Growing up I was obsessed with art supplies. I still am. I would, and do, spend hours staring at pencils, paints, etc. But most of all, the thing that fascinated me was sketchbooks. I loved the idea of a special dedicated to my ideas brought to life. I loved closing it and keeping it private. I loved opening it and uncovering pages full of blank pages, itching to be filled…
Read MoreAlthough this is a little different from the usual posts I write, today I want to focus a little on encouragement, work and success.
Necessary planning tools such as Return On Investment (ROI) analyze success of a business. Without them, decisions would be made based off emotions or guesses, which often lead to poor outcomes. I am no business strategist, but I have learned a thing or two working in a variety of roles, in fields such as journalism, mental health, neuroscience and now owning a small art business. One thing I have noticed is that we do not talk enough about how much encouragement positively affects both a company's bottom line and its employees. Before you stop reading because I’m talking business, hear me out…
Read MoreRecently, I went on a run without my headphones or cellphone and asked God to help me listen. I told God many times that I was ready to hear His plan for me as my feet pounded the pavement. As I looked into the trees, I heard the rustling of the leaves and felt God impress upon me something unexpected.
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