{"id":179,"date":"2023-01-03T00:55:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T00:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/?p=179"},"modified":"2023-01-03T00:55:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T00:55:42","slug":"a-fresh-start-even-though-its-just-another-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/2023\/01\/03\/a-fresh-start-even-though-its-just-another-day\/","title":{"rendered":"A fresh start (even though it’s just another day)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s that time of year again – a new year has arrived, and with it comes the opportunity to set goals and start fresh. For many people, this means resolving to get in shape, save money, or make other positive changes in their lives. But what about tapping into your creativity? Why not make this the year that you<\/strong> nurture your creative side and embark on a journey of creative expansion?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are a few tips to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Set aside dedicated time for creative pursuits. It can be easy to let life get in the way and neglect our creative endeavors. To make sure you’re able to progress, set aside specific times each week to work on your projects. This could be as simple as an hour on Sunday mornings or 30 minutes each evening before bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Experiment with different mediums. Trying new things is a great way to spark creativity and find what works for you. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try experiment with a new form of creativity, whether it’s painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, writing, or something else entirely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Find a community of like-minded people. Surrounding yourself with others who are also interested in creative thinking can be incredibly motivating. Consider joining a club or group, taking a class, or simply connecting with other artists or thinkers online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Take breaks and allow yourself to relax. Creativity doesn’t always come easily, and sometimes, we need to take a break to let our minds rest. Ensure you set aside time to relax and recharge, whether it’s through meditation, exercise, or simply enjoying some downtime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Appreciate what you\u2019ve done. The beauty of creating is that what you produce hasn\u2019t been made before. Sometimes it\u2019s good; sometimes, it\u2019s… not as good. That doesn\u2019t matter. What matters is showing up and being in the creative game. Everything happens in its time!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Starting off the new year with an intentional journey of creativity can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only will it allow you to exercise your right brain, but it can also help you relax and de-stress. Make 2023 the year that you<\/strong> embrace the creative journey, and you\u2019ll be amazed when you look back in 12 months! It truly is a case of the journey being the destination!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It’s that time of year again – a new year has arrived, and with it comes the opportunity to set goals and start fresh. For many people, this means resolving to get in shape, save money, or make other positive changes in their lives. But what about tapping into your creativity? Why not make this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":178,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":205,"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179\/revisions\/205"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ronyurman.com\/abcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}