Every business + creative life no matter how well planned has thorns (problems), weeds (tiresome tasks), pests (negative influences), drought (slow seasons), or storms (big crisis). Inevitably there are going to be unpleasant bits to deal with! How do you cope with the thorny side of your business or creative life and stay positive? This month on OMHG we are talking about … [Read more...] about #OMHG Question of the Week: How do you deal with the thorns?
Archives for 2014
How Much Green Does Growth Require?
...not as much as you might think. Last year, I went into our local AT&T store to cancel my wireless account and was greeted with pleasantries until they discovered why I had dropped in. Once my intentions were known I was questioned rather tactlessly about my decision. I assured them that I had considered all of the implications of leaving + promised them that I really … [Read more...] about How Much Green Does Growth Require?
WASHI TAPE EASTER BUNNY STICKERS
Spring has finally flung (at least where I'm from up here in southeastern Canada) and with it comes new growth, flourishing nature, nourishing sunshine, a surge of ideas... and chocolate! Of course, I'm talking about those wonderful little Mini Eggs from Cadbury. I can't get enough. So, when Marisa of Omiyage suggested a post about cute little stickers made from washi … [Read more...] about WASHI TAPE EASTER BUNNY STICKERS
Question of the Week: How do you cultivate your business?
How do you cultivate (take care of) your business & creativity so you can do your best work? Do you set time aside for growing your business daily or weekly? Or doodle every morning to get your creativity kickstarted? Do you invest in events, classes or resources. Tell us how you keep your business + creativity growing! This month on OMHG we are talking about growing our … [Read more...] about Question of the Week: How do you cultivate your business?
Cultivate Your Business: Plan & Plant for Growth
I might have missed my calling as an editor. In the spring, the sight of my empty garden beds gives me the horticultural equivalent of writers' block: So much space! So many plants to choose among, and yet none of them seem quite right! ~Susan Orlean We all start with an empty plot, a vast field of potential that we could plant absolutely anything in. The sheer amount of … [Read more...] about Cultivate Your Business: Plan & Plant for Growth
