Committed to Create
Are you ready to create more of what you love with your hands and in your life? Join Lisa Funk for weekly conversations about the power of mindfulness and creativity. Whether you are looking to improve your mental health or just take your joy to the next level, you're in the right place. We're going to talk about creating, mindset work, faith, family life and more. Can't wait for you to join us!
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046: Removing the Pressure
05/25/2021
046: Removing the Pressure
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 the things you are doing How to take the pressure off of yourself For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/ Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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045: Creative Constraint
05/18/2021
045: Creative Constraint
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 activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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044: Like Mother, Like Daughter
05/11/2021
044: Like Mother, Like Daughter
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 having me as a mom What she’s excited about creating Creative projects she’s looking forward to For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/ Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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043: Stronger Than You Think
05/04/2021
043: Stronger Than You Think
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 will look different for everyone Mantras that can help you through challenging times For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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042: Feeling the Feeling
04/20/2021
042: Feeling the Feeling
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 feeling the feeling Ideas for feelings that you might want to adopt For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/ Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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041: Creativity and Cognitive Distortions
04/13/2021
041: Creativity and Cognitive Distortions
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 transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/ Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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040: 5 Tips to Help with Anxiety
04/06/2021
040: 5 Tips to Help with Anxiety
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 What I’ve learned about adding tools to my anxiety toolbox My 5 tips for coping with anxiety How you can take up new practices to bring more peace into your life For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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039: Creating Purpose
03/30/2021
039: Creating Purpose
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 How my faith has shaped my beliefs on purpose For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/ Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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038: Spring Cleaning For Our Thoughts
03/23/2021
038: Spring Cleaning For Our Thoughts
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 real Why the goal isn’t to only have positive thoughts Where to start with spring cleaning your brain Thoughts I’ve decided to eliminate For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/ Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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037: Accepting Our Humanity
03/09/2021
037: Accepting Our Humanity
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 creating Why it’s so tempting to crave a silver bullet to “fix” our problems How learning to embrace your humanity will help you Why you need to give yourself love and compassion For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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036: Mindfully Creating Hygge
03/02/2021
036: Mindfully Creating Hygge
I can personally attest to hygge and that there’s something special about this Danish phenomenon. You might be asking, what is hygge and how does it relate to me and my life? In this episode, I talk about what hygge is and how I learned about it. You’ll hear about the book I read that I couldn’t put down and everything it taught me about hygge. I share some helpful tips about how to use hygge to improve your life and I give some of my ideas for how you can incorporate this even more into your life to become the best version of yourself. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what I’m currently creating Why I wanted to talk about hygge What’s included in the hygge manifesto How to improve the hygge in your life Ideas for incorporating more hygge into your everyday For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/ Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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035: Making Friends as an Adult
02/23/2021
035: Making Friends as an Adult
Making friends seems to be more challenging as we grow older. Are we making it harder than it has to be? In this episode, I am concluding the conversation we had this month all around love by talking about friendships! Friendships don’t have to be difficult to find, nurture and maintain and in this episode, I am giving you some tips to find genuine, solid friendships with great people. You’ll hear about the importance of affirmations and a positive mindset around friendships, my advice on small gestures that can make a big difference in maintaining friendships and how sometimes friendships just aren’t meant to last forever. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on my mindful moment How you get to decide what you want My tips for making friends as an adult Things that could be hindering you from experiencing great friendships Small things you can do to make a difference when maintaining friendships For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? Come get our FREE Guide - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my website at https://handlettereddesign.com/ or on Instagram @handlettereddesign to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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034: Creating More Love in Relationships
02/16/2021
034: Creating More Love in Relationships
Today, we are continuing our theme of love! So let me ask you: Is it possible to improve our relationships without the other person changing at all? So often we want to evaluate or assess relationships by what we imagine the other people might be thinking about us. But we don’t have control over what other people think. Paying attention to our own thoughts about someone else and understanding those thoughts is what makes our relationships so powerful. In this episode, I am sharing an important exercise to help you understand how you interact with people and sharing examples from my own life to help you create a manual for creating more love with the people around you. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on a creative breathing exercise How to start noticing your thoughts about others Boundaries and why they are important Examples on how you can create more love Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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033: How to Love Your Life Even More
02/09/2021
033: How to Love Your Life Even More
This month is all about the love! Have you ever found yourself saying, “Ugh, life is so hard!”? I know I’ve said it a time or two myself but it’s time we ditch those phrases and remind ourselves of how much we genuinely love the lives we get to live. In this episode, I am giving all of my tips on how you can begin to love your life even more. You’ll hear why this is so important along with practical ways to get started! What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on our creative community Why you should practice saying, “I love my life” My 5 tips to loving your life even more Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available: I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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032: Is Self-Love Selfish?
02/02/2021
032: Is Self-Love Selfish?
Do you ever struggle with self-love practices because you feel like it’s selfish? Or maybe you feel like it’s “cheesy” to practice self-love... In this episode, we’re debunking the myth that self-love is selfish. I am talking about why you need to work on self-love not just for yourself but for the sake of your loved ones too. You’ll hear my 6 tips for learning to love yourself better and to help you get started on your own journey to self-love. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what I’m currently creating Why you should embrace the cheese A powerful mantra I encourage you to adopt 6 tips for loving yourself better Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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031: Stop Creating Worry
01/26/2021
031: Stop Creating Worry
Did you know that you have the ability to stop creating so much worry? It’s true! Worry is a big thing in all of our lives and I think we can all agree that it doesn’t serve us, at all. In this episode, I am giving you my tips for how you can intentionally decrease the amount of worry you let in. You’ll also hear an analogy about worry and I also give you the rundown about my personal experiences of being a worrier throughout my life (along with helpful ideas to get you out of the worry cycle). What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on creative encouragement Getting honest with yourself about worries My experience of being a worrier throughout my life An analogy about worry How worry isn’t serving you 5 tips to decrease the amount of worry you have Helpful ideas to get out of the worry cycle Links: Lettering Bundles Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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030: Releasing Resistance
01/19/2021
030: Releasing Resistance
Resisting how you feel can sometimes be even worse than just feeling the feelings! Whether it’s anxiousness, sadness or whatever it may be - you have to let go of that resistance! In this episode, I am talking all about releasing resistance. You’ll hear how this can be beneficial for minimizing the suffering you feel from your emotions. I chat about my own struggles with anxiety and how releasing the resistance around my emotions has helped me tremendously. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what I am currently creating My struggle with anxiety and the resistance I’ve had with it When most resistance emotions come up How you can take off a layer of the resistance and accept the emotions that come with it Why you have to get honest with yourself about emotions you may feel How to use creativity to get in tune with how you’re feeling Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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029: Starting Imperfectly
01/12/2021
029: Starting Imperfectly
When 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 Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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028: Your Creative Goal for 2021
01/05/2021
028: Your Creative Goal for 2021
Does the thought of setting goals for the new year seem daunting? It doesn’t have to be this rigid, stressful process. In this episode, I am talking about my views around setting goals (and how you can set them any time of the year). A lot of us tend to fall into the trap of avoiding goal setting because it seems like an intimidating task but I explain why you should consider rethinking goal setting. You’ll hear 5 things you can consider as you’re creating your 2021 creative goals and why I like to set goals based on the process rather than the outcome! What you’ll find in this episode: How new years are a mental construct A segment on what I am currently creating Why I don’t pressure myself to make big, lofty goals Why we make goals or resolutions How to set goals around the process rather than the outcome 5 things to consider as you come up with your 2021 creative goal Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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027: Seasonal Adjustments
12/15/2020
027: Seasonal Adjustments
As the seasons change and we are faced with different challenges, circumstances and life events - it’s no secret that we have to make adjustments. You have to take note of yourself each season and evaluate your capacity, your values, and most importantly, learn to take care of yourself! In this episode, I talk about the seasonal adjustments that we have to make and how you can better take care of yourself no matter what season of life you’re in right now. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what’s over in the shop How the seasons are different depending on your location How you go through different challenges in different seasons of your life Why you need to engage in basic self-care Why you have to pay attention to the messages around you Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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026: Mindful Holiday Creativity
12/08/2020
026: Mindful Holiday Creativity
Sometimes the holiday season can turn into an overwhelming, stressful blur before we even realize it! It doesn’t HAVE to be that way. In this episode, I am talking about how to make creativity more enjoyable during the holiday season. Whether you’re putting together gingerbread houses, creating holiday gift tags or crafting up some holiday advent calendars, you’ll want to hear the tips and ideas shared in this episode. You’ll also find out why you need to ditch perfectionism and why you don’t have to love a holiday activity (as long as you enjoy the reason you’re partaking in it). What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what I’m currently creating How to make the moments of creativity more enjoyable Fun creative projects you could do this holiday season Why you don’t have to LOVE the activity if you enjoy the reason behind it How perfection can ruin the joy of an activity Why you should pay attention to your thoughts during the holidays Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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025: Gift Expectations
12/01/2020
025: Gift Expectations
None of us want there to be any drama or disappointment around gift giving or receiving. But the truth is that it happens. In this episode, we’re talking all about gifts and the expectations we have around them. This is a subject that isn’t often talked about because we want to think of gifts as this magical thing, but that’s not always the case. I talk about ditching the thoughts that aren’t serving you around gifting, why the “rules” about gifting aren’t always accurate and how I learned that gifting doesn’t always have to be a surprise to be special. What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what’s new over in the shop Why I wanted to talk about gift-giving and receiving Thoughts that aren’t serving you with gift expectations Why you should throw the “rules” about gifts out the window Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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024: Living with Love
11/24/2020
024: Living with Love
Living with love is something we could all use a little more of. With everything going on in the world, learning to live with love can do so much to bring more joy into your everyday life. In this episode, I talk about how you can live a little more intentionally by focusing on love. I talk about some of the changes that can occur when we approach things in a more loving way and how withholding love doesn’t bring any good. You’ll hear why this is so important for those around you, but most importantly what it can do for you internally! What you’ll find in this episode: What I am currently creating Why I chose the focus on living with love How you can experience more love with mindful thinking How there isn’t any upside to withholding love How learning self-compassion is one of the most loving things you can do Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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023: Daily Mindful Lettering
11/17/2020
023: Daily Mindful Lettering
The practice of daily mindful lettering can have an enormous impact on your life. That’s why I created a daily workbook that is geared toward mindful lettering and in this episode, I talked about the benefits this practice can have on your mental health! I share about what mindfulness is and how you can incorporate more mindful activities into your life. I also talk about the benefits that you can get from combining a mindful practice with creativity. You’ll hear why you should incorporate this into your daily life for a little extra magic in your day. What you’ll find in this episode: What mindfulness is Examples of things you can do mindfully or mindlessly Why you should prioritize mindful moments in your day What happens when you combine mindfulness and creativity What I love about mindful lettering Why you should make this a daily practice Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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022: The Dark and Bright Sides of Productivity
11/10/2020
022: The Dark and Bright Sides of Productivity
Your life is so much more than a to-do list. It can be easy to fall victim to our own thoughts about productivity. Society is eager to share the idea that we need to constantly be producing to be quote-unquote “good”. In this episode, I explored both the dark side and the bright sides of productivity. I talk about what most people get wrong about what it means to be productive and the process I went through to separate my self-worth from productivity. You’ll also hear me share a few helpful tips for reframing what productivity means to you! What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on what I am currently creating The confusion that people have about productivity My process of separating my self-worth and productivity What the dark side of productivity is The bright sides of productivity 4 tips for reframing productivity Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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021: Declutter Your Brain
11/03/2020
021: Declutter Your Brain
You know that feeling when you open up a messy closet and an avalanche of stuff comes crashing down? Sometimes our brains can feel like that too. In this episode, I am sharing 5 tips for decluttering your brain! You’ll hear why it’s critical to take some time to clear out some mental space for yourself. I talk about how a brain overload can affect you and the capacity you have for creativity. You’ll hear some concrete examples of what to do to declutter your brain so you can get back to focusing on the things that you want to spend time on! What you’ll find in this episode: A segment on joining the movement of mindful creativity My experience with decluttering my house and what this taught me How an overloaded brain affects you 5 tips for decluttering your brain Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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020: Creative Capacity
10/27/2020
020: Creative Capacity
Do you ever feel like you don’t have it in you to create? This is something that SO many creatives face and in this episode, I am sharing 5 simple ways you can increase your capacity to create! If you feel like you don’t have the capacity, just know that this is something that I can totally relate to. I’ve been there and that’s why today I am encouraging you to use these steps to help you use your creative capacity to do what you love. You’ll get practical takeaways that you can implement into your daily routine to help you take back more time, space and energy. What you’ll find in this episode: What I am currently creating Why I wanted to talk about creative capacity 5 ways you can increase your capacity to create Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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019: Setting Up Your Creative Space
10/20/2020
019: Setting Up Your Creative Space
Having a dedicated space in your home for creativity can make a huge difference. This isn’t about creating a Pinterest-worthy image that people are going to drool over. This is about setting up a practical space where you will actually create! In this episode, I am giving you my best tips for getting your creative space set up. You’ll hear my thoughts on why you need a creative space and how it doesn’t have to be perfect for you to get started. You’ll hear strategies for cultivating a space that will inspire you and get you in the mood to create! What you’ll find in this episode: A story on creative inspiration Why having a creative space matters 5 steps for setting up your creative space Incorporating the 5 senses into your creative space Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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018: Creative Gratitude
10/13/2020
018: Creative Gratitude
Gratitude seems to be overlooked by a lot of people. We may have heard about it being this really great thing that can help improve our lives and bring us more happiness but our brains want to hear something new and exciting. In this episode, I am going to be sharing something a little different and that’s the importance of creative gratitude. I believe if we can get a little more creative in our gratitude practices, it can be something that we start and stick with in our daily lives. Take a listen to hear about all the benefits of having gratitude and my 5 creative ideas for cultivating your very own creative gratitude practice. What you’ll find in this episode: A story from our creative community Why you want to be creative with your gratitude The 5 benefits of having gratitude 5 creative ideas for making a creative gratitude practice Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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017: Nothing to Prove
10/06/2020
017: Nothing to Prove
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I just want to prove I can do it!”? My question is, why? Why do we feel that we have to prove things to ourselves or to other people? That’s what I am discussing in this episode. Once I learned that I had nothing to prove, my life changed so much for the better. In this episode, I talk about why you have nothing to prove and how your worth is the same now as the day you were born. You’ll hear why you should start to examine what you really want and how accepting yourself as you are can alleviate yourself from the burden of approval from others. What you’ll find in this episode: What I am currently creating How you have nothing to prove Why you have to be honest with yourself about your worth Why you should ask yourself what you actually want How realizing I had nothing to prove was one of the most amazing gifts I’ve been given Links: Ready for a fun activity to feel less stress? - 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy while it's still available! I hope that my podcast has left you feeling inspired and excited to create the life that you want. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe so you can continue to hear more. Want to get to know me better? Connect with me on my or on to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.
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