Strategy 1:

Prioritize

All work/art is not created equal. There are tasks that are important, but there are also the tasks and projects that will generate the greatest return on your time. Whatever your process is, prioritize your most important projects. If you don’t prioritize them, they won’t get done, or they will take far more time than they should. Remember, email will always be there. Little annoyances will persist. Prioritize, and stay focused.

Strategy 2:

Ritualize

Your will power is not enough. It is a limited resource, so don’t overload your will power and your energy by creating dozens of individual, unrelated goals. It's been well researched that the greatest progress comes not through large changes, but through smaller changes in our habits and by ‘stacking habits'. Once you prioritize, this second step to ritualize is critical to your success as an artist or creative professional.

Strategy 3:

Calendarize

To-do lists were fine when we were young and had few obligations, but in today’s world they will not suffice. You cannot win the war when the distractions of social media, streaming movies and cell phone notifications never cease to plead for attention. Your to-do list is no match. If you do not put your priorities on the calendar, and protect your time, realize that no one will protect it for you.

Who is This For?

If any of the following sounds like you, do yourself a favor and do not miss this 1 day course...

"I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I always have too much to do and not enough time."

We’ve all been there. We live in a hectic world with so many opportunities. On top of that, we are bombarded by emails, and notifications on our computers and phones. Feeling overwhelmed is where so many people are today. You are in the right place. We can help you silence the noise and learn how to get back in control of your life. You are not alone, and this course will give you practical tools to help you get back on top of your creative projects as well as your other priorities in life.

"What if my calendar isn't fully mine? What if I'm on location with a film or a TV show or I'm touring with a band and don't have a 'normal' schedule for months at a time?"

That can be a real challenge to adapt to. It can be hard on family and other relationships, as well as on your ability to pivot and remain productive. The good news is that you are not alone and we can help you design your goals and priorities to fit these kinds of challenges. Remember, God is still in charge and has provided tools and opportunities for you to remain healthy during these unique seasons.  Our system is practical for everyone, but the most helpful dynamic for you is how flexible it is.

"What if I tried other systems and they never really worked?"

We hear you! We've been there. That’s why we designed this course to be really simple, accessible and practical. You don’t need any expensive tools or programs, and you don’ need a PhD to figure it out. We designed the tips and techniques to be easy to start utilizing and we also have segments on how to maintain these new habits without getting overwhelmed. In fact, we teach you how to create new habits, and how to put them on autopilot so you don’t really need to think hard about them in the future. Trust us, this course is for you and will help you in ways other courses and techniques may have failed.

"Does God care how I use my time? Don't I have freedom in Christ?"

Yes, we have tremendous freedom in Christ. We should rejoice over this freedom from sin, guilt and shame. But what is that freedom supposed to be used for? Christ didn’t die for us to be careless. No. Jesus died for us so that we might live for him, and now he expects us to use our freedom to pursue a deeper relationship with God as we seek to love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. This includes our time…from observing the Sabbath, to our creative passions and our work. As the apostle Paul wrote, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” – Colossians 3:23 (ESV)  But this is not bad news. It is good news, because God knows your talents and your heart. He gave you those passions and invites you to create with excellence while growing deeper in your faith.  This course will give you a deeper sense of God’s love as well as a more grand perspective about your time and how you spend your time. Join us for the course to gain this more robust and wonderful perspective.

"I'm not sure this course is for me, who is it for?"

This one day course is for ALL visual & performing artists, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, Illustrators, video game designers, writers, media and creative professionals. Whatever your art, our principles will help you see how to use your time in a new way and empower you to get to a place of rest and freedom.

Your Hosts, Joel & Michelle.

Joel and Michelle have been mentoring and discipling artists around the globe for over 30 years. From LA to NY and London to Africa, Norway, Taiwan, Australia and more.

Artists and creative professionals look to the teaching and mentorship of Joel and Michelle for help with both their career and their spiritual walk.

Joel and Michelle are the founders of both Arts & Entertainment Ministries (AEM) and the Arts & Entertainment Institute (AEI) where they teach artists and creative professionals.

And now for the FIRST time after they have received many questions from artists and creatives about how to have effective and productive time management strategies, Joel and Michelle decided to create a live time management training.