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Automation: Rest for Your Creative Process

Automation: Rest for Your Creative Process

Create more impact with less overwhelm through mindful automation

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Marissa Garza
Feb 16, 2025
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As a mission-driven creative, you know that your ability to create meaningful change doesn't come from constantly pushing yourself to the limit—it comes when you allow space to recharge. Just as the body remains active in its rest—repairing cells, consolidating memories, and preparing for the next day—your creative practice thrives when you give it room to breathe. This is where automation steps in as a form of rest for your process.

Decision Fatigue: The Energy Drain You Don’t See

Every decision you make, big or small, consumes energy. The act of choosing what task to tackle next, where to store your latest draft, or how to share your work online—all of these micro-decisions add up, draining the energy you could be using for your creative output. According to the American Medical Association, decision fatigue is real, leading to lower-quality choices as the day wears on. The more decisions you’re forced to make, the harder it becomes to focus on the work that truly matters.

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