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The Organised Creative OS: A Notion Template for Freelancers

The Organised Creative OS: A Notion Template for Freelancers

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

Feeling scattered in your creative business? This all-in-one system brings clarity, structure, and focus to your day.

How to prompt ChatGPT like a pro (and actually get what you need)

How to prompt ChatGPT like a pro (and actually get what you need)

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

Not getting what you need from ChatGPT? OpenAI shared new tips for writing better prompts — here’s a quick guide to what actually works.

How to work like you: 3 personality tools to understand yourself better

How to work like you: 3 personality tools to understand yourself better

by Jess Allison | Self-improvement

Want to understand yourself better at work? These three personality tools can help you work with more clarity and less stress.

The Knowledge Battle: Which AI Has the Freshest Data in 2025?

The Knowledge Battle: Which AI Has the Freshest Data in 2025?

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

I asked six of the top AI models the same question to compare their response. Some think in databases, some write like pros, and only a few have real-time updates.

How to calculate your freelance rate (and avoid undercharging)

How to calculate your freelance rate (and avoid undercharging)

by Jess Allison | Workflows

Freelancers often undercharge without realising. Use this simple formula to calculate your true hourly freelance rate and make sure your pricing actually works for you.

Save brand colours as shortcuts to speed up your workflow

Save brand colours as shortcuts to speed up your workflow

by Jess Allison | Workflows

Don’t waste time searching for hex codes or using a colour-picker, save your brand colours as text replacement shortcuts instead.

Which task should I work on next? Ask the Eisenhower Matrix

Which task should I work on next? Ask the Eisenhower Matrix

by Jess Allison | Workflows

Stop juggling tasks and prioritise like a pro.

Eat the frog: tackle your hardest task first

Eat the frog: tackle your hardest task first

by Jess Allison | Workflows

There’s a ‘frog’ on your to-do list. Don’t let it win! Tackle it head-on.

How to create an ADHD friendly task dashboard in Notion

How to create an ADHD friendly task dashboard in Notion

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

Traditional to-do lists can be overwhelming, especially with ADHD. This simple Notion dashboard helps you stay on track without the stress.

How to make your website more accessible

How to make your website more accessible

by Jess Allison | Workflows

We learned a lot about accessibility while researching this article—hopefully, it helps you too!

How to do a business process review (especially as a freelancer)

How to do a business process review (especially as a freelancer)

by Jess Allison | Workflows

Like a spring clean for your business, a business process review will help you work smarter not harder.

Improve your productivity with these calendar hacks (and tips for ADHD brains)

Improve your productivity with these calendar hacks (and tips for ADHD brains)

by Jess Allison | Workflows

Make your calendar work for you with practical tips to structure your day, avoid overwhelm, and stay on track — like time-blocking, and visual cues.

Find the perfect font for your project

Find the perfect font for your project

by Jess Allison | Workflows

What the font do I need to make my project look good?

How to create a home inventory

How to create a home inventory

by Jess Allison | Workflows

Keep track of what you own for insurance, documentation and peace of mind.

How to create a “copy” link in Google Workplace

How to create a “copy” link in Google Workplace

by Aimee Cowie | Tools and apps

A simple step-by-step guide on how to share a Gsuite link that forces the user to create a copy before viewing the file.

Developing a gratitude practice

Developing a gratitude practice

by Jess Allison | Self-improvement

Some things I do to connect with the good in my life, and ideas for developing your own gratitude practice.

What I’ve learned from one year of parenting

What I’ve learned from one year of parenting

by Jess Allison | Self-improvement

They say it takes 10,000 hours to become expert at something, which is 1 year, 1 month and 21 days without breaks. So am I a parenting expert now? Not quite.

Why you should be your own butler

Why you should be your own butler

by Jess Allison | Self-improvement

New decision framework just dropped: will my future self be grateful for this?

How I use Apple Shortcuts to manage this blog

How I use Apple Shortcuts to manage this blog

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

Apple Shortcuts can turn any URL into an app on your iPhone Home screens.

What I’ve learned from the GenAI MasterClass

What I’ve learned from the GenAI MasterClass

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

I watched the GenAI MasterClass so you don’t have to.

Website Feedback Tracking Sucks (But BugHerd Fixes It)

Website Feedback Tracking Sucks (But BugHerd Fixes It)

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

Herd bugs, not cats, with the BugHerd website feedback tracking tool.

How to make a new year bingo card

How to make a new year bingo card

by Jess Allison | Self-improvement

New year, new goal setting method! We took the new year bingo card idea for a spin.

How to personalise ChatGPT

How to personalise ChatGPT

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

Telling ChatGPT about your tone of voice and other preferences will help it produce better, more accurate results.

How to triage and queue episodes in the Apple Podcasts app

How to triage and queue episodes in the Apple Podcasts app

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

Make the most of Apple Podcasts by honing the listening list, so it becomes a personal radio station!

Monthly favourites — December 2024

Monthly favourites — December 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

Learning about fear setting, minimum effective dose and our untrustworthy brains from Tim Ferriss, with a side of baby data tracking.

Monthly favourites — November 2024

Monthly favourites — November 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

Learn great copywriting, ADHD and Dr Mindy Pelz were all in my earbuds this month.

Should I use AI, given its concerning environmental impact?

Should I use AI, given its concerning environmental impact?

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

AI is here, but let’s talk about whether we should really be using it.

Monthly favourites — October 2024

Monthly favourites — October 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

On teams that work well together, and raising happy, resilient children (and adults).

How to create a professional resume in Notion

How to create a professional resume in Notion

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

How I use Notion to create and share my professional resume, with a template so you can too.

Monthly favourites — September 2024

Monthly favourites — September 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

On return to work styling, and improving coaching skills.

How to create a consistent YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop

How to create a consistent YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

A peek behind the magic curtain at our YouTube thumbnail template.

5 things you can do with Google Lens in Chrome

5 things you can do with Google Lens in Chrome

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

You can now use Google Lens in Chrome, so here’s what that’s good for!

Monthly favourites — August 2024

Monthly favourites — August 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

On restarting old projects with thanks to new inspiration.

How I setup a new mac

How I setup a new mac

by Jess Allison | Workflows

If you like a clean and tidy digital workspace, these are some things you may want to adjust when setting up a new mac… or improving an old one!

How to blur part of an image for free

How to blur part of an image for free

by Jess Allison | Tools and apps

If you need to blur part of an image and can’t afford Photoshop, try the free blur tools in Canva or Awesome Screenshot!

Monthly favourites — June & July 2024

Monthly favourites — June & July 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

Using AI at work, and Michelle Obama’s life story.

Monthly favourites — May 2024

Monthly favourites — May 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

On navigating overwhelm: mental health, motherhood and the state of the world.

Monthly favourites — March & April 2024

Monthly favourites — March & April 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

Life skills, effective habits, your 4 key financial numbers, and some escapist television.

Monthly favourites — February 2024

Monthly favourites — February 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

Lessons in black humour, originality, productivity and low standards.

Monthly favourites — December 2023 & January 2024

Monthly favourites — December 2023 & January 2024

by Producing Paradise | Inspo

A cheesy drama and some good news.

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