One Simple Tool to Improve Your Follow Through
As a multi-passionate creative that enjoys working in many mediums, something that I often struggle with is my follow through. As soon as my motivation for a project fizzles out—and it does —I usually just move on to something else. Even though I want to finish the project, and I have a desire to do it, something stops me from continuing.
5 Ways to Slow Down When it Feels Like Life is Moving Too Fast
Noticing how fast our kids grow is this reminder I think to be more present with them. So how can we slow down when it feels like life is moving too fast? Well here are 5 things you can do right now that have worked for me.
The Secret to Tackling Clutter Once and For All
Let me tell you a story.
Girl comes home from work, walks in her house, looks around at all the clutter, feels dejected, overwhelmed, and a little appalled. Girl walks through house, keeping eyes above clutter and pretends it’s not there so she doesn’t have to deal with it. Girl does the usual things, goes to bed, sleeps, wakes up, leaves for work and does it all over again. Each day preceding the next though, somehow the clutter expands.
The Best Mental Health Tool for Artists and Anybody with Anxiety
As an artist and human that regularly struggles with anxiety and depression I’ve had to practice mindfulness to feel any sort of sanity in moments of distress. Sometimes I go days feeling apathetic because the art I’m making feels like crap and so I feel deflated and discouraged. In those moments it’s hard to get back into a groove that feels productive. Some days just taking a shower and getting dressed is an accomplishment… And that’s totally okay.