It’s incredibly important to realize that rest time is just as important as work time. They are meant to work together, to keep our minds (and lives ) happy and healthy. This is why learning to hit the pause button (and the Stop one too) is an important skill to have.
My best tip for ensuring that you have more restful moments in your day is to schedule time for it. Adding some tranquility to your day will allow your brain the R&R restoration that it craves.
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How surrounding yourself with plants in the studio (or home) can be good for the creative soul.
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With everything going on in the world how can we stay hopeful, productive, and dedicated to running a freelance business?
The illustrator in me wishes I could wave a magic wand and make things better… but we don’t live in a Disney movie, lovely as they are. Instead, I’ll share 10 things that I often do to feel more light-hearted, productive, and hopeful.
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Why I am grateful to live as a Freelance Illustrator and how you can cultivate a sense of gratitude in your life.
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It’s so important to find moments of calm in our day and art is a wonderful way to explore and enjoy those moments - alone or with your family.
Doodling is an excellent outlet for stress relief, without a large cost or time investment. Read on for additional benefits of doodling as well as some suggestions on what/how to doodle.
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How using simple affirmations on a daily basis can improve your mindset, lift your mood and build self-confidence. This is especially important when times are tough, and it becomes harder to curb negative emotions - such as fear, anxiety, and sadness. If you are not comfortable coming up with your own affirmation, I have a helpful, ready-made list of more than 25 affirmations to get you started.
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Podcasts and Ted Talk recommendations to help you feel more hopeful and positive. Over 10 great listens to help you feel less blah and more inspired.
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The first post in a planned series “Healthy living for creatives and freelancers”. How daily meditation can help to increase focus, creative energy and well-being.
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Talking about my return to blogging with the newly created “Simply Creative Blog”. A blog community that centers on art, illustration, family and freelancing - while sharing valuable creative resources. As a freelancer and mom of three, I understand how hard it can be to try and harmonize career and family. I will to share information to make this easier, so other creatives feel inspired and motivated. Happy creating!
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