Are You The Director?

How often do you look at your life as if you were watching a movie? 

What if your life at this moment was a scene in a movie and you are sitting on the couch at home watching it...


Scene: You walk into frame...Are you the main character? The hero? The Villain? What do you bring to the film? 
What are your goals and what would you like to see happen for yourself during this film? 
What is the plot? 
Who is your cast and crew? 
Who supports you and helps you shine? 
What does the set look like? 
What is important enough that it's kept for this scene? 
What needs to be taken out of this scene? 
What would a fantastic ending look like? 
What needs to happen to make this the best film of the year?

Then imagine this: You are also now the director of this film...as the director you can edit this scene to fit your vision. 

As the director you can hire those you know will help your film or let go those who aren't serving your film, your vision. Take stock of your life right now, of this very scene and make important changes if needed. As often as you like. You can script your goals to fruition, making them happen as soon as you allow them to. 

It's exactly the same with your life. The film is a lovely metaphor for your life. You are the Director and also the protagonist and everyone around you is your cast and crew. 

Subconsciously or not, they are there because you want them to be. Some may not be pulling their weight, while others may be inspiring you to the highest point every single day...

Sit down and take a look at how the movie that is your life is playing out. 

(And don't forget the popcorn!)

From Amateur to Artist...Who Are You Becoming?

When you think of who you want to become, who comes into your mind? 
Have you ever sat down and written out a list of all the people who inspire you like crazy? 
Have you ever seen something someone does and then had a moment of "That's It!" 
Many talented people started on their journey to success and mastery just by being a kid and looking up and being amazed. They knew that what they were seeing is something they wanted to do. Kids do it all the time. Adults who discover a random passion for something saw it somewhere first from someone already living it. Then they go about modelling how to get it for themselves.

Here's a thought: 
Write down the dinner list first. 
That list, who would you invite for dinner if you could invite anyone, alive or not? Invite your top 12 people.

Then ask yourself:
What conversation would you want to have with them?
What would you notice about their mannerisms, tone, words, style, presence, character? 
What do you love about this person? What would you want them to show you? What would you want to learn?

Then write a list of people today that are inspiring you, could be within social media, in the news, around sports, etc. What do you notice?

Who we emulate eventually makes up a lot of our own character. 

People have to start somewhere. When we start something new we are not meant to know everything. It takes time and lots of practice to become good at something. The same is true for making up who we are. 

When I learned how to write, I began by tracing letters. In the same way, when you are becoming yourself you are (for the most part) subconsciously copying those around you that inspire you, have what you want, get the results you want. Then it morphs into your version of those things, as no two people can be exactly the same. 

Your biggest influences can make you who you are today. Think about anything you have ever wanted to become...what made you want that? Or should I say who?

Interesting.

Feeling Creative? Top 8 Creative Ideas for September!

Creativity is everywhere though sometimes we switch off from our creative sides every so often, when things seem overwhelming...sometimes for too long!

Remember, it's just our perception that makes things seem overwhelming, break the state you are in with doing something out of the norm... create a new pattern that you enjoy!

• Indulge in your fun side 
• Get a hobby 
• Paint something amazing 
• Try something new 
• Be open to saying yes to new things 
• Follow your heart 
• Listen only to yourself when learning what makes you happy
• Hire a life coach and get all other the 'stuff' out of the way!! :)

Below are some fun ways to get creative that I have been using lately -including some great self publishing ideas, which are really taking off (and anyone can do it.) 

I self-published a book this year, take a look.

You could write your novel, publish your wedding photos into a coffee table book, make a travel book from all your holidays, anything at all! It's up to you. 

1. If you love Instagram, which I do, and millions of others do...drumroll.....

You can make your very own Instagram photo book! 

It's really easy, just click here and start creating, possible gift idea! 

2. Create an awesome personalised photo book using all your best Facebook photos...

Start making your own Facebook photo book here

3. Getting married? Get everything you need here, unique designs and ships everywhere! 

Create your own stand-out wedding stationary here

4. For the more adventurous of you...create your entire wedding website here

5. Select from hundreds of amazing customised cards, for something different, click here

6. Get inspired by visiting as many creative websites as possible. I will list some here for you in one of my future posts. 

Whatever takes your fancy, go for it. 
Never put off being creative...