Month: December 2021

Creative Pep Talk #22: Appreciation

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Appreciation is one of the more powerful tools in the creativity toolbox, and it helps in the rest of life, too! Hear why you should give it a try, and join me in an annual appreciation exercise that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits and those of everyone you care about. Want more help? Check out […]

Creative Pep Talk #21: Rest

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A bonus holiday pep talk, short and sweet: It’s okay to rest! In fact, I highly encourage it. And I’m telling you why in under three minutes. Want more help? Check out my Creative Tune-Up, which is full of my favorite coaching tools to help you get unstuck.  I really, really, really do want to […]

Creative Pep Talk #20: “I Don’t Know”

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How often do you say, “I don’t know?” And what happens when you do? None of us knows everything, but we all know more than we think we do, so let’s look at what happens when we say these three words. Want more help? Check out my Creative Tune-Up, which is full of my favorite […]

The Power of Mentorship with Tara Thieleke

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Tara Thieleke’s art roots go back to her childhood, where two of her art teachers planted the seeds not only of the importance of art, but also of what kind of person she wanted to be. She’s been actively making and sharing art ever since, even though her path to school teaching took a few […]

Creative Pep Talk #19: Courage

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Last week, I encouraged you to ask for the things you want, because it makes such a huge difference in the quality of your life and the experiences that are open to you. This week, I’m talking about the courage it takes to do that, because it sure can be daunting. Embarking on any creative […]