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Continue reading →: Waking Up to Reality: The Weight of Expectations and Self-CareThis morning, I woke up feeling fantastic. Yesterday, I had a blast at the driving range, and it seemed like the past week had been a win in the healthy eating department. So, you can imagine my shock when I stepped on the scale and was greeted with a number…
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Continue reading →: The Importance of Self-Care for Creative MindsAs creatives, our minds are always buzzing with ideas, visions, and projects. But this constant hum can also lead to burnout if we don’t take time to nurture our mental health. Self-care isn’t just a luxury; it’s essential for maintaining our creativity and well-being. So, let’s dive into some self-care…
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Continue reading →: Art Therapy: How Creating Helps Me Combat DepressionDepression is a relentless beast, lurking in the shadows and waiting to pounce when you least expect it. For years, I’ve grappled with its heavy presence, searching for ways to keep it at bay. Medication and therapy have been crucial, but there’s one tool in my arsenal that stands out:…
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Continue reading →: My Go-To Productivity Hacks for ADHD Creatives: Because Who Needs Focus Anyway?Welcome to the ADHD creative’s guide to productivity! If you’re like me, you understand that staying on task is about as easy as herding cats or explaining quantum physics to a toddler. But fear not, because I’ve compiled a list of my top productivity hacks that help me (mostly) stay…
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Continue reading →: The Melancholy Muse: Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Depression and CreativityCreativity and depression—a dynamic duo that’s both a blessing and a curse. If you’re an artist dealing with depression, you know what I mean. Art can be a refuge, a safe haven where you pour out your emotions and find some semblance of peace. Yet, it can also be a…
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Continue reading →: Embracing the Chaos: How ADHD Fuels My CreativityWelcome to the wild ride that is my creative process, where ADHD is both the conductor and the train wreck. Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the beautiful chaos that turns my scattered thoughts into artistic masterpieces (or at least into something that vaguely resembles art). Spontaneous Bursts…
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Continue reading →: Monday Blues:The Unwelcome Guest Who Crashes Even the Best Jobs Ah, Monday. That magical day of the week where the alarm clock becomes your worst enemy, and the snooze button turns into your best friend. It doesn’t matter if you love your job, have a dream career, or spend your days…
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Continue reading →: Hooked on Top Golf: How One Hour Turned Me into a Swinging AddictToday, I discovered a new obsession. It all started innocently enough—just a quick trip to Top Golf to see what all the fuss was about. I mean, how hard could it be? A little ball, a big target, and a swing. Simple, right? Spoiler alert: one hour later, I’m plotting…
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Continue reading →: Hello World!Welcome to my chaos-fueled corner of the internet, where almost-40-year-old me juggles the delightful whirlwind of ADHD and the unpredictable muse of an artist’s life. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to embrace your quirks, dodge societal expectations, and create art while forgetting where you left your keys (again),…
