Committed to Create

046: Removing the Pressure May 25, 2021

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/

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045: Creative Constraint May 18, 2021

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/

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044: Like Mother, Like Daughter May 11, 2021

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/

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043: Stronger Than You Think May 04, 2021

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 https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/

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042: Feeling the Feeling Apr 20, 2021

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/

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041: Creativity and Cognitive Distortions Apr 13, 2021

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/

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040: 5 Tips to Help with Anxiety Apr 06, 2021

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 https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/

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039: Creating Purpose Mar 30, 2021

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/

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038: Spring Cleaning For Our Thoughts Mar 23, 2021

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/

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037: Accepting Our Humanity Mar 09, 2021

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 https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/

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036: Mindfully Creating Hygge Mar 02, 2021

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/

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035: Making Friends as an Adult Feb 23, 2021

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 https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/

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034: Creating More Love in Relationships Feb 16, 2021

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:

Daily Mindful Lettering Book

016: What Other People Think

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033: How to Love Your Life Even More Feb 09, 2021

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:Daily Mindful Lettering Book

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032: Is Self-Love Selfish? Feb 02, 2021

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:

011: Making Time to Create

PILOT FriXion Pens

Nell and Jo Crafts Instagram

Daily Mindful Lettering Book

The Enneagram

024: Living with Love

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031: Stop Creating Worry Jan 26, 2021

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:

Daily Mindful Lettering Book

Lettering Bundles

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030: Releasing Resistance Jan 19, 2021

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:

5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy

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029: Starting Imperfectly Jan 12, 2021

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:

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

Flecks of Gold Journal

The Guide to Flourishing

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028: Your Creative Goal for 2021 Jan 05, 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

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027: Seasonal Adjustments Dec 15, 2020

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:Website

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026: Mindful Holiday Creativity Dec 08, 2020

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:Banner Placecard Templates Lettering for Thanksgiving - Free Placecard Template Holiday Pens + CardStock Bundle Light the World Creative Lettering Journal Bundle Daily Mindful Lettering Book

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025: Gift Expectations Dec 01, 2020

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:Lettering Bundles and Tools Creative Lettering Journal Bundle Guide to Mindful Lettering Bundle The Guide to Flourishing Daily Mindful Lettering Book

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024: Living with Love Nov 24, 2020

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:Lettering Bundles and Tools Dream Big Dreams Spiral Notebook Committed to Create Spiral Notebook Daily Mindful Lettering Book

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023: Daily Mindful Lettering Nov 17, 2020

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:

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022: The Dark and Bright Sides of Productivity Nov 10, 2020

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

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021: Declutter Your Brain Nov 03, 2020

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

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020: Creative Capacity Oct 27, 2020

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

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019: Setting Up Your Creative Space Oct 20, 2020

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

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018: Creative Gratitude Oct 13, 2020

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

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017: Nothing to Prove Oct 06, 2020

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

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016: What Other People Think Sep 29, 2020

Do you worry about what other people think? We all do this and it would be easy to tell ourselves not to worry, but we know it’s more complicated than that.

It’s very normal to care about what other people think, but it doesn’t serve us at all. We worry about what other people think and we project what other people think, but this keeps us from being who we want to be and doing what we want to do. If we can really begin to let go of what other people think, we will be liberated. In this episode, I share with you five ways to stop worrying about what others think. I also share some personal thoughts I use to change my inner dialogue.

I want you to be able to start letting this go so you can move forward, find the joy in your life, and start to learn inner approval and acceptance.

What you’ll find in this episode:

A mindful creative moment about embracing your five senses
Why we worry about what other people think
5 ways to stop worrying about what others think
How you can start finding inner approval
Affirmations to help shift your mindset

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015: The Gift of Decision Sep 22, 2020

My entire life I have struggled with making decisions. I know I am not alone in this struggle. With the endless options we have, it can be hard to decide what we want because we fear disappointment and regret.

Whether it's the big decisions such as wondering if you should change careers, go back to school or take up a new craft or even sometimes small decisions such as what food you’ll order at a restaurant - you deserve the gift of decision. In this episode, I am exploring how decision making has come up in my life and how my indecisiveness has hindered me. I also chat about why you should just make choices and choose to love the choices you make.

I know that being decisive can be a real gift to ourselves and those around us so I want to encourage you today to make decisions, trust your gut and move past overthinking.

What you’ll find in this episode:

A mindful creative moment about cooking dinner
My lifelong struggle of decision making
The realization that my indecisiveness was stressing me out
Why you should just make a choice and choose to love it
My advice on why you need to just go for it

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014: Permission to Take a Break Sep 15, 2020

One of the best gifts you can give yourself is permission to take a break. We’re often taught that consistency is the “key” to everything. But sometimes you can see the biggest benefits and personal breakthroughs from simply giving yourself time to recharge and rest.

In this episode, I talk about a break that I took this summer and why taking a break can be so challenging for most people. I give some ideas of things you might need to take a break from in your life whether it be relationships, a project you're working on, social media or anything else that is leaving you feeling drained.

You’ll also learn the 5 benefits that I discovered from taking a break and why sometimes it’s essential to take a breather, be present with your family so you can come back better than when you left.

What you’ll find in this episode:

The things you might need to take a break from
Why it’s often hard to take a break
How taking a break was the right thing for me to do
5 benefits of taking a break
Why you need to listen to your soul and your needs

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013: Consuming Carefully Jul 28, 2020

Do you pay attention to how you’re consuming? What about the things that you’re consuming? If not, you’ll definitely want to hear this episode as I explore consuming carefully.

I hope this episode will serve as an invitation for you to step back, take a look at what is coming into your life and into your tank. We all only have so much in our tank for creating but if we spend too much of our precious energy on consumption, we won’t have enough time to create.

You’ll hear my experience of camping (or glamping) with my family and how this was an eye-opening experience for me. I talk about taking inventory on your consumption, examples of inputs that you consume and questions you should start asking yourself around your own consumption.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Why I like creating with kids using chalk art
Why my family decided to get a travel trailer and a story about my experience with it
The reasons you need to take inventory of all of the inputs in your life
Examples of inputs that you consume
Questions to ask yourself around your consumption
My advice on being mindful of your ratio of creation vs. consumption

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012: Inspiration Reach Jul 21, 2020

Inspiration can be hard to come by some days. You might have to step out of your routine, out of the norm and out of what you normally create. Like one of my favorite author’s Julia Cameron suggests in her book, The Artist’s Way, sometimes you have to take yourself on an artist date.

There are a lot of places you can go to when pulling inspiration to create and in this episode that’s exactly what we’ll be talking about. I’ll be talking about why you might want to consider expanding your usual creative activity and trying something completely new. I also discuss some of the ebbs and flows we go through as creators.

I want to encourage you to try your own inspiration reach. Try something new, something different or maybe even something you used to enjoy but no longer do. Set your ambiance by playing music that fills you up, light a delicious smelling candle or even try changing the location that you’re creating from. The possibilities are endless!

What you’ll find in this episode:

A spotlight of a creator that’s been inspiring me
The default places people search for inspiration
The differences between ideas and the motivation to create
How inspiration ebbs and flows
Why you should reach out of your niche for rejuvenation
How you can expand the work you consume and create

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011: Making Time to Create Jul 14, 2020

Did you know that it’s up to you to make the time for your creative passions? It may seem overwhelming or like you just don’t have enough hours in the day but there are a few things you can do to help find more time for creating!

I know that a lot of people struggle with finding the time to create and I have even had days where I’ve used the “no time” excuse too…. But once I realized that we have the ability to take more control over our day I saw how much more time we could have on our hands to do the things we love.

In this episode, I am diving into a few practical tips to help you make more time in your day for creating. I discuss a few episodes that might be helpful in this endeavor and how to reframe your thinking around the “mandatory” tasks. You’ll also hear why voicing your plans and having someone to hold you accountable is super helpful for making time to create.

What you’ll find in this episode:

A mindful moment about a scammer
The reasons people use to not create
Why you should take an inventory of how you’re spending your time
How everything you do is a choice
Reasons why you might be resistant to claiming time to create
Practical ways to make more time to create
Why taking care of your creativity is taking care of yourself

Links:

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010: Comparison Stacking Jul 07, 2020

Comparing yourself to others keeps you from creating. We all spend way too much time beating ourselves up and thinking about how we’re lacking or how we should be better. This stops us from spending time building, creating and doing the things that we actually enjoy.

But I want you to know that you are amazing, just as you are. We’re all guilty of comparing ourselves to the mom on Instagram with the clean house or the Pinterest perfect birthday party. But I want to encourage you today to center yourself and distance yourself from the trap of comparison stacking.

In this episode, I talk about how I realized I was comparison stacking and why we compare ourselves with other people. I discuss paying attention to the things you find you’re comparing yourself (and your worth) to and why you shouldn’t look for your worth in being “good” at certain activities.

What you’ll find in this episode:

A creative memory from last summer
How I realized I was comparison stacking
Why we compare ourselves with other people
How to center yourself so you don’t allow comparing to weigh heavily on you
Why you need to pay attention to what you’re comparing with a lot
Why you should avoid the belief that your worth relies on being good at something
An exercise you can do when you find yourself comparison stacking

Links:

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009: Creating with Kids Jun 30, 2020

When you encourage your kids to get creative it’s important to let them take the lead. Introduce them to supplies, options and ideas but know that you don’t have to force it. I’ve noticed from creating with my own children that sometimes, it’s our own expectations around what a creative activity will look like that leads us to disappointment.

There are a few things you can do to make creating with kids less stressful and more fun! Take some time to let go of those expectations and instead focus on creating intentional thoughts about the activity you’re encouraging them to take part in. Knowing your “why” around getting the kids together to create will help you to get through some of those annoyances that happen along the way.

In this episode, you’ll hear the tips that help me when creating with my own children. I chat about finding the right creative learning style for creating for each of your kids and the importance of the words you speak. Remember, it’s okay if it’s not perfect, it’s okay if it’s messy and it’s even okay if you or your kids get frustrated!

What you’ll find in this episode:

A mindful moment breathing exercise
My story about trying to create with my daughter
Why you should take a moment and pay attention to expectations
The reasons you need to make intentional thoughts around creating
Tips that help me when creating with my kids
How to find what’s right for each of your children: open-ended vs. step by step
Why you should be mindful about the dialogue around your creations and your kid’s creations

Links:

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008: Failure Freedom Jun 23, 2020

I often hear people tell me they’re afraid to try lettering because they might fail. Our brains fear the thought of failure to the extent that it literally stops people in their tracks. So many people never start something because they’re afraid.

Can you imagine if you never started chasing after a dream because of that fear of failure? In this episode, I am talking about what it really means to fail and why you need to take a step back to examine the expectations you have for yourself.

I explore how the real problem is often the story that your brain is telling you. I talk about why you should take a few minutes to play the “what if” game when you’re feeling fear and why giving yourself the permission and freedom to fail will bring you joy.

What you’ll find in this episode:

An invitation to create and indulge in 5 minutes of mindful creativity
What it really means to fail and why you should examine your expectations
Why you should play the “what if” game with yourself
Why you should remain committed to create
The joy of creating even when the thing you’re creating is imperfect

Links:

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007: Life Lessons From Chalk Art Jun 16, 2020

Chalk art is one of my favorite mediums for creating. In fact, I’ve learned a lot of lessons over the years from chalk art. Lessons that are helpful when you start anything in life, but especially when you’re taking up a new creative skill.

These are lessons that you can apply to all of your creative endeavors whether that be hand lettering, painting or however you like to get creative! I will share the 5 life lessons that I’ve taken from chalk art as well as plenty of practical tips that you can take away to improve your chalk art technique.

Segment: Creative Memories. I share a creative memory about how I initially got into chalk art and how you can involve kids in learning about chalk art.

What you’ll find in this episode:

My creative memory about chalk art
How I got into chalkboards and chalk art with lettering
What the Chalk Art 101 course includes (hint: a free bonus course, Chalk Art Summer Camp)
The 5 life lessons that I’ve learned from chalk art
Why I love chalk art and involving kids in the chalk art experience

Links:

Picture of My First Chalkboard

Chalk Art 101 Online Course

002: How Lettering Changed My Life

006: Guilt-Free Creativity

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006: Guilt-Free Creativity Jun 09, 2020

Why is it SO hard to invest time, energy and money into our own creative pursuits? As adults, we’re constantly encouraging children to learn, grow and increase their skills and creativity but when it comes to ourselves… We don’t make it a priority!

In this episode, I am talking about the ways in which you can begin to indulge in guilt-free creativity. You deserve to make it happen for yourself and your own wellbeing. All it takes is just a little bit of effort, changing the way you think about it and making the steps to make it happen because nobody is going to make it happen for you.

I explore how we can change the conversations around creativity and why you deserve to have guilt-free creative pursuits at ANY age!

What you’ll find in this episode:

A mindful moment story from her trip with her son down the river
The pressure that society puts on adults to pursue productivity over creativity
Why you deserve to learn, grow and progress at any age
How we can change the conversation around creativity
Why it’s okay to set boundaries around giving yourself space for creativity
Why you have to fill your own tank first
A story from Lisa’s childhood about her mom practicing guilt-free creativity

Links:

005: 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy Power of Moms Radio 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Intro to Hand Lettering and Faux Calligraphy

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005: 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress May 26, 2020

Mindfulness and meditation is great in theory but sometimes when we actually put it into practice, it’s not quite as zen as we imagined that it would be.

The benefits that meditative practices can have on your life are nearly endless. But most people face challenges when incorporating meditation into their everyday life. Things like kids climbing all over you or a phone call that disrupts you mid-practice. The truth is, that’s completely normal.

In this episode, I am giving you an overview of my free guide, 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy. You’ll hear me chat about the benefits of meditation, why you shouldn’t expect perfection with meditation and how these exercises can be used to ground yourself (or as a tool when you’re overly stressed out).

What you’ll find in this episode:

A reminder on the three steps to mindful creation
The endless benefits of meditation for your life
How the challenges of incorporating meditation into your everyday life is completely normal
An overview of what’s in the 5 Creative Steps to Less Stress & More Joy guide
Why this is not a time to expect perfection
Why this exercise can be used when you’re stressed or to just ground yourself

Links:003: Join the Movement

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004: Your Best Tool for Creating May 19, 2020

Do you know what your best tool for creating is? It may not be quite what you think… actually, I think it may surprise you.

Your brain is one of the most powerful tools that you have for getting creative. Think about it. Have you ever struggled to start a creative project? You wanted to try something new but your brain was telling you, “I am not good enough to do XYZ.” Well, that may be because our brains have been conditioned since the beginning of time to use these default settings: seek pleasure, avoid pain, preserve energy.

In this episode, you’ll hear my own experience of how my brain was hindering me from learning how to use a new brush pen. I discuss why you should learn more about your brain and why you should let go of the features of the brain that aren’t serving you anymore. You’ll also hear how you can experience life differently once you learn how your brain operates.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Her disappointment of using a pen she thought would turn her cursive into calligraphy
Why she took a break from attempting to use that brush pen and what made her decide to give it another try
How your brain is the most important tool for creating
How your thoughts and feelings frame your outlook on everything that you go through
Why you should learn more about your brain and let go of features that aren’t serving you

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003: Join the Movement May 15, 2020

Do you want to prioritize your mental and emotional health and live a beautiful, creative life? Worrying about what other people think or listening to that voice inside your head will only keep you from taking action and taking better care of yourself. On today’s episode, I am discussing why you should commit to creating with both your hands and mind and my three guidelines for mindful creativity. These guidelines have the power to help people who don’t even consider themselves as creative. It will teach you to be grateful for the process of creating and learn how to find beauty in it.

Are you ready to join the movement?

What’s in this episode:

Learning to prioritize your mental and emotional health and how to stop worrying about what other people think
Why you shouldn’t be embarrassed to admit that you’re human and how to be open about your imperfections and struggles
Discovering how creating can help your mental and emotional health and committing to creating with your hands and mind
The three guidelines for mindful creativity: why you should create for the process rather than for perfection, how to be present in the moment and how to be judgment-free about your creations
Becoming grateful for the creative process and finding beauty in it

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002: How Lettering Changed My Life May 15, 2020

I’ve struggled with my mental health for over 20 years. For the longest time, I had no outlet for dealing with and navigating through my struggles with mental health. After reaching a low point in my life, a friend encouraged me to use my creativity as an outlet and I never looked back.

I fell in love with the creative practice and using lettering as a way to get out of my own head. Words started to mean so much more to me and I was constantly taking notes on words that had meaning and value to me. Today I am sharing how I found out about life coaching and the shift I had with the negative voice in my head. I share how creativity can bring you mindfulness and why you should spend time doing what you love instead of only pouring into others.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Lisa's experiences with depression and anxiety in her youth and reaching her lowest point
The story of how lettering was the surprise hobby that she didn't know she wanted
How lettering positive phrases helped improve her mental health tremendously
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001: Welcome, I’m So Glad You’re Here May 08, 2020

In my own life, I’ve learned so much about myself and those around me through creativity and mindfulness. I am Lisa Funk, founder of Hand Lettered Design. From creating this business, my life has changed drastically. This experience as a business owner led me to learn about thought work, mindfulness and I even ended up getting certified as a life coach. In my practice, I combine my two favorite things - creativity and mindfulness. It is so fun and fulfilling and I can’t wait to share more about it with you.

In this podcast, I am going to tell you about all the things that have helped me. Not because I am perfect or have it all figured out but because I have been there. I have felt like there was something wrong with me, I have felt alone. Ultimately, I want to offer what I wish I would have had - someone to help me find more joy, confidence, excitement and answers to how I could feel better.

This podcast is going to be all about keeping it real. I am a mom of four small children, a wife to my husband Andy and a business owner. I feel called to share my journey with you about my mental health, creativity and how they’ve combined in my life. I will chat about creativity, mindfulness, faith, family life and all of the things that really matter to us. I can’t wait to share more with you.

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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 or on Instagram to keep up with everything that is going on with me and my business.

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