This episode and all show notes can be found at:

Part 2 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/messymiddle/

Part 1 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/burnout22/

Part 3 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/the-new-normal-summer2022/

Links mentioned in the show:

Mindset Reboot Conference: https://madexmaker.com/mindset-reboot-conference

Kwik Stix Tempera Paint: https://amzn.to/3sjL8jN

Creative Market Art Prints: https://crmrkt.com/RgMEdv

Strathmore Mixed Media Toned Tan Paper: https://amzn.to/3DlZJ4u

Aim 7 and Dr. Erik Korem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734

Illo Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/3CYgMrO

Blob a Day Challenge Sheets:

https://rechargingyou.com/imaginember/

Episode 416 Aired Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022

Last week I shared what led me to having to step back from so many things this past summer. I shared what I said "no" to and what doing that did to me.

I made it a point to reconnect with making art. This was something I had not done outside my sketchbook in years, maybe decades. Meaning I was making something that was purposeless, or just for me. I call this the messy middle and honestly it is part of every single project.

I have been a professional designer for over 25 years. When I am learning something new I have high high expectations of myself (yes I meant two highs there).

I don’t think it should be ugly. I don’t want my first attempt or 50th attempt to look so bad but it does. I had to come to grips with that. I also have to accept that everything doesn’t get finished in one sitting. Sometimes I have to sit with it for a while.

I learned a lot about myself this summer and what has been holding me back. I began the journey of conquering or at least attacking some of these limiting mindsets, for sure stage one was recognizing them.

To get the link to join the live taping, sign up here. https://www.rechargingyou.com/signup

_______________________

Connect on Instagram @CreativesIgnite & Twitter: @creativesignite

Linked In: LinkedIn.com/company/creatives-ignite

Or email me at diane [at] CreativesIgnite.com

Leave a Review & Share with Your Friends

One of the best ways to support the channel and podcast is to leave a review on iTunes or Google Play or where ever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the channel, leave a comment on an episode that you watch and of course share it with your friends.

ELEMENTOR: http://bit.ly/elementordiane

FLODESK: email service: 50%off your first month https://flodesk.com/c/DESIGNRECHARGE

Flodesk costs $39/month no matter how many subscribers you have.

ENVATO: http://bit.ly/envatoDR

TIMELY: http://bit.ly/drtimely 10% off your subscription

AUDIBLE: http://www.audibletrial.com/RechargingYou 1 free audio book

SKILLSHARE: http://bit.ly/dianegibbs 2 months free premium membership

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are 'affiliate links.' This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission.