How Will You Use the Time You Have?

 

How Will You Use the Time You Have?

Life has a way of filling up with endless to-do lists, and before we know it, the day slips away without making space for the things that truly matter: Creative pursuits, time with loved ones, and personal rest all require intentional effort to carve out space in the midst of life’s demands.

Over the past week, I’ve been immersed in new paintings and experimenting with creative techniques. Time seemed to be slipping away, and I started to feel as if I was standing still creatively. 

To counter this, I decided to keep a record of my creative activities. Listing what I actually accomplished not just what I planned or that was on the 'todo' list, and this helped me see that I was making more progress than I thought. It’s a great way to recognize your efforts and give yourself credit where it’s due. 

When you are feeling slightly off track, look back at your achievements and remind yourself that creative progress doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes, it’s about trusting the process and staying patient.

Strategies for Managing Daily Busyness & Staying Creative

Here are some of the strategies that I use to stay somewhat on track of all the creative pursuits, dreams and goals.  It is not a 'fix all' but try a couple and see how you get on.

1. Set Clear Priorities – Identify what truly matters each day. Not everything needs to be done immediately, and some things can wait.

2. Time Blocking – Schedule dedicated creative time just as you would any other important task. Treat it as non-negotiable.

3. Track Your Progress – Keep a simple journal or list of what you’ve created and explored. It helps you see how much you’re actually accomplishing.

4. Limit Distractions – Turn off notifications, set boundaries, and create a space where you can focus without interruptions.

5. Embrace Small Wins – Even 10-15 minutes of creativity counts. Don’t wait for large chunks of free time—use what you have.

6. Batch Tasks – Group similar activities together (emails, errands, social media) to free up larger blocks of time for creativity.

7. Give Yourself Grace – Some days will be more productive than others. Celebrate progress rather than perfection.

How do you keep yourself on track when life gets busy?  Leave a comment!

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New Work Alert - What's New in Paperless Post

Pastel Painting - Amanda Trought

Welcome to the blog, so glad you could stop by.  I did a blog post review earlier this year on a company called Paperless Post - You can check out the review HERE

They have a new feature which is worth while trying out - their Flyer Option. What is new is that you can now create Flyers using GIFs and stickers and share via email or text.  So the above image was created on their platform and it could also be shared on different social media platforms and still have the writing animated - so you can see the image above.  I shared an image on my Instagram  as a mini video.

They have a wide range of templates for you to use and you can also upload your own images, which you can check out HERE

Remember that you can also send  the flyers out, if you wanted to receive RSVPs to your event you can add this to your flyer, and they have a variety of free templates that you can use, and it is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family around the world.  

New Work

Pastel Prints and More

Prints, posters and cards 

I completed my 100 Days of Pastel Paintings and have the selection available as Prints on my RedBubble site, you can also get the prints on bags, journals and more

Tote Bags and other accessories available

You can even get some of the designs on some lovely summer dresses, t-shirts and other accessories!  Check them out HERE

Art Designs by Amanda Trought on Red Bubble

Designs on Masks - by Amanda Trought

If you would like to see the new work that I have you can visit my Website and for videos go to my YouTube channel, you are also most welcome to subscribe!

Join me on Patreon for art and tutorials not shown anywhere else and behind the scenes, chats and insights just for you!

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Why not give Paperless Post a try and let me know how you get on.

Stay blessed and be a blessing.