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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Do you feel alone in your creative business? In this article and video, you’ll find strategies for finding connections and community that give you the support you need to keep moving forward. I have found that when I meet a new person, and I tell them what I do— that I run a creative business, […]