Draw Quick Ducks with me!

Let’s talk about reflection and habit-building!

In a perfect world, I’d fill my bowl with broccoli instead of ice cream, devouring it while reading Shakespeare instead of scrolling Instagram. If only it were that easy.

Here’s a list of my past and present weaknesses and how I’ve overcome or managed them.

• Smoking - never really liked it.

• Chewing fingernails - keep hands occupied.

• Excessive email checking - mindfulness, phone hiding, awareness, and accountability

• Knuckle cracking - still do it.

• Procrastinating - do it, love it, and have fun doing it.

• Negative self-talk - practicing mindfulness through meditation, walks without headphones, and yoga.

• Overindulgence in social media, ice cream, art supplies, alcohol, and reality TV shows about people looking for love. - no comment.

Why am I telling you about my bad habits?

I know how hard it is to build a new habit and feel the weight of “bad” ones. I see you.

It’s only a bad habit if it’s holding you back. They’re all behaviors that give you information so you can grow.

How’s your drawing practice going this week?

Are you being kind to yourself and having fun drawing? I can’t believe we’re on Day 5 of the refresh! If you need to skip a day or take a break, you can always come back to it! The refresh posts are all populating here.