For the first time, I am participating in an art market/fair. Not sure how many prints I should have or what other elements I should bring, but I am going to wing it. Participating in an art market/fair was a goal of mine for next year, not this year. But I think activity doing it this year, will help me prepare for the 2010.
So, if you are in the Charlotte, NC area on Dec. 16 & 17, stop by Booth #108.
Today I wanted to share 10 of my favorite Tips of on Staying Happy and Positive. During the stuff times I have to often reflect on these tips to help me get through my day. We all have bad days, but what is important is how we handle those days so they don't become part of our everyday lives. Take some time and read over the following 10 Tips of Staying Happy and Positive.
1. Don't Put Yourself Down- It's important to recognize your weak areas, but it's not important to beat yourself up. Instead of thinking about your weaknesses, match them with strengths to help keep confidence levels high.
2. Stretch Away Toxins - During the winter months we sometimes neglect exercise. But still try to add some type of activity to your lives, even in the cold months. Try walking around the house, or doing yoga or pilates by video. Keep your body's circulation going and get rid of those winter blues.
3. Have a Tea Party - Simply going through the motions of making a cup of tea can reduce stress. There are four (black, green, white, & oolong) types of teas that have their own health- giving benefit.
4. Make it Moody- Put on your favorite piece of music. It can be something that reminds you of a pleasant memory like a happy holiday (Christmas music is my favorite) or your first romance. Then sit back in a comfortable chair, dim the lights and just listen. Music is said to appeal directly to the primal part of the brain to calm and soothe.
5. Be Beautiful - Fill your home with things that give you the most pleasure. Do worry about conforming to others' perception of beauty; simply choose things that appeal to you and just sit around and enjoy your beautiful things.
6. Write it Down - Keep a pen and paper by your bedside. It can help you in two ways: first, write a list of things you need to tackle the next day; second writing it down allows you to let go of anything playing on your mind.
7. Bath before Bed- A warm bath will gently warm and relax you, and not only that, the reduction in your body temperature mimics your body's natural sleep rhythms.
8. Learn for Another - Find a story about someone who has achieve greatness. Use their story to help you stay positive about your life and the opportunities you have.
9. Admire your Reflection- Make time each week to reflect on the decisions you have made and how they affected your life positively or negatively. Then make a promise to yourself to learn from your successes and failures.
10. Embrace Challenges- It's all too easy to be grateful for things like your house, family and loved ones, but remember to be grateful for life's challenges too. Often, it's facing challenges that helps uncover hidden strengths.
If you have any tips on how you stay happy and positive, please share them, I would love to add them to my list.-
"The most important thing about goals is having one." Geoffry F. Abert
Currently I am planning my 2010 goals but I was wondering if any of you were thinking about your 2010 goals. So I am asking,
What are your 2010 goals?
Here are a few of my 2009 goals, part of my plans are to review over my last years goals, check off what was completed, move those I did not complete and cross out entirely those I plan to never to complete.
Good news guys, yesterday I went my mailbox and found a copy of Somerset Studio: Gallery Winter 2010 issue. On pages 55- 57 was my artwork and my article. It feels good to see your work and name in print.
Fresh out of the packet. The Cover: Somerset Studio Gallery, Winter 2010 issue.
Family Tree - first published mixed media artwork and article.
Inside pages. Go out pick up a issue. The Somerset Studio Gallery Winter 2010 issue should be in bookstores.
Thanks everyone for allowing me to share this experience with you. Do not forget- To check out my next post from the Building a Foundation for Your Artist Career series. Wednesday's post will discuss the reasons why people buy art. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss it.
Thanks again. Peace & More Love
She is a Woman of the Year because:
It is good to know that a woman can be beautiful and smart! I was amazed to read about Marissa accomplishments with such a big and power company. Marissa states in the Glamourarticle "Get in a bit over your head. That’s how you grow and learn and stretch yourself.”
I totally agree with her. More of us need to stretch beyond our reach- it is the only way to grow taller and stronger. Many of us may not be engineers but we are artist who have the engineering power to be great and maybe the next Artist of the Year of something. Grow, Grow and Grow Strong my Sisters and Brothers.
Read More about Glamour's 2009 Woman of the Year- Marissa Mayer - here
This week I've Eye Spied an Art and Fashion Trend that would be considered well planned, organized, and controlled; with a definite shape, form, or pattern.
Michael Kros's Fall 2009 collection displays details that are comforting and strong. Elsa Mora creates paper cutouts that are strudy in appearance with exaggerated details. Michael Kros and Elsa Mora are artists that command attention.
Encouraging someone to live out their dreams is a simple thing to do, God said Abram, "… I will bless you … and you will be a blessing to others.'" (Genesis 12:1-2, NLT)
All of us have worked toward a dream and have felt worn out by the massive climb to the top. At this time we need encouragement, just a small voice to remind us of what it will be like to get to the finish line. From Joel Osteen's Today's Word- "God created us to need each other. You may be facing challenges that you can't overcome on your own - having a friend to walk with you in love can get you through those times."
Be a friend to another person today. Your love and kindness is what another person may need today- that extra lift to the top. Creating good will to others can only make you feel better about yourself. I know and I hope all the rest of you know when you feel better about yourself - people will respond better to you. Encouraging another - Takes you to the next level.
Peace and More Love, Alease
This week I went for my second mammogram visit this year. A few months ago they saw something strange. I should have taken care of this earlier, but others things got in the way and plus I really did not want to go. But a very close friend of mine gave me this postcard. This card made me get off my butt to schedule an appointment.
This is the back of the postcard. She filled in the blanks with a personal message. It really worked.
So, I went to for my second visit. And luckily everything if just fine. It just feels good to know that I am ok and that I have a friend who really cares that I live.
Get Your Check Up! It is more important than a scheduled meeting or making that next big dollar.
Peace and More Love, Alease
An Educator, Creative Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Mixed Media Artist
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