Gabriela at Stampington invited a number of artists to share their artful resolutions for 2015. See the blog post at Somerset Place to read the thoughts of twenty-four participants HERE.
Here's what I wrote:
I'm not one for making resolutions at the beginning of the year. My philosophy is that I'd much rather reflect on the past year and recognize all I have done. I find that to be empowering and motivating. Each January I have a ritual of making a Ta-Da list. I start with the end of December and work my way back to the first of the year, making notes of everything I that I can remember doing during the year. It is easier to start with the most recent self-imposed assignments. Eventually I recall a full list of achievements, missions, chores, and projects that leaves me feeling really good. Sure, there are always things left on my To-Do list....there is always more to do, and ideas that are still in-process. However, when you move items from your To-Do list to your Ta-Da list you celebrate what you've completed - that's much more affirming than worrying about the tasks ahead, and the pledge to make changes with the turn of the calendar page. Maybe you could start 2015 by patting yourself on the back for all the work you completed in 2014, from art projects to self-improvement, then carry forward the positive energy into the brand new year. Make a Ta-Da list, because it's way more fun than a To-Do list!
If you're interested, you can download and make your own ToDo/TaDa lists.
Download ToDo LIST 2014 300dpi Download ToDo LIST 2015 300dpi
EDIT: I've had some requests to offer the printable lists as jpgs rather than pdfs. Here you go, click to enlarge.
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