When it comes to creative projects I’ve been able to spend blissful hours (or chunks of an hour) working away on one thing, whether it is putting words on pages, making pottery, cutting and prepping fabric for a quilt, or crocheting something. That deep focused time, where I’m working on just one thing at a time has been a sweet refuge for my spirit. But how do I find time to finish my project(s)?

I’m really glad you asked.

One of the things I did take from both working on my degree and my office job, where I had to balance so many projects at once, was to work backwards from a deadline. There are many different project management theories and steps on how to do things, but this is what works for me

How I Made the 1,000 Tile Project

Have you ever come up with an idea you thought was great, then started working on it and realized it was going to be much bigger than you thought?

That brings me to the story behind the “1,000 Tiles Say a Single Word” piece that was part of the Potters Guild of Hamilton biennial exhibition “Next” in March 2024 at the Carnegie Gallery in Dundas, Ontario.

How to Change Your Life in 15 Minutes A Day

I became more intentional about my time. That coincided with when I heard about the 15 minutes a day writing habit through the Christian Book Academy that mentioned above. My writing productivity increased dramatically, so I decided to apply it to other things in my life. I carved out little 15 minute sessions in my day where I had extra time I could go longer if I wanted to, and got to work.

How a Morning Routine Changed My Mindset

How do you like to start your day? A quiet cup of coffee in a favourite chair? A cup of tea while listening to the radio? Sitting silently and just giving your mind, body, and soul a few minutes to wake up and enjoy the morning? Or do you drag yourself out of bed at the alarm, rush to check your phone for the latest news, social media posts, emails, and scramble to get ready for work?

I used to rush and scramble every morning, but since I started a new morning routine in December 2022, I’ve been much more productive and pleasant in the morning — at least on the days I don’t miss the alarm clock.

Rest

Who loves naps? Do you have a favourite place to curl up for a quick cat nap, like our cat Harry? The piano bench is one of his many napping spots.

Do you feel that too often we neglect our rest? Cats may have the right idea.

encouragement, time management, hope, NapsJackie ScottOctober 7, 2024Rest, spiritual encouragement, encouragementComment