The Michelle Hickey Design Blog

In this book review of Atomic Habits by James Clear, I explore the role that environment plays in making our habits stick. If you tend to start and stop new initiatives before they are complete, in this post, you’ll find inspiration to help you follow through on your biggest dreams. While Atomic Habits does not […]

In this book review of Educated by Tara Westover, we explore the idea of questioning your truths. What if everything that you knew to be true, was a warped version of reality? That there was an entire world out there, of possibility and prosperity, that you didn’t even know you had access to? It sounds […]

Have you ever wondered how to build a creative community? Have you ever wondered if that is even possible for an introvert? Can you find the friends and still get to keep your space? In this video interview, you’ll learn how entrepreneur Tom Ross built his creative empire, centered around community, in his own introverted […]

Where should you focus your efforts to grow your business? If you’re struggling to figure out whether email marketing, Instagram, Pinterest, or one of the many other alternatives will be the best avenue to grow your creative business, a powerful tactic from the book, The One Thing, by Gary Keller, will help you to determine […]

Have you crafted your definite chief aim — the thing that will be your beacon as you set off to accomplish your biggest goals? In this post, you’ll learn how to use this strategy from the classic, Think and Grow Rich to get exactly what you want. Today I’m talking about the personal development classic, […]

Wondering how to make more sales in your creative business? We’ve got ten tips to put you on the track to generating more income as soon as possible. Selling pains If you’re like me, selling doesn’t come naturally. I used to think that I’d have to change who I am to become successful, but I […]

Is self-care essential for business growth? If so, how are you supposed to find time to fit it in? This article and video weighs the pros and cons of self care and offers a practical strategy for daily practice.

Are you a creative introvert who feels like you have to fake it in order to succeed? Do you live in fear that someone is going to call you out and expose you as a poser? In this post and video, Michelle shares five easy strategies you can use to overcome imposter syndrome so that […]

Looking to grow as a creative business owner without having to think so hard about it? Habits are your key to finding the success that you’re hoping for, without all of the strife. We creatives a colorful group, with varying experiences, interests, and goals, which is why I encourage you to identify the habits that […]