Sometimes, stopping can help you start [Week 30]


I'M GOING ON VACATION Reader! When are you?

This Weeks Action Steps For Success:

In an act of self care, my fiancé and I are staying at a friends house by the beach. We needed a vacation but also needed to not spend money to do it. Our budget initially told us "No vacation!" but sometimes we have to stand up for our self care and find a way. And that's what we did, and that's what I would like you to do.

As a Creative, it is very important that you take care of yourself. Mind, body, and spirit! So I want you to think of what kind of self care can you do for yourself? What does your creative self need right now? Is it more naps? Is it more time dedicated to creating? Is it eating better so you have more energy? Do you need a vacation? Maybe a digital detox?

YOUR TASK:

  • Tune into your mind, body, and spirit and ask yourself what you need. Don't think about how possible or impossible what you need sounds.
  • Write down the answer(s)
  • Reply to this email with your answers OR post it in the facebook group!
  • If there's a big act of self care calling out to you, but figuring out how to do it is stressing you out, tag me in so I can help! Together we can find you a way to get that self care that you need!

Creative Cafe's Hours of Operation

2024 WEEK 30 of 52
All sessions are 2 hours in length unless otherwise noted.
*But you can show up for however long/short you can!*

Please make sure to differentiate between the - and the & for times.


Tired of being a lone Creative?

How about you join the newly buzzing facebook group we just started! We're all waiting to welcome you and support you on your creative journey <3 Come on in!

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Making the boring parts of your life easier and automated is just another step to having more time to focus on your art 🤩


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Aileen Michelle

Helping Creatives make huge progress and finish their creations :D I offer online co-working for the artsy and adhd to help with focus and accountability! All while I am beside you in the trenches working on my own projects! Weekly emails for my online co-working schedule and quarterly updates for my own path as an artist. I also offer stories :D

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