Last week, I talked about my newsletter blues and since then I’ve quickly realized that it’s more of a cleanse. It’s a good thing to clear out the air and really connect to those who resonate with you, instead of speaking to people who have their backs turned. In a way, I’m looking forward to unsubscribes from uninterested people.
I think of it as the socially responsible thing to do as well. I know from statistics that many people aren’t even opening my emails. I really would like to decrease digital pollution. It’s a waste of energy, space and money for everyone. So do yourself and others a favor today, go and unsubscribe from stuff you aren’t interested in anymore. Every once in a while, unsubscribe in your spam folders too… instead of letting that pile up… cleanse! On the other hand, if you really want to get my weekly emails of thoughts along with a new illustrated girl – sign up here.
In other creative business news, I’ve been mulling over my about me page and trying to rewrite it. It’s not even linked up on this blog anymore, because I don’t feel like it reflects who I am. Everyone talks about how that page is the most visited by new readers… but I can’t seem to present myself properly. It’s always difficult for me to write up an all encompassing blurb, when at times, I still feel pretty confused about things. I realize that life is ever changing, so there is no such thing as a “done” about me page. But I need to get something done…
Today, I also received a bunch of new books in the mail – yay! Although I have a kindle, I still want the physical printed book at times. I’m excited to dive in although I have so many different books in progress right now. It’s good chaos I suppose, just like inside my head! I have an “active bookshelf” where I keep books that are in progress or frequently flipped through. If you are interested, here are the latest books I bought (Amazon links below)
- Imagine: How Creativity Works (unfortunate news)
- The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
- Contemporary Fashion Illustration Techniques
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I just got “Fire Starter”, too, but I haven’t even opened it yet. It’s on my list
I’ve been thinking about my “about me” page, too. I was inspired by a post on Happiness Project about personal manifestos and also by the companies who are turning their “about us” pages into “who we’d *like* to be” pages. I like that idea A LOT, to be honest. It’s sort of a cross between positive thinking and getting priorities in order. I may give that a whirl!
Yup, it’s on my to read shelf and I’m sure I’ll be starting it up along with others. I’m actually a pretty slow reader, so it takes me a while to get through certain books. I dunno how folks do a book a week – wow!
Oh, I totally love the manifesto pages – one that I love is by Susan Cain, who wrote The Power of Introverts (another book I want to read!) – http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/sixteen-things-i-believe/
great post.
Added to my to-do-list: unsubscribe from newsletter I don’t read anyways.
Good point!
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