Be wary of living most of your life in the moment outside of the present because you will end up dwelling on things in the distant future and waste the only power you really have- the power of now.

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1. Be compassionate towards yourself and limitations. 
2. Try not to overdo it when you feel good.
3. You can always work on ideas even if you execute them right now.
4. Understand you are more creative when you are tired and worn out and not at our best.
5. Be adaptive.
6. Do something that is collectively creative.
7. Recognize even healthy people have issues around creativity in general.
8. Little successes are everything, You did one brush stroke – good. You thought about writing your book – great! You thought of a great idea – wonderful!

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“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, but rather, that which is most adaptable to change.” – 1963 speech delivered by Leon C. Megginson

Brené Brown’s research showed 85% of people (surveyed) remembered an event at school so shaming it changed how they thought of themselves and the rest of their lives. And half of them said their shame wounds related to creativity — being dismissed, embarrassed, or belittled in their attempts to “make things”

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5 Inspiring Artists with Lupus & Other chronic Illnesses
Your Best Creative Time is Now When You Think
Constructive Criticism VS Criticism
Think & Destroy Podcast

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In Episode 35 I give you 6 tips to help you navigate Facebook's ever-changing Algorithm. These tips will help your posts have better visibility and connection with your audience.
 

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MyModern.Met
Canva
Think & Destroy Podcast

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Episode 34 shares 6 pointers to help artists sell their artwork more effectively online.

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“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” – Zig Ziglar

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How to Take Great Photographs of Artwork
 

Social Media has become a platform for individuals to stand vehemently on their soapboxes and share their voices. I would like to share my thoughts - thank you in advance for reading. I don’t speak out much about social issues on this professional profile, however, I feel I have some things I would like to share. Maybe more understanding of the people around us, opening up discussions between people and agreeing to disagree would help us come to a more loving place where there are less division and more embracing

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The importance of business cards is often overlooked now that we rely so heavily on the digital age of communication and connecting. In this episode, I provide 3 reasons business cards are still important as well as providing 5 ways to improve your business card design.

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Why You Need A Professional Portfolio & Website
30 Unconventional Business Cards
Overnight Prints
Vista Print

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Titling is an important aspect of the creative process and we will give you a few reasons why you should consider a unique or creative title.

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Have you shipped work to the gallery, and can’t seem to get them to send your work back? Has there been a lack in communication, no communication at all or have you been given the runaround? If so, in this episode we give you some ways to help you work with the gallery in getting your work back safe and sound. Sometimes it’s a simple miscommunication, or confusion about a contract however other times it can be a very difficult and upsetting situation.

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Lost Art Registration
Legal Demand Letter

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Today we talk about the Create & Inspire 30 Day Creative Challenge. Join us for the month of October!

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• Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way. – Edward de Bono
• The comfort zone is the great enemy to creativity; moving beyond it necessitates intuition, which in turn configures new perspectives and conquers fears. – Dan Stevens

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Foster A Pet

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As creative people, we need a space to be creative and make things, and all the better if it’s a dedicated creative space and not the kitchen table. In this episode, we give you some unconventional space ideas to help you carve out ideas to help create your own dedicated space. We show you how any space, big or small can be transformed into an area all your own. 

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Laundry Room Studio
Art  Studio Spaces on Pinterest
Home/Art Studio Ideas Pinterest
Best Lighting for Art Studios & Work Spaces

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In this episode we talk about self promotion and how to use it to better further your career. Many artists and creatives don’t want to partake in self-promotion since it can seem ego-driven or very self-serving, however, it is a vital part of building a career. Here are some tips on how to better self promote and why it’s important. Also, we are sharing with you our 30 Day Creative Challenge which starts Oct 31st, 2014.

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The Art of Self Promotion: 6 Tips to Get Your Work Discovered
Boomer Business Podcast