or somewhere physical so you are reminded of them. Bathroom mirror, perhaps?
Start with 3 small steps you can take to get there: (i.e — I can work on the course from 4PM-8PM this Monday & Thursday and from 2pm-6PM this Saturday)
Use Toby to organize your tabs (and life).
This Chrome plugin aggregates all your links, inspiration & all the resources you need to work on your sites — all in ONE NIFTY FOLDER.
Try organizing a special collection to work on the level for super quick access to everything you need to get down to designing (...without getting lost in tab clutter).
Try our POModoro Video! ⏰
This 2 Hour POModoro Technique: Studying + Productivity Timer is great for a quick dose of productivity. You’ll have 25 mins to work (work work work work), then you get 5 minutes to rest up and drink water.🚰 If these Pomeranians don’t keep you focused, we don’t know what will. 🐶
Join our Super Productive Time
Every Tuesday and Thursday students from all courses get together for an hour to do some ℭo-working. It’s a way to keep yourself accountable while also getting a chance to work alongside other creatives.
Schedule that time, yo!
Check out this sample schedule 👀
Ahh… the wonders of Toby!
Watch Chelli's process & tips for getting back into the course:
Getting stuck or feeling frustrated? You're not alone 🤗
Sooo, you're stretching your current capabilities to a completely new level & learning LOTS of new skills. Growth can feel extremely frustrating sometimes — ARGHHH!
Here's some tips from students on how to get through it.
We're are our own worst critics. 😩 Getting feedback from others can get help you get unstuck, give you a refreshing perspective, and out of your own head ❤️
Remember... it's 100% okay to move through the course at your own pace. It's NOT about how quickly or slowly you move through the course. Take care of yourself and take breaks when you need to.
Don't be afraid to reach out for love, encouragement, support, tips, and cookies in the #pep-talk channel for a little pick me up 🥰
It's TOTALLY normal to run into frustration on your journey.
Through all the ups, downs, and lightbulb moments it's going to be that much more satisfying when you hit your goals & touch that trophy! 🏆
