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046: Removing the Pressure May 25, 2021

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When you allow yourself to remove some of the pressure we put on ourselves, it can really fill our souls. In this episode, I'm talking about letting go of the pressure we feel to do and learning how to rest, take a break and give yourself that soul care you really desire. Nourishing yourself will allow for deeper creativity and a better you and that's exactly why I am practicing what I am preaching and taking a summer break to rest and reset.

What you'll find in this episode:

A segment with my daughter about creativity

Why I am taking a break this summer

Why you should audit 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

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Did you know that putting constraints in place can actually boost your creativity? It's true!

In this episode, I talk about what creative constraints are and how I use these to aid in my own creative endeavors.

What you'll find in this episode:

A segment on our creative community

What creative constraints are

How constraints can be a positive thing for you

What constraints I've set up for myself

How focus and constraints aid in creativity

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/

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044: Like Mother, Like Daughter May 11, 2021

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In honor of Mother's Day, I decided to bring on my first guest, my daughter, onto the podcast. As you'll hear, we share a lot of similarities in our creativity and how we express ourselves through creating.

In this episode, she shares what she does to express her creativity and how she uses it as an outlet.

What you'll find in this episode:

An introduction to my daughter

What she does to express her creativity

How she feels about creation and uses it when she's feeling frustrated or sad

Her advice for parents to help prompt creativity in their kids

Her opening up about 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

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The challenges that you are facing today… They won't last forever. The truth is, when you're going through a difficult season it can be hard to feel resilient.

In this episode, I am sharing why you're stronger than you think. I talk about how problems come and go in life and the things that we can learn from what we go through.

What you'll find in this episode:

A segment on what's going on over in the shop

What resilience means to me

A story about my experiences with grief, loss and a health scare

The 7 C's of resilience from Dr. Ginsburg

How tools for coping with stress 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

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It's time to stop blocking the feelings you're experiencing, whether good or bad and just sit with them. I want to encourage you to start feeling the feelings.

In this episode, I talk about why we sometimes have the urge to resist certain feelings that come up: fear, worry, grief, sorrow, the list goes on but these are a few that people tend to put on the back burner.

What you'll find in this episode:

A segment on our creative community

My thoughts on therapy and a current experience I had

Why you shouldn't resist your feelings

The ways people avoid feeling a feeling

3 steps to 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

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Sometimes the thoughts running through our heads aren't serving us in the way they should be.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 10 cognitive distortions from David D. Burns' book, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. I chat about identifying what thoughts are true, what thoughts you like, what thoughts are serving you and which ones might not be based on reality.

What you'll find in this episode:

A segment on what I'm currently creating

The 10 cognitive distortions

How these distortions relate to creativity

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, head to https://handlettereddesign.com/blogs/podcast/

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

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As someone who has struggled with mental health and anxiety, I know it can be riveting to try to figure out how to navigate the thoughts you're facing when a panic attack comes out of nowhere.

In this episode, I talk about embracing all aspects of our humanity, the good, the bad, the beautiful, the challenging - each part of it. I specifically touch on how I've learned to add new tools to my anxiety toolbox to help me overcome feels of anxiousness as they come about.

What you'll find in this episode:

A segment about a review and how we all can relate to perfectionistic tendencies

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

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Do you ever sit and daydream about your life's purpose? I know this topic can be difficult to navigate but I think it's so important to create your purpose and go after the dreams you have.

In this episode, we're exploring what purpose is and the formula for discovering your purpose. I even share some advice on why you shouldn't worry about your purpose.

What you'll find in this episode:

A mindful moment

The formula for purpose

Why you don't need to worry about your purpose

What I've realized throughout my life about my purpose

How to pinpoint your interests

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

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Do you have a negative thought that you often find yourself thinking? We all struggle with these from time to time but you don't have to let these thoughts overtake you.

In this episode, I am talking about spring cleaning your thoughts! The goal here isn't to only have positive thoughts but instead to get rid of the thoughts that aren't serving you.

I talk about where you can start with spring cleaning your brain and thought life and I even share a few of the thoughts I've decided to eliminate from my life.

What you'll find in this episode:

A segment on keeping it 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

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Accepting our own humanity isn't easy, but for me, it's been critical in my own journey of navigating depression.

In this episode, I get real and raw about my story of accepting my humanity. I know a lot of times, we can get caught up in the idea of there being a silver bullet that will make all of our problems go away.

I explain my thoughts on why this isn't necessarily the case and how you can begin to show yourself more love, grace and compassion by accepting your flaws and what makes you human!

What you'll find in this episode:

A segment on what I'm currently 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/

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: http://CommittedtoCreate.com/lessstress

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