Mine was Notion. That app has really helped me to save my head from serious stress. I use it to plan content, manage tasks and even keep random ideas when inspiration are crossing my mind when on the bus. To be honest, I can't even imagine my workflow without it.
The free tools work well, but we also need to know that the premium ones make life easier. I used to manage with Canva free version, but after I paid for the Pro version, the difference was clear. No more watermarks problems or limited templates.
I used to chase trends like it's the only way out, thinking that’s how I’ll blow.😂 But truth be told, evergreen content is the real plug. My old article from 2022 is still bringing some considerable views till today, while trending ones fade after one week.
There was a time I lost a client because I missed deadline three times and it was life responsibilities that caused it. To be honest, I was so devastated. I even wanted to quit designing at that period. But looking back now, it taught me discipline. I learned how to plan better and stop taking too many gigs at once.
Honestly, creative freedom is something that I like😂 . But sometimes when I get 100% free hand to do whatever I like, I end up stuck like, where do I even start from? But when there’s limit, my head brings ideas faster.