Declutter for CHANGE

043 How Colouring Can Save Your Sanity with Tammie Polk


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If you think colouring is just for kids, Tammie Polk is here to prove you wrong.


Tammie is a powerhouse author of over 200 books who has used the creative act of colouring to heal her mind, build a legacy, and even pay the bills. In this episode, we explore the COOKIE method, a six step system designed to help you declutter your mental space, silence your inner critic, and find a sanity saver in the middle of a busy life.


We dive into Tammie’s incredible journey of hitting a massive publishing goal while navigating a health crisis, and how she used audiobooks and colouring to reclaim her power. Whether you’re looking for a way to slow down or a new path to entrepreneurship, this conversation is about unleashing your inner kid to transform your adult reality.


Inside This Episode

  • The COOKIE System: A breakdown of the 6 step acronym for conquering fear and imagining your next.

  • Colouring as a Sanity Saver: How slowing down with a physical creative outlet can prevent burnout and save your professional career.

  • Legacy Building: Moving from strong to powerful by teaching your children replicable skills in creativity and business.

  • The 7 Classic Excuses: Tammie tackles the "I’m broke" and "I don't have time" myths head on.

  • Addition by Subtraction: Why clearing out the noise of naysayers is the only way to see what is truly possible.


The COOKIE System Breakdown

C – Conquer your fears: Addressing the fear of success, failure, and the unknown.

O – Open yourself up: Being willing to learn new and different ways of doing things.

O – Organize: Getting your thoughts, plans, and physical space in order.

K – Kill the noise: Silencing naysayers and negative self talk.

I – Imagine your next: Visualizing your future without the weight of the past.

E – Eliminate excuses: Letting go of the shoulds and can'ts holding you back.


The 4 Pillar Tiny Shifts

MIND: Shift the belief that play is for kids. The adult colouring market is a billion dollar industry for a reason. Your mind needs the break from reality to function at its peak.


BODY: Practice the Stillness Shift. Colouring forces you to sit still and focus on fine motor movements, which regulates your nervous system and provides a much needed physical reset.


SOUL: Reconnect with your Inner Little Kid. Reclaim the hobby or creative spark you let go of when you had to become a grown up.


HOME: Create a Judgment Free Sanctuary. Designate a physical space in your home where your family can colour or create together with zero judgment, mocking, or electronics.


MORE INFO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.declutterforchange.com/links/⁠⁠


CONNECT WITH TAMMIE:

Facebook.com/Taicea

Instagram.com/dynamicallydifferentasc

http://professionallysassy.me


Link for the FREE coloring book classes:

http://professionallysassy.me/new-products/cfc2026


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Declutter for CHANGEBy Heather Clark

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