FRIDAY! Need I say more?! 

Here's the last of my short and sweet tidbits of inspirations for the week! Hope this fuels your heart.

5- CREATE. Sometimes to get that drive you just have to put your hands to work. I love DIY projects and anything I can create with my hands. I have found there is something in the movement of doing something rather than a click of a button (whether the mouse or shutter release) that gets me motivated to think outside the box. When I am clickin'- I get out my old film cameras and get real captures of things and people I love. Other than that I have a BILLION hobbies (those of you who know me know this!) Getting busy on a knitting project, journaling/songwriting, sewing, or making some new art for the home is a treat to this deep longing to create. Though it’s not a “paid” portion of what I do (which I feel like most of what I do isn’t) it is SO necessary to keep my heart alive and beating for love of what I do. 

6- STOP COMPARING. (probably my favorite tip) The WORST thing I can ever do for myself is to compare. Someone will always have better gear, make more money, have more business, and make life look simply glamorous while I am working so hard just barely moving forward. It is your story and your battles and victories that make you unique. We are not to be like people around us and we don’t even know what people are dealing with. I read a quote last night that said “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” This definitely helped me keep my mind in check about how I view others and myself. Instead of letting other people’s victories disappoint where you are at, be happy for them and use them as motivation to meet your own goals. 

Be proud of your work and accomplishments. Always grow. And enjoy the journey. 

That's all I got to say for the weekend! Besides apologize for my grammer.  Sorry to all of you grammer fanatics, I am working on it!!