Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

This iconic quote from The Wizard of Oz symbolizes the unknown dangers that lie ahead. Despite the Tinman having no real idea what lies in the dark woods, he scares Dorothy and Scarecrow into fearing their future journey. Sound familiar?

The unknown can be downright terrifying, especially for a creative hoping to fund their lifestyle, share their personal work, or quit their “safe” career.

Today, I️ dive into the very real fears we all face as creatives. Burnout, overwhelm, the fear of the unknown, the fear of quitting, and more. Don’t worry, it’s not scary. It’s natural to face fears, normal to feel these emotions, but also common to overcome them with the right tools.

I️ share my journey with burnout and how I️ have previously worked and am still working to change these emotions.

I️ hope you enjoy today’s conversation!

Talk soon,

Hayley

Weekly Recs

Cardboard Panels - This is a simple rec, so simple it feels dumb sharing, but it has truly saved me endless time. These pre-cut cardboard pieces perfectly fit in my 12x15 envelopes that I️ ship all my paper artwork in. I️ place the artwork between two pieces and slide into the envelope. It protects the artwork, but also looks nicer than the amazon boxes I️ used to cut up.

No Splash Dog Bowl - Again and crazy rec, but my lab makes a huge mess when drinking water. My kitchen floor was a slip hazard at all times. This no slip, no splash, water bowl has left him hydrated and saved me from slipping and falling countless times. A cheap, but effective find!

Interested in other product recommendations, quick tips, or fun facts? Feel free to send me your questions and I️ will include them here!

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