Here Are 3 Creative August Ideas That Can Create Happiness.

Hi, Creative Friends-

“The Roots Of Education Are Bitter But The Fruit Is Sweet.” ~ Aristotle

With the summer’s end near, getting back to learning can be on everyone’s mind. Back-to-school time can help us make creative leaps in our work and our lives. However, making the transition from casual summertime fun to the more structured learning days of fall can leave us all feeling a bit in a state of chaos. That’s why…

This week, here are 3 creative ideas that can create happiness this August…

1. Wish A Goodbye: Transition can be hard at any point in our lives but taking time to be purposeful in the transition can be healing. Try making a “Make A Wish” tree from Smithsonian Museum and watch happiness bloom into fall. If you need some lovely watercolor fall leaves to use for your wishes, you can find a FREE Download here.

2. Schooling Snacks: If fueling up for school and getting creative in the kitchen sounds like a happy way to start the new school year, try this delicious Yam Spice Superhero Muffin recipe from Vital Farms.

3. Don’t Worry: If you are a bit like me, this time of year can come with some worries and managing the big anxiety from our kids, or ourselves can be at the top of our school supply list. Try this book written by Shunmyo Masuno: Don’t Worry: 48 Lessons On Relieving Anxiety From A Zen Buddist Monk. Shunmyo Masuno also happens to be a Zen Garden designer and offers practical ideas on how to calm the mind and create happiness through creativity.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how will create happiness this month.

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra