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the everyday life of a working artist

Maintaining a Stress Free Life

1/7/2016

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"Sunset Afterglow"
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The number one question I am asked time and time again is "how do you get so many things done and stay so calm?". It's easy. I write everything down.

First, I want to clarify that I don't get that much done. Ok, maybe more than most but it often feels like I should do more. I have so many ideas and plans for my life that I don't want to miss out. And I don't think I will as long as I write it all down.

I get stressed when I worry that I won't remember to do something. I am always afraid I may forget one Thursday morning that I have to host the AHA show. But since I have not forgotten yet (in five and a half years) that system seems to be working ok. 

So where do I write everything down? I use two different "things". The majority of my to do's are in my memo book. The others are in my phone in my "Notes" app. I also set appointments in my phone with alarms for things like the AHA show and any appointments or online marketing consultations. They are set to remind me an hour in advance just in case ...

At night, the last thing I do is pull out my memo book and add anything that is on my mind, whether it is a crazy idea or something I need to accomplish on my to do list. Once is it written in the book then I am guaranteed a restful night's sleep. Of course I usually don't need more than six hours sleep which technically gives me two extra hours every day!
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It's time to end this blog post as I have got to go and find my memo book. That's occasionally an issue around here. The good news is it's got to be in my office or my studio or my bedroom. So I know it can't be too hard to find.

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Alice Edwardsa link
1/7/2016 05:20:44 am

I use trackers for lost itmes:
maybe getting a tracker device attach it to the memo book and use your phone to find it

and if the phone's misplaced use the tracker on the memo book to find the phone

and maybe one for your keys ...after that you're on your own

I have no vested interest in trackers. It just works for me

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Nancy Darling
1/7/2016 06:54:42 am

I am intrigued by your memo boo. It seems to have page numbers. Would you share what kind it is and the size please? Love this blog!

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Barbara Teusink
1/7/2016 08:05:03 am

Where are you seeing what her memo book looks like? I'm curious about how she is using that too - is it like a bullet journal?

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Leslie Saeta
1/7/2016 02:22:22 pm

I found the book at Office Max. It's turquoise and white and it's made by "See Jane Work".

Leslie Saeta
1/7/2016 02:23:11 pm

I found the book at Office Max. It's turquoise and white and it's made by "See Jane Work". No page numbers though, just a "j" at the bottom of each page.

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Mary Walsh
1/7/2016 02:03:07 pm

Where do you buy the huge canvas's?

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Leslie Saeta
1/7/2016 02:14:02 pm

I will have all of this information in a future blog post but I buy most of them at Michaels. 36" and 48" square plus the 36"x48" and lots of other sizws. Right now all of the high quality (green label) canvases are 50% off plus they have an online coupon for an additional 20% off sale prices. Now that's a great price!
Leslie

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Irene Hurdle
1/7/2016 03:27:26 pm

It is reassuring to know that we all share similar concerns and fears, no matter where we are in our creative journey. Thanks for this blog Leslie, and for letting us in on your personal journey

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Roxanne Steed link
1/12/2016 08:23:37 pm

Leslie, thanks for all the great scoop in your new updated blog- I love what you're doing here!! I may have missed it, but could you tell us, do you use a template for showing your painting in a lovely room setting? or is it photoshopped? (or do you have this room by chance?) I've been wanting to do this for years!!

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