Do What Brings You Joy!

As I flipped through Instagram there were many times when I doubted my talents, and myself and I questioned whether I should continue to do these things.

The good news is that since I started my planner Instagram I have felt more empowered and have gotten such positive feedback on the things I do. I remember telling my husband I was going to start my page and he said don’t take anything personally. I promised that I wouldn’t, and I believe that he has prepared himself for the worst. Luckily, this group of people are a wonderful group and for the most part, live by the golden rule.

Starting planning has really made me start thinking about things differently and I am starting to try things that I haven’t done for YEARS. I am drawing again, I practice hand lettering and feel like I can actually do it, and it is all making me a better person and want to be a better mom. My son has started to want to play and make things with paper and I have played with paper quilling with him.

I believe these forms of art, no matter what they are, are great things to relieve stress and will make you a better person. It puts me in a different head place. I am thankful!

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