LAST QUARTER | And in a blink of an eye, we are already in September. I have been really excited with the upcoming fall season. I think after a great summer, I am feeling very optimistic. There are a lot of changes coming and I can not wait to be a part of it!
Read MoreDOWN TO A SIMMER | This summer has been very slow with work. Since my last full-time gig, I have been struggling to find consistent work from a single client. I was in new waters. I was worried and insecure. But it took some time to realize that with all this time on my hands, I could still make something from it.
Read MoreQUIET THE MIND | It can feel like everything is slipping out of control: your work, your relationships, your patience, your strength and your perseverance. But you can control how you react and how you respond to the situations that occur in life. You can. Ask yourself, is my peace worth the stress or can I find a solution? Are these problems worth losing yourself?
Read MoreCHILL | There are times when taking the simple route is the best route. We are allowed U-turns. There is a difference between a difficult path and a path with difficulties. Knowing the difference between stress that comes with life and a life of stress is important. Sometimes, when things get tough, just chill.
Read MoreNO IS NEGATIVE | No is rejection, ungratefulness, loss. But can the option of walking away, be the best in certain circumstances? Can declining an offer now protect us from problems in the future? I have learned that saying no is just as important as saying yes.
Read MoreWIN-WIN RELATIONSHIPS | Investing your time in healthy and lasting relationships requires an exchange of give and take. Take too much and you may quickly burn bridges before they are even built. Give too much and you lose time for yourself. Although a balance of exchanges may be the fair decision, spending time building each other up creates a platform where everyone wins.
Read MoreA VITAL VISION | When it comes to taking the entrepreneurial route, you need a powerful goal that moves you towards it. Without an attractive vision that aligns both your business and personal values, you can easily get lost along the way. What is your dream? Can you describe it? How will you recognize when you are getting closer or farther away from it?
Read MoreSELF-AWARENESS | The more you know about yourself, the better you will become. As a freelancer and solopreneur, knowing yourself and your brand go hand in hand. How you think and work manifests into your business. I find myself and my brand redeveloping over the years as I learn more about myself and grow from my experiences. This path is not always easy but I would not change the route I am on. For those on the same path or considering it, it can be said that this path is not for the faint of heart. But for those who continue the climb, many rewards are earned along the way.
Read MoreREAL CHANGE TAKES TIME AND PATIENCE | There is no secret, no cheat or hack. Change is inevitable. But how we want to change depends on us. A goal is the start. But no one really talks about the journey getting there. It is these times in our life that is overlooked. We highlight the before and after. But the time in-between, those are our untold stories.
Read MoreTAKE CARE OF YOURSELF | Sacrificing sleep and rest is not the answer to a healthy lifestyle in any field. But long nights to fulfill deadlines and stressful schedules can be the life a creative designer. To reach a balance of a healthy body and mind and manageable workload can take time, money and sacrifice.
Read MoreINTERESTING EXPLORATION | I have been out of school for a couple of years now, yet I find myself always learning something new. This time, I am challenging myself to learn a new language: Italian. Not only would I love to explore Italy some day, I am fascinated by their culture and personality. It has been quite a while since I have been so motivated to learn something new. Let's see where this goes! Are you learning anything new and interesting lately?
Read MoreRESOURCEFULNESS | Starting out in any industry requires a lot of sacrifice in order for there to be growth. Most of the time, we need to hustle daily in order to support ourselves and our passion. Look at all your assets - time, money, talent - and see where you can apply yourself to achieve your goal. You may not always find yourself where you want to be, but maybe that is where you need to be before you take on the next chapter.
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