A few years ago, a highly intelligent younger friend explained the concept of “imposter syndrome” to me. I had never heard of it, but I was fascinated to hear her explanation. I won’t go into a complex definition here other than to say it’s a little bit like you know you belong somewhere, but you’reContinueContinue reading “Are You Afraid of Your Potential?”
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Read the Instructions First
Just yesterday, I started assembling a yarn organizer that hangs over a door to save floor and closet space. I was excited. I put the hooks over the door and fastened them into place. Then I hung the organizer and began to place the hard plastic liners inside each section. Just for a test, IContinueContinue reading “Read the Instructions First”
The Daily
Yesterday, I kept sifting through ideas in my mind as I tried to choose a topic for today’s post, and nothing seemed like a good idea. This morning, I started my computer and went right to my email to check messages, and it occurred to me – not for the first time – that successContinueContinue reading “The Daily”
Irregular Hours and the Creative Freelancer
If you are an artistic freelancer, then you already know there are no set hours for a creative mind. When we think of an idea, we must write it down or record it in whatever medium we use right then. We can’t wait, or we might not be able to capture our creativity in theContinueContinue reading “Irregular Hours and the Creative Freelancer”
Keys to Success: The 15-5 Rule for Rough Days
Does everyone have those days where concentration just feels next to impossible? You try to settle down and do something productive, but you keep having squirrel moments like Doug in Disney’s Up? I find I have days like this more often than I care to have them, but I don’t want to give in toContinueContinue reading “Keys to Success: The 15-5 Rule for Rough Days”
All Things Subject to Change 