Hi you! Have you ever felt like life is running on autopilot, with your days filled with tasks you have to do rather than things you want to do? If that resonates, you're not alone. This Thursday, I’m sharing a quick exercise that helped me feel more in control and intentional with my time. In … Continue reading Regaining a Sense of Control
How It All Started On the third of July this year, I decided it was finally time for something that had been on my mind for a while. I committed to writing and publishing a blog post each day. The reason for this commitment was the influence of books I had read, YouTube creators I … Continue reading Reflecting on 100 Days of Blogging.
This week, we focused on developing a creative mindset by exploring how curiosity and openness fuel creativity. We discussed practical ways to nurture this, from blocking time in your schedule to setting up an inspiring creative space. We also dove into mindset shifts—embracing curiosity, experimenting without fear of failure, and using routines like Morning Pages. … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: How Will You Make Space for Creativity?
This week, we explored how to cultivate a creative mindset through a variety of approaches: Weekly Topic Kickoff: Cultivating a Creative Mindset & Blog Update: On Monday, we discussed cultivating a creative mindset, emphasizing curiosity, openness, and consistency in building creative habits. What Does It Mean to Have a Creative Mindset?: Tuesday’s post dove into what a … Continue reading Round-Up: How To Keep Your Creative Energy Flowing
When starting a creative project, it's not uncommon to hit a creative block. These moments can feel frustrating, but taking the time to reflect and ask the right questions can help reignite your creativity. To get your creative energy flowing again, I’ve compiled a few questions that might prompt you to think in new ways … Continue reading 3 Reflection Questions to Overcome Creative Block
Finding a creative hobby that truly sticks has always been a bit of a journey for me. I’ve tried my hand at various crafts, but it wasn’t until I discovered crocheting that I realized how fulfilling and rewarding creative hobbies can be. The joy and sense of accomplishment I feel after finishing a project are … Continue reading 10 Low-Cost Creative Hobby Ideas To Start in 2024
What do Matthew Dicks, Hal Elrod, Tiago Forte, and James Clear have in common? Each of these influential figures in personal development experienced (sometimes multiple) intense, life-altering events that profoundly shaped their perspectives and approaches to growth and resilience. And each individual wrote an amazing book which they attribute - in part - to these … Continue reading From Adversity to Growth: Learning from Personal Development Experts
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
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
Discover how embracing a simple hobby can boost your confidence and transform your life. Learn from my journey of exploring various activities until I found the joy and fulfillment in creating.
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