How to emerge? [or make New Year resolutions that you keep]
It is noticeable that writing one’s New Year Resolutions always involves more of the word more, and less of the word less. When, so often, less is more …..
Message to self, and anyone else …
Resolutions for 2011
Measurable
1. To be in studio, on studio days, by 9am latest.
2. To give up sugar [& alcohol? Are you sure?] for January.
Less measurable but equally desirable
3. More time drawing, less time on computer. Everyone should draw.
4. Check emails less! Are you addicted to that little frisson of possibility?
5. Focus on thinking as well as making
6. See more shows & write more reviews. Thinking about what we have seen, and writing about it is good for us.
7. More walking and talking with friends and colleagues, instead of sitting. Walking aids the thinking process and combines exercise and communication, and increases happiness endorphins. Why not walk and talk for a meeting, than sit down for a coffee at the end, and sum up the main points.
8. Make more lists … very satisfying, and can be ticked off!
Unmentionable but desirable
9. More paid art opportunities
10. More exhibition opportunities
11. More emerging [whatever that means]
Happy New Year, everyone!
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