by Cali Bird | Oct 12, 2016 | Creating with a day job, Fame and Success, Food for thought
You love making music, or writing or producing paintings or sculptures. However, you have never made any money from it so is it unethical to call yourself an artist? After all a lawyer, an accountant or a credit controller calls themselves this because that is what...
by Cali Bird | Sep 22, 2016 | Creating with a day job, Fear and Procrastination
Procrastination can really kill your creativity – but you don’t need me to tell you that. You really want to do it and you have every intention of starting. But you just need to get a couple of other things in place first. Unfortunately, those things are proving...
by Cali Bird | Sep 7, 2016 | Creating with a day job, Fame and Success
It can be very tempting to quit your job and be a full-time writer. Just imagine, no commute, no getting up at some ungodly hour to do something you hate, no stress, no boss and no Sheila from Accounts who is so annoying. Writing can seem such an idyllic life. You’ll...
by Cali Bird | Aug 25, 2016 | Creating with a day job
Do you struggle to say No? You have a busy life. You’re the kind of person who gets things done so you have sat on numerous committees for various activities. You’re the go-to person in your workplace or community or your family when something needs to get sorted...
by Cali Bird | Aug 11, 2016 | Being gentle, Creating with a day job, Start Here
It can be difficult to find time to create when you are tired all the time. Life can be very busy these days. You have so many responsibilities. It’s not just work. You have your commute time, things to do with the family, parents who are getting older and need...
by Cali Bird | Jul 21, 2016 | Being gentle, Creating with a day job
At last you decided to get serious about your creativity. You get yourself into a groove with it and are working to a consistent pattern. You enjoy it. You’re so excited about the possibilities. And then – Bam! Something happens. Life throws you something that...
