In todays episode, I share my journey with navigating the digital world as an artist. I shed light on how easy it is to fall into comparison, to try what other creators are creating, how easy it is to fall into trying to please the algorithm and more. Whats important is connecting to your inner child and creating from an authentic place even if that looks different from the majority.

Welcome to Monday Musings - a weekly question and reflection series where I answer one question for us to savor throughout the week ahead. I'll share my honest thoughts and advice, and if you'd like to submit a question, please reach out on Instagram @heyvictoreaa

Todays question is: "how do you get through hardship?"

In todays episode, I cover perspective shifts, the importance of feeling your feelings, looking at life through the lens of gratitude, mindfulness practices, nervous system regulation and more in relation to navigating hardship.

In this episode, I mention a recent hardship of mine that led me to surrender. There’s many things out of our control, and our desire to control the situation controls us. Sometimes worrying or sitting in anxiety makes us feel in control, but letting go is actually the ultimate form of control. I also talk about the struggle with the realization that there will always be hardships in life and how we can navigate that.

Welcome to Monday Musings - a weekly question and reflection series where I answer one question for us to savor throughout the week ahead. I'll share my honest thoughts and advice, and if you'd like to submit a question, please reach out on Instagram @heyvictoreaa

Todays question is: how can we savor December?

I share 25 ways we can slow down throughout the holiday season.

In todays episode, I share more about my creative background and how Im navigating lifes big questions like "what is my purpose?" as a 29 year old. I touch on topics like: Perspective shifts on what really matters, my creative journey as an artist, how my priorities became my art, navigating the world of social media and content creation, the struggle of boxing yourself in, the purpose of creating, addressing the big questions in life, living simplistically, the importance of rest, the unknown, moving on from things we used to identify with, how its okay to change your mind, and the tension of change.

Welcome to Monday Musings - a weekly question and reflection series where I answer one question for us to savor throughout the week ahead. I'll share my honest thoughts and advice, and if you'd like to submit a question, please reach out on Instagram @heyvictoreaa

Todays question is "“in the previous episode you mentioned that you technically don’t have to change much about your day to day life to find whimsy. You just have to slow down enough to notice it. Could you give examples on this?”

In todays episode I share how you can find whimsy in the very activities, daily routines, and tasks you are already doing. Even if you dont have the time, I promise you can find it.

In todays episode, I talk about my experience with how something I was passionate about became a pressure in my adult life. I also touch on the following topics in this reflection: Comparing ourselves to others our age, Being someone who is multi-passionate and can’t just pick one thing, Navigating the world of social media and content creation, Finding your purpose, Turning your art into a career, Its okay to quit, Toxic productivity and Mindfulness in the process.

Welcome to Monday Musings - a weekly question and reflection series where I answer one question for us to savor throughout the week ahead. I'll share my honest thoughts and advice, and if you'd like to submit a question, please reach out on Instagram @heyvictoreaa

Todays question is "how can I find more whimsy in daily life or make life more whimsical? Especially during hardship?"

I was forced to slow down. And through the hardship I was experiencing, I actually received an opportunity - the opportunity to notice.