Deborah O'Toole Deborah O'Toole

Keep Creative while travelling

I'm about to go to Italy!!

I'm really excited but of course there are now considerations about what creative materials I can pack, where I'll be able to sit down and do my creative practice and when I'll fit it into my travel itinerary. I've encountered this many times on work and personal trips both overseas, outback camping and interstate visits to family so in this episode I share some tips on keeping creative while travelling.

The tips are:

  1. Pack smart

  2. Create a routine

  3. Pivot.

  4. Take a class

  5. Just try some new things

  6. Take photos

  7. Journal

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Deborah O'Toole Deborah O'Toole

Keep Creative…With kids!

Maintaining your creative practice alongside parenting can be challenging on so many levels. In this episode I share tips I wish I knew when I was in the throes of parenthood and finding my way as a creative.

The tips are:

  1. Keep it small.

  2. Get the kids involved!

  3. Have your project ready to go.

  4. Connect with other creative parents.

  5. Seek support

  6. The housework can wait.

  7. Think outside the square.

  8. Be okay with less than perfect.

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Deborah O'Toole Deborah O'Toole

Dance like YOU'RE not watching!

 How often do you allow self judgement to stop you from doing things that bring you joy? In this episode I introduce you to “The Dancing Man” and why I now aspire to be more like him!

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