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Art Journaling for Beginners: Create a Mindful Daily Art Journal Habit in 5 Simple Steps
What if ten minutes a day could unlock your most joyful, creative self? Life gets busy, and it’s so easy to push our creativity aside—waiting for that “perfect” moment to sit down and make something amazing.
Why Your Creative Art Journal Is the Key to More Joy and Less Stress
We need a creative playground where we can create without judgment and without any pressure for it to look good. A place we can experiment. Here's where the creative art journal comes in.
Embracing Creativity: I Am a Creative Being and My Ideas Are Valuable + An Art Journaling Prompt to Build Confidence in Your Creative Voice
Ever get excited about an idea, then immediately doubt it? You’re not alone. Self-doubt can sneak in fast and shut down creativity before it starts. Today’s affirmation is a reminder: your ideas matter.
Studio Snippets Issue No. 1 - Reintroducing Myself, Sketchbook Moments & a Sticker Story
Welcome to the latest addition to the Hamletta Studios Blog—Studio Snippets! Think of this as your exclusive look into my humble little art studio. (Ok, full disclosure-- my "studio" is really just my laptop on the move along with my zillions of notebooks falling out of my backpack, as I juggle mom life at the same time.)
Setting Healthy Boundaries: Your Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Peace
Have you ever felt stretched too thin, saying "yes" when you really wanted to say "no"? You're not alone. Setting healthy boundaries is essential for protecting your peace, but it can feel uncomfortable—maybe you're worried about letting people down or feeling guilty for prioritizing yourself. However, honoring your own needs is key to showing up as your best self.
How to Be Kind to Yourself: Speak Kindly to Yourself with a Creative Art Journaling Prompt
Want to stop negative self-talk? Learn how to be kind to yourself with simple self-kindness exercises and positive self-talk tips that boost self-love.
Trust the Process, Enjoy the Journey: A Creative Art Journaling Prompt to Embrace Life’s Surprising Journey
Life doesn’t always go as planned, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Trust the process, enjoy the journey, and embrace the unexpected joys along the way. Uncertainty can be frustrating, yet it often leads to beautiful surprises.
Stop Judging Yourself and Silence Your Inner Critic: A Creative Journaling Activity to Embrace Self-Love
Too often, we hold ourselves to impossible standards, fixating on flaws instead of embracing who we truly are. It is time to quiet the inner critic and offer ourselves the same kindness we give to others.
Rest Is Best: Why Taking Time to Rest Matters and How to Give Yourself Permission to Rest
Do you ever feel like there’s never enough time to simply be? Life constantly pulls us in different directions. Whether it’s work, family, or yet another round of dishes, the chance to truly rest and recharge can feel out of reach. No matter how many planners we fill or to-do lists we write, the tasks never really end, do they? The world will always demand our time and energy.
Savor the Small Stuff: A Gratitude-filled Creative Art Journal Prompt
Life moves fast, and it is easy to overlook the small moments that bring us joy. But what if those little joys are the secret to living a more grateful, fulfilled life?