The importance of “play” without “purpose.” We all know how important it is to get our “work” done. It’s the way we pay the bills. It puts a roof over our heads. It gives us a sense of purpose. It’s “what we do!” But what about play? Since about the age of 10, we have […]
5 large-scale reorganization tips for that studio clean-up you’ve been avoiding! OK, I know that is a SCARY topic, but… Have you ever decided to do one small studio clean-up task only to have it morph into a full-blown room make-over? You probably have. Cleaning out the one closet of supplies leads to swapping out
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Where do you find inspiration? How do you like capturing those inspirations? I find inspiration everywhere and I’m so grateful my phone has a camera on it! Technology can be a challenge sometimes but BOY how I love being able to whip out my phone and take a snap when I see something that catches
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Making Time for Yourself… So, what’s your move when stress hits? For me, a few things come to mind, none of which are particularly helpful…stress eating, stress cocktails, crying, pulling the covers over my head, and waiting until it blows over. Anybody else? Yep, I’ve tried them all…and none of them made me feel much
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It’s everywhere, and nowhere when you need it! My Five Tips For Better Focus With all the distractions of modern life, it can be hard to stay focused on the task at hand! It’s hard enough to remain focused on what you WANT to do, never mind the actual DOING part! Focus is one of
From “Why Can’t I” To “How Can I” It’s that time of week again and I’m going to be perfectly honest. I’m struggling. I don’t know about you, but sometimes what life throws at you just seems so overwhelming and unfair. It’s easy to get caught up in the “I can’t do this anymore” self-talk.
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…For the mind What am I soaking in right now? Sometimes I need to soak in art, creativity, and color….something inspirational and fun! Sometimes I MUST soak in something that keeps me from going insane…something that gets me off the ledge. Like a calming bubble bath in the chaos of life. Mentorship, business book, what
…on the highway of life. Sometimes life throws you a wrong turn or sends you on detours with miles of road construction on the highway of life! How do you handle it when your plans are rolling along and, out of the blue, something throws you off track? I mean… WAY off track? It’s hard
A match made in heaven! OK, so this one is going to start out a little patchy, a little contradictory… Yep, I’m going to contradict myself right in front of the whole world. READY? I LOVE a good routine! You know – that thing you do the same way, at the same time, for the
On the speed of change…. Have you ever felt like Wiley Coyote, and the world around you is the Roadrunner? BEEP! BEEP! With all the new technology, gadgets, and everything moving so fast that it seems hard to keep up? Sometimes you feel like you just want to give up. Well, have I got some
