Published by Leonardo Calcagno
Who are you:
Julia Gale
Your current job:
Creative Manager and Photographer in a small company in Cyprus.
In which city are you located?
Currently, I’m living in Paphos, Cyprus
A word to define what kind of worker you are:
Inventive
What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom. Behance, Pinterest, and Dribbble.
What does your office space look like?
I work in a very cozy studio with my сolleagues from the company. Sometimes we are working in the garden or chilling out next to the swimming pool.
What kind of music do you listen when you are working?
Recently, I find out about Spotify and now it’s the best app ever. I can choose the music accordingly to my project or my mood.
Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work?
I do spend time nearly every evening planning my next day, schedule my jobs and projects. I use a standard notebook for that or I like to use Todoist app or Google Calendar if I don’t want to forget something important.
What tips would you give to improve productivity?
Track your tasks on paper or on your phone, be focused on one task at the time and don’t forget to have fun with your friends
You’re better than your colleagues to:
I’m better in the end result, I usually see the end result from the project in the time when we are discussing the task from the customers.
What is the best advice anyone has given you?
Be focused on what you love to do
What is your best tip for saving time?
When you are working on the project turn off all notification on your phone or laptop, it will help you to finish project quicker.
What is your routine start and end of the day?
I start my day early in the morning with walking my dog to the sea-front. After breakfast, I’m driving to the office. Usually, I finished my day with friends or family dinner and relaxing with some podcast or reading a book. I try to avoid Instagram and facebook but it’s not usually possible.
Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?
My Withings watch. I found out when I have my fitness tracker on I’m more active, more energetic.