There used to be a time when I would sit down at my desk on a Monday morning and almost play work day roulette of what I would tackle on my to do list. It was rather unstructured and because I didn't quite check any deadlines that were looming, there would be a lot of scrambling at the last minute getting some tasks done. Not a vibe, unless you personally enjoy chaos! Something I've been doing more often that not either on a Sunday night or a Monday morning is sitting down with a warm drink and carving out 10 minutes to plot a simple plan for the week. Sometimes having a broad idea of what is happening in the...
Seasonal transitional can bring about some feelings of overwhelm and one may carry the weight of the mental load. Here are some ways I am trying to gift myself mental clarity so that I can enjoy these transitional moments with a little more joy so that it's a little less jarring.
It's funny how I have realised that I need to schedule and protect a little part of my day to just paint. To carve out that time to make art. And one of the helpful ways I have approached it is by forming a habit around making art. Whether you're keen to create your own rhythm for making art, or you're curious to hear my tips, then read on and I hope they will leave you inspired to embark on your own creative journey.
Planning doesn't mean you are scheduling every minute of every day - but rather, choosing one small area of your life to pursue with purpose and joy, so that you can have the margin to enjoy the rest of your life, and perhaps become the person you want to become! Learn 5 steps towards planning your year with heart, and not hustle.
Reflecting is a sweet way I enjoy pressing pause on the busyness of life to acknowledge what has been a highlight, what's changed, what surprised me and perhaps notice something that's not working that needs a little improvement. It's a wonderful way to slow down and spend time with the Lord to notice the small, or big, ways He is working and give Him praise, practice gratitude and maybe wrestle with some struggles.
