Bright greetings to you all. I am Michele Hinchey and I'm so honored to bring you this Motivational Monday post. As we head into our eleventh week of 2022, this is a great opportunity to discuss keeping it simple.
What does it mean to keep things simple? This doesn't mean to loose the details. It means remember not to make a situation or project more complicated than it actually is. Have you ever had or seen someone take a project or situation and overthink it so much that they have made it seem nearly impossible to accomplish? This is very common with pre-teens and teenagers, but can very often occur with adults working on projects or trying to meet deadlines.
Overthinking often creates imagined potential issues which have not and will not occur. This results in stress and self doubt. Instead focus on the simple processes of the project. Conditioning the clay, forming the elements of your pieces and the other most basic parts of what your want to accomplish. Follow your natural artistic drive and you can accomplish nearly anything.
Every creation is a learning experience. We will see ways to improve our work in every single piece we create. This applies to the Masters among us as well. It's part of the joy and frustration all artisans have. Constantly growing, learning and expanding what we do. We don't need to make that more difficult by overthinking things.
Remember to follow your inner Muse. Let them guide you in your work. Listen to their guidance, they aren't the ones telling you to over think or over complicate things. Just let it flow.
Lets get inspired and motivated! Rest well and let those creative vibes flow. Never forget; you are amazing!
~ Michele Hinchey
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