Creative Expression as a Pathway to Personal Growth: The Power of a Growth Mindset

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Ready to grow personally and have fun along the way? One of my first posts (the twelfth, to be exact) explored the joy of creative expression. This joy became a reality for me about two years ago when I picked up crocheting. What I discovered is that creative expression offers much more than just happiness—it … Continue reading Creative Expression as a Pathway to Personal Growth: The Power of a Growth Mindset

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

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

Beyond The 40-Hour Workweek: How Many Hours Do You Really Need?

So, you're out there job hunting, and every opportunity that comes your way demands the infamous 40-hour work week. Following Matthew Dicks's understanding of time in his enlightening book Someday is Today, this is a weekly commitment of 2,400 minutes, or 144,000 precious seconds. Seconds of your life that you’ll never get back. Tim Ferris, … Continue reading Beyond The 40-Hour Workweek: How Many Hours Do You Really Need?