Lesson 2 really hit for me. It's a question I've been posing to myself a lot in my morning pages after realising that even after four years since leaving the corporate world I'm still conditioned to it - particularly in how I express myself! I'm enjoying trying some experiments to see what fits.
I know and it's a hard thing to do. It took me years! I've told the story before of how my coach made me take all my corporate black column dresses to the charity shop as it's like they were a safety pad somewhere in my head...also remember we're always evolving. Even re-reading my newsletter a year later I could see how my tone's shifted even more. We ebb, we flow. We keep going xo
There’s always Toronto in Oct or Australia & New Zealand next year! One of the attendees at the weekend had been to the New York workshop and then flew to UK to do it again!!!
I only had 50% hearing in one ear until I was 6 and as I consequence I struggled with English at school. Never got on with poetry and must admit I’m very much in the ‘poetry must rhyme’ mindset.
Thanks so much Ellie! When I re-read these yesterday I did think they could be applied to any creative or marketing endeavour...thank you so much for reading xo
Doesn't it?! And it's so hard not to look around you and think "Wait, you have HOW many books out and you're HOW old?" or whatever your goal is...Let's tune it out together, Annabel. I also finally ordered the book it came from so will keep you posted xo
I’m intrigued by the idea of the personal inventory. Do you do this every day or just when the inspiration strikes? I’m on the (seemingly eternal) hunt for an approach to sure up my wobbly journaling practice this sounds like it might have some mileage.
Morning pages are game changing for me, I can’t believe I managed my first 40 odd years without them!
Yes to morning pages!! 💪🏼💪🏼
Same! I wish they’d taught us journalling in school! Mind you, I buy ALL the journals for my teens and they’re very empty…😫
Lesson 2 really hit for me. It's a question I've been posing to myself a lot in my morning pages after realising that even after four years since leaving the corporate world I'm still conditioned to it - particularly in how I express myself! I'm enjoying trying some experiments to see what fits.
I know and it's a hard thing to do. It took me years! I've told the story before of how my coach made me take all my corporate black column dresses to the charity shop as it's like they were a safety pad somewhere in my head...also remember we're always evolving. Even re-reading my newsletter a year later I could see how my tone's shifted even more. We ebb, we flow. We keep going xo
Really good advice as ever ❤️
Thank you Jo! Hope you're well...I still haven't recovered from my LIz Gilbert FOMO ;) X
There’s always Toronto in Oct or Australia & New Zealand next year! One of the attendees at the weekend had been to the New York workshop and then flew to UK to do it again!!!
I only had 50% hearing in one ear until I was 6 and as I consequence I struggled with English at school. Never got on with poetry and must admit I’m very much in the ‘poetry must rhyme’ mindset.
Definitely going to give it some more thought. Xx
I can see why that made it hard for you. Let me know if you want any recommendations…I have some thoughts on where to start xo
As someone who can't write poetry but has always loved the idea of it, this was fascinating - thank you!
Thanks so much Ellie! When I re-read these yesterday I did think they could be applied to any creative or marketing endeavour...thank you so much for reading xo
Number 3 really resonates! It’s so comforting
to know I’m not the only one who feels this. I’m going to try & “tune that shit out”. X
Doesn't it?! And it's so hard not to look around you and think "Wait, you have HOW many books out and you're HOW old?" or whatever your goal is...Let's tune it out together, Annabel. I also finally ordered the book it came from so will keep you posted xo
I know, I know! Let’s do it - and do keep me/us posted on the book. Xx
I will...I haven't read fiction for ages so I'm ready! xo
I’m intrigued by the idea of the personal inventory. Do you do this every day or just when the inspiration strikes? I’m on the (seemingly eternal) hunt for an approach to sure up my wobbly journaling practice this sounds like it might have some mileage.
It's so good! It's from Summer Brennan and I've been doing it monthly but I can see it could work on a more regular basis. I go into more detail here: https://antoniataylor.substack.com/p/3-business-y-things-for-march
Hope that helps! x
Love all of this x
Thank you Nelly! It was an amazing Arvon course and will stay with me FOREVER! I know I owe you an email too ;)
Hope you also know there’s never any rush on that front xx
I also love journaling, so helpful! I like the inventory idea too, will check it out ✨