Tag Archives: personal growth

What If Wednesday: Reality Check

Posted on October 22, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

What if the fastest way to a long-term goal requires sacrificing a short-term goal? It might sound counter-intuitive, but it makes sense. I hit the bottom of one of those crap piles in my life last weekend. I can now … Continue reading →

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A Different Week

Posted on October 7, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

Times they are a changin’. This week I have family visiting from three different states. My big accomplishment was turning the sewing room back into a guest room without making the house look like something off Hoarders. It’s amazing what … Continue reading →

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What If Wednesday – Momentum

Posted on August 27, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

Last week we left off with the concept of a daily task list as an organization tool to free up more time to do the things you love. The goal here is to build a life full of joy, energy, … Continue reading →

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What If Wednesday – Quilting Consciously

Posted on August 20, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

Last week I posted about doing something you love every day as a means to improve the overall quality of your life. I’ve had a lean spell with quilting lately and need to get back in the habit, for my … Continue reading →

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What If Wednesday – Feeding Your Spirit

Posted on August 13, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

Life always looks and feels better when you do things you love. There’s no getting around life’s unpleasant tasks, but how much does your life improve if you spend 15 minutes a day doing something you love? 30 minutes? An … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life Of Procrastination

Posted on May 21, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

I had a lightbulb moment this weekend. I realized that every situation in my life that makes me crazy or weighs me down I created through procrastination. Every. Single. One. I’m self-aware enough to have realized this while I created … Continue reading →

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Showing Up

Posted on May 7, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

Sometimes you get so caught up in life that it feels like you’re being swept down a raging river. Once you wash up on shore you wonder what, exactly, just happened. The past three years of my life have been … Continue reading →

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Word Of The Year 2015

Posted on December 31, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

How could it be that time again? Time truly does move faster as the years pass.  Just when I think it couldn’t move any faster, it does. Perhaps 2015 will change all that.  A girl can hope. My word for … Continue reading →

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Staycation Day 2: Getting Organized

Posted on July 22, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

I listen to books on CD in the car and the current one explains how to organize your whole life in one year. Right. Now that I’m past the absurdity of the idea I can pick up some useful tips. … Continue reading →

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Feeding The Inner Student

Posted on January 18, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

As a child I was a natural student.  I learned quickly with little effort and really enjoyed it.  I still enjoy learning.  I wouldn’t want to repeat my college days, but I’m all for a good challenge that stretches me … Continue reading →

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