Let’s be honest. There is a very thin line between “generous creative spirit” and “resentful sweatshop worker.” If you are currently feeling a tight knot of anxiety in your chest, stop. You promised a blanket to your cousin. You said you’d give a hat to your neighbor. You also committed to knitting socks for your …
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We’ve all been there. You want to create something to soothe your anxiety. Instead, you pick a pattern that makes you want to throw your needles across the room. Suddenly, your “relaxing hobby” is just another source of stress. In my latest video (above), I shared my top 5 specific free patterns for overwhelmed brains. …
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I used to believe that if something I made wasn’t beautiful, it wasn’t worth making.That if I couldn’t draw “well,” I shouldn’t draw at all.That creativity was a talent I must’ve missed out on in the gene lottery. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever ripped out a sketch because it didn’t match the Pinterest version, or …
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You don’t need to be an artist—just open to a little play. When my brain is racing or my energy dips, I turn to these 5 little rituals. They’re tiny acts of creativity, not meant for productivity or perfection—just to help me feel more like myself again. Whether I’m overwhelmed, scattered, or just need a …
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For most of my life, creativity lived in the margins. A doodle in a notebook during a long meeting. A knit row or two on the couch when the day felt too heavy. I didn’t think of it as “art,” really—just something quiet that helped me breathe a little easier. I was nearly 50 when …
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