046: Removing the Pressure
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When you allow yourself to remove some of the pressure we put on ourselves, it can really fill our souls. In this episode, I’m talking about letting go of the pressure we feel to do and learning how to rest, take a break and give yourself that soul care you really desire. Nourishing yourself will allow for deeper creativity and a better you and that’s exactly why I am practicing what I am preaching and taking a summer break to rest and reset. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment with my daughter about creativity Why I am taking a break this summer Why you should audit...
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045: Creative Constraint
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Did you know that putting constraints in place can actually boost your creativity? It’s true! In this episode, I talk about what creative constraints are and how I use these to aid in my own creative endeavors. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on our creative community What creative constraints are How constraints can be a positive thing for you What constraints I’ve set up for myself How focus and constraints aid in creativity For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/ Ready for a fun...
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044: Like Mother, Like Daughter
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In honor of Mother’s Day, I decided to bring on my first guest, my daughter, onto the podcast. As you’ll hear, we share a lot of similarities in our creativity and how we express ourselves through creating. In this episode, she shares what she does to express her creativity and how she uses it as an outlet. What you’ll find in this episode: An introduction to my daughter What she does to express her creativity How she feels about creation and uses it when she’s feeling frustrated or sad Her advice for parents to help prompt creativity in their kids Her opening up about...
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043: Stronger Than You Think
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The challenges that you are facing today… They won’t last forever. The truth is, when you’re going through a difficult season it can be hard to feel resilient. In this episode, I am sharing why you’re stronger than you think. I talk about how problems come and go in life and the things that we can learn from what we go through. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what’s going on over in the shop What resilience means to me A story about my experiences with grief, loss and a health scare The 7 C’s of resilience from Dr. Ginsburg How tools for coping with stress...
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042: Feeling the Feeling
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It’s time to stop blocking the feelings you’re experiencing, whether good or bad and just sit with them. I want to encourage you to start feeling the feelings. In this episode, I talk about why we sometimes have the urge to resist certain feelings that come up: fear, worry, grief, sorrow, the list goes on but these are a few that people tend to put on the back burner. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on our creative community My thoughts on therapy and a current experience I had Why you shouldn’t resist your feelings The ways people avoid feeling a feeling 3 steps to...
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041: Creativity and Cognitive Distortions
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Sometimes the thoughts running through our heads aren’t serving us in the way they should be. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10 cognitive distortions from David D. Burns’ book, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. I chat about identifying what thoughts are true, what thoughts you like, what thoughts are serving you and which ones might not be based on reality. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what I’m currently creating The 10 cognitive distortions How these distortions relate to creativity For full show notes, resources, links and to download the...
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040: 5 Tips to Help with Anxiety
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As someone who has struggled with mental health and anxiety, I know it can be riveting to try to figure out how to navigate the thoughts you’re facing when a panic attack comes out of nowhere. In this episode, I talk about embracing all aspects of our humanity, the good, the bad, the beautiful, the challenging - each part of it. I specifically touch on how I’ve learned to add new tools to my anxiety toolbox to help me overcome feels of anxiousness as they come about. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment about a review and how we all can relate to perfectionistic tendencies...
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039: Creating Purpose
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Do you ever sit and daydream about your life’s purpose? I know this topic can be difficult to navigate but I think it’s so important to create your purpose and go after the dreams you have. In this episode, we’re exploring what purpose is and the formula for discovering your purpose. I even share some advice on why you shouldn’t worry about your purpose. What you’ll find in this episode: A mindful moment The formula for purpose Why you don’t need to worry about your purpose What I’ve realized throughout my life about my purpose How to pinpoint your interests...
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038: Spring Cleaning For Our Thoughts
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Do you have a negative thought that you often find yourself thinking? We all struggle with these from time to time but you don’t have to let these thoughts overtake you. In this episode, I am talking about spring cleaning your thoughts! The goal here isn’t to only have positive thoughts but instead to get rid of the thoughts that aren’t serving you. I talk about where you can start with spring cleaning your brain and thought life and I even share a few of the thoughts I’ve decided to eliminate from my life. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on keeping it...
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037: Accepting Our Humanity
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Accepting our own humanity isn’t easy, but for me, it’s been critical in my own journey of navigating depression. In this episode, I get real and raw about my story of accepting my humanity. I know a lot of times, we can get caught up in the idea of there being a silver bullet that will make all of our problems go away. I explain my thoughts on why this isn’t necessarily the case and how you can begin to show yourself more love, grace and compassion by accepting your flaws and what makes you human! What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what I’m currently...
info_outlineWhen you want to start a new creative endeavor or hobby, sometimes the hardest part can be just that - getting started!
We tend to put so much pressure on ourselves and the idea of being “perfect” at lettering, cooking, singing, gardening or whatever hobby we want to start that we sabotage ourselves before even trying it.
In this episode, I want to encourage you to go in with the idea of starting imperfectly! I talk about why this will help you overcome fears as you’re trying out new hobbies and how to practice more self-compassion through the process.
What you’ll find in this episode:
- Why you have to treasure the little flecks of gold in your days
- The phases of starting a new hobby
- Why you need to pay attention to what your brain is thinking
- The benefits of creativity
- Why you should plan on the first time to be imperfect
- One of the biggest mantras I am adopting in my life
- Why you have to adopt self-compassion
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