summer lovin' week - use your senses...

I love my vision board!  I know I have talked about this method of goal setting and visualization before, but I thought it would be a nice thing to do while relaxing and dreaming by the pool.
I love my vision board!  I know I have talked about this method of goal setting and visualization before, but I thought it would be a nice thing to do while relaxing and dreaming by the pool.  If you have never heard of the practice, making a vision board is a way to help you to actually "see" your goals and dreams.  There is no right or wrong way to do it, and it really can reveal things about yourself you didn't even know!  I just grab all the magazines that are around (usually a ton). I clip items that are inspiring and that visually trigger the scope of my goals.  It's great fun and helps you to think big!  The best part is actually seeing the goals/dreams fulfilled.  I just got to take two things off of my board because they were accomplished!  So now I am due for a refresh.

summer lovin' week - finding balance...

Is it just me, or have you been working double, triple overtime? Being so busy is fantastic, and I wouldn't change a thing.  Well except maybe one thing.  Would I give myself a break already?!  I (and I'm sure like you) am my worst critic! Of course drive, commitment, and determination are all fantastic things.  We would not be artists and/or business owners if we lacked these things.  However, I am realizing that I've lost a bit of the balance in my life that actually helps to keep me on my toes.  My perfect day would be to start working at about 9am, have a yoga/lunch break at about 1230, and then call it good at around 6.  When I work this way, I work more efficiently and with more focus. So why have a strayed?  It's so very easy to get caught up in a sea of deadlines (both actual and self-imposed), that sometimes we lose ourselves.

So while we are recommiting ourselves to our businesses this summer, how about we stop and recommit ourselves to ourselves too.

My commitment is to stop and have my mid-day yoga/lunch break.  What's yours?

summer lovin' week - make your list!

The lovin' for your business is continuing today!  Today I am making a list of goals I want to accomplish by the end of the summer.  I already tackled something that has been a bit daunting for me.  I met with and have hired an attorney - yay!  Whew! That is a big one in the books!  She's great b/c she is a specializes in working with creatives AND she's a yogi!  Match made in heaven!

So here is my list.  I'm just keeping it simple and starting with five items.  Link back and share your lists and let's help each other get inspired!  :)

1. Lawyer

2. Business plan for remainder of 2010 and 2011

3. Make super secret plans for the end of this year (bwaahh!)

4. Work on my branding strategy

5. Refine art tracking system.