One Thing I've Learned
Things I've learned, from inconsequential to practical to bigger-picture. Also see: Debbieohi.com/links
I do my creative work before checking news headlines
It took me a while, but I've learned that it's much easier to be CREATE if I don't check headlines (including Trending Topics in Bluesky) first thing in the morning...especially
It took me a while, but I've learned that it's much easier to be CREATE if I don't check headlines (including Trending Topics in Bluesky) first thing in the morning...especially these days! Because of an ongoing family issue behind-the-scenes these days, I'm already finding it much more challenging to carve
Taking a walk outside almost always helps
It's amazing how much a walk outside can help me regain perspective, especially when I've been spending a little too much time on my computer. It doesn't have to be
It's amazing how much a walk outside can help me regain perspective, especially when I've been spending a little too much time on my computer. It doesn't have to be an autumnal forest - it can just be around the block. What I also find helps: sometimes purposely NOT taking
Sometimes it's better to be kind than prove I'm right
On being kind to yourself as well to the other person
On being kind to yourself as well to the other person
Never presume to know another's grief.
I will never say I know exactly how you feel.
I will never say I know exactly how you feel.
Having hobbies outside of work helps fill my creative well
Also a handy of way of clearing my head when I'm work-stressed
Also a handy of way of clearing my head when I'm work-stressed
Appreciate where you are. You may be luckier than you think.
A comic especially for fellow writers and illustrators out there.
A comic especially for fellow writers and illustrators out there.
Don't let envy fester
Acknowledge it but then MOVE ON
Acknowledge it but then MOVE ON
If social media is making you feel like crap, then re-evaluate how you use it
Also, yet one more reason I love Bluesky
Also, yet one more reason I love Bluesky
Writing by hand can help keep me from feeling overwhelmed
Anyone else out there keep a bullet journal?
Anyone else out there keep a bullet journal?
Don't be so obsessed with your end goal that you forget to enjoy the journey
It may be a cliché but it remains so true
It may be a cliché but it remains so true