Embracing Failures as Datapoints for Growth

Self-Compassion and Creativity

Understanding failures as valuable datapoints for future success can significantly enhance your journey in creative hobbies and personal growth. Instead of viewing setbacks as reasons to quit, we can learn from them and continue to grow. This perspective shift is essential for cultivating creativity and resilience. Turning Frustration into Creative Growth Years ago, I took … Continue reading Embracing Failures as Datapoints for Growth

Eliminate Friction: How Daily Habits Drive Personal Growth

Incorporating a new habit can be challenging, especially when trying to integrate it into an already busy schedule. However, my partner's journey with daily running offers some insightful lessons on how to make a new habit stick and even thrive. A Daily Habit My partner picked up the habit of running almost a year ago. … Continue reading Eliminate Friction: How Daily Habits Drive Personal Growth

How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Boost Creativity with Daily Affirmations

Today is day 34 in my streak of posting to this blog. There is nothing special about the number 34, but still I felt a moment of appreciation for keeping up with this habit for such a long period of time. Every single day since July 3rd I took the time to create a small … Continue reading How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Boost Creativity with Daily Affirmations

Discovering Self-Realization Through Creative Hobbies

In a previous article, I shared my struggle with finding a hobby that truly stuck. I always dabbled between different projects, periodically switching from hobby to hobby. My student room was filled with the remnants of various impulsive projects, each abandoned for the next fleeting interest. For the past 18 months, I have been consistently … Continue reading Discovering Self-Realization Through Creative Hobbies

Mastering New Habits: Overcome Discomfort and Achieve Success in 30 Days

Starting a new habit is hard. Whatever you have chosen to pursue may be difficult, uncomfortable, or boring at first. Maintaining a habit you've had for years is automatic. So why do we tend to think that the discomfort of the first week or two will persist, leading us to slowly perform the habit less … Continue reading Mastering New Habits: Overcome Discomfort and Achieve Success in 30 Days