How I Broke Free From Distractions and Took Control of My Creative Time

July 2, 2025 Mark Trowbridge

I used to think juggling multiple digital gigs meant letting go of structure. I leaned into the digital hustle—emails at midnight, meetings across time zones, constant pings… until I burned out. It wasn’t about working more. It was about working smart. Here’s how I flipped the script and reclaimed my day.

Challenge Your Digital Routine

First, I had to accept that being “always connected” was draining my creativity. I started blocking out deep work hours—no notifications, no meetings, just me and my ideas. It was awkward at first, but it quickly became sacred time.

Use Tools That Work for You—Not Against You

Streamlining my communication was a game-changer. Instead of juggling multiple numbers and apps, I centralized everything using a Telecom as a Service platform. With tools designed for digital entrepreneurs, managing calls and messages felt less like chaos and more like control.

Set Boundaries, Boldly

I stopped apologizing for having a schedule. Clients got used to my time blocks, and honestly, they respected me more for it. Clearer communication led to faster decisions and happier collaborations.

Creativity doesn’t thrive in noise—it flourishes in intention.