As seasons take a turn, I am preparing for what will most likely be a long winter. There is no doubt I am looking forward to part time hibernation because my body needs it! I’ve been running like a crazy person for months on end!  It can also be the most challenging part of the year as a photographer and creative being. It is so important to keep the groove of inspiration going to last you through until spring arrives. 

I am going to do a little bit of processing out loud and sharing what keeps me going when the going gets tough. I will be posting one tip a day this week.. so stay tuned! Or just look at the end of the week and read them all at once =D 

1. CLEAR YOUR MIND>>> For me, it’s like a clean house. My life can be COMPLETE idiotic chaos, but I clear the center island in the kitchen of all the clutter and suddenly life is simple again. I take time normally in the beginning of the week to just clear my head of anything stifling creative energy. I call it my "Monday Morning Retreat". It's a time where I set aside distractions and take time to dream (business related). I journal away some negative thoughts and dig into the book of truth to renew my mind and replace those thoughts with "God thoughts" (yes, I mean "God" thoughts which are way better than "good" thoughts). I allow myself to just dream with no hesitation and do away with the nagging voices in my head to do or be something I am not. After that, I switch gears and make a P.O.A for my week and pull out the white board to write out my tasks daily that need to be accomplished. I keep it visible throughout the week or it WILL slip my mind. I have an end goal for the week that is something short term for me to work for and focus on.

I have come to really enjoy my Mondays and I love the Friday feeling of accomplishment and less wasted time as well. If you have any pointers on how to "CLEAR YOUR MIND" or how you get organized for your week I would LOVE to hear. 

Tomorrow will be #2 and it has to do with the word "NO"! 

Love you all.