Part of being a self-employed creative is having to plan what an average day should look like. This is both that is both liberating and overwhelming at the same time.

I am always on the quest to find the perfect daily routine and rituals. It gives me the feeling of being more productive.

More important, it makes me feel like I have a little control in my life.

It turns out I am not alone. As I talk to more Compulsive Creatives, I realize this is part of our brains loving chaos while not wanting to feel out of control or unproductive. So, here is an infographic that will help you feel more connected in the mess we call life.

This graphic was created by Format, an online portfolio website. They surveyed over 2000 of their clients to compile this date. You can check out the version with scrolling effects here.