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Caroline Presno

Embracing the Blank Canvas: How to Break a Cycle of Procrastination

Embracing the Blank Canvas: How to Break a Cycle of Procrastination

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When you first step up to a blank canvas—figurative or literal—how do you feel? Is there a sense of opportunity and possibility or are you filled with anxiety and dread? If you answer the latter, it’s more likely you’re going to procrastinate. You may get the job done late or potentially never, which can cause extreme stress or even missed opportunities.  [...]
Techniques to Recall and Access Dreams for Creativity

Techniques to Recall and Access Dreams for Creativity

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Did you know you could talk to your subconscious? I didn’t until my freshman year in college when my film history professor taught us a technique that he said was a sure-fire way to remember more of our dreams. Skeptical at first and not quite sure why this was being taught in a motion picture class (as opposed to my psychology courses), I tried it and was s[...]
Harness the Art of Self-Reflection to Reframe Your Narrative and Craft

Harness the Art of Self-Reflection to Reframe Your Narrative and Craft

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Many of us consider ourselves to be self-aware. But take a moment to think—how deep does your level of self-refection really go? The succinct Oxford definition of self-reflection is, “meditation or serious thought about one's character, actions, and motives.” It’s simply getting in tune with who you are. This allows for greater connection with others and the[...]
Art Vs. Applause: 6 Ways to Focus on Process Rather Than Outcome

Art Vs. Applause: 6 Ways to Focus on Process Rather Than Outcome

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The act of creating something is a phenomenal experience. But as every creative knows, the end of the project often determines how we feel about the project. It can be attributed to glory and recognition for being a prolific artist, or can be attached to soul-crushing rejection—it doesn’t get sold, the boss passes it over, you get a form letter, or the agent[...]