Are you open to possibilities?
12 days ago • 2 min readHave you ever paused to consider all of the things that are possible for you? As an artist when I first started selling my art back in 2005, I didn't know it would be possible for my work to be displayed in galleries and for sale in gift shops. A lot has happened in my personal since then, seeing my youngest through three liver transplants, graduating college with a master's degree, worked a regular job before going in on my coaching business, which also has pivoted a time or three. These...
READ POSTThe Secret to Success? Get Uncomfortable.
19 days ago • 2 min readFor many years, I stayed away from places and events that required my art to be juried and evaluated. So, for the longest time, I played it safe, avoiding art shows, competitions, and any situation where my work would be judged. It was comfortable, but it was also limiting. The only places I felt comfortable were the farmer's market and the local county fair. I’ve realized that to truly grow as an artist and reach more people, I needed to step outside of my comfort zone. Getting my art into...
READ POST#009 - Avoiding Burnout with Regular Breaks
22 days ago • 2 min readThis weekly Wild-Hearted is brought to you by: Get in front of people by sponsoring this newsletter Learn more Hey there, I hope your sketchbook or journal is filling up with amazing ideas! If you've missed that email, you can still read it here! This week, we’re going to focus on the importance of taking regular breaks to avoid burnout and keep your creativity thriving. Actionable Tip: Take regular breaks to avoid burnout. Working non-stop can lead to exhaustion and burnout. Scheduling...
READ POSTA Day in the Life
26 days ago • 2 min readWhen I first started taking my business a little bit more seriously, I would devour self-help and business books, and one common theme I noticed was that people would get up before the crack of dawn. Now I naturally wake up every morning between 6 and 7 am and for a while I forced myself to get up at 4:30, you know for the success and all. But I soon realized that's not going to work for me. I returned to my regular schedule of waking between 6 and 7 am and going to bed between 8 and 9 pm. I...
READ POSTMore time is coming your way
26 days ago • 1 min readHey there, Ah, time. We want to get so much done, but we can’t ever seem to find the time to do it all. This is why any time I find a shortcut, template, or hack to help me get more done with less time, I take it. It’s honestly why I created the Time Mastery Checklist to help you with simple, actionable steps for effective time management. Even better, you can get the Time Mastery Checklist completely for free along with 120+ other resources. We’re talking: ✅ Goal Setting 🧹 Home Management 🌸...
READ POST#008 - Capturing Ideas with a Sketchbook or Journal
29 days ago • 2 min readThis weekly Wild-Hearted is brought to you by: Get in front of people by sponsoring this newsletter Learn more Hey there hi! I hope you’re embracing imperfection and making great progress with your creative projects. This week, we’re focusing on capturing your ideas in a sketchbook or journal. Actionable Tip: Use a sketchbook or journal to capture ideas. Keeping a sketchbook or journal handy allows you to jot down ideas, sketches, and thoughts as they come to you. This habit ensures you never...
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