I Was Just Thinking...

10. Finishing on Purpose

I was just thinking about calling this project done. Recording and releasing this podcast has given me so much more than I thought it would when I started and now I'm putting it to bed. Why on earth would I do that? Because sometimes, finishing is as important as starting. In this episode, we're exploring: * why we keep doing things even if we don't want to * the benefits of being done on your own terms * the power of finishing a project instead of letting it go on forever Thanks for listening to this podcast! I'll be leaving the feed up. It's a great example of doing something because you want to and then letting it go because you want to. For updates on my next project, go to https://www.devcolearning.com And be sure to check https://heatherdeveaux.com and follow along for more blogs and updates on the creative side of things.

9. What Else Do You Want?

I was just thinking about expanding our definition of want and allowing ourselves to want for more. We often ask the question, "what do you want?" but what if we took it one step further to ask, "what ELSE do you want? " In this episode, we're exploring, * what happens when you let yourself ask the question, "what else do you want?" * what to do when faced with the challenge of wanting more * acknowledging the hard things and doing them anyway Check out the blog related to this podcast episode here: What Else Do You Want? | Heather Deveaux Creative [https://heatherdeveaux.com/what-else-do-you-want/]

8. 3 Steps to Creative Progress

I was just thinking about what it means to be creative and how we can be our own worst enemies when it comes to making things and putting them out into the world. It doesn't have to be that way, though. And I've developed a simple system for getting things done that might work for you too. In this episode, we'll explore: * where and when we get stuck * how to recognize the hesitation * when to implement three steps to get you to the finish line If you want to join any of my 5-day challenges to connect with your creative side, journaling practice or travel bug, visit https://heatherdeveaux.com/challenges

7. How to Write a Romance Novel

I was just thinking about how to write a romance novel. I've written six novels in the last few years and am getting ready to publish my 7th romance novel. I was asked about my process recently and it had me gushing about how much I love the writing process, and how to ease the burden of writing for others. In this episode, I'm exploring: * three ways to improve the writing process * what might hold you back while you write * unconventional advice that worked for me Visit https://heatherdeveaux.com/start-and-finish-a-romance-novel/ to read the blog and grab the step-by-step guide to write your own romance novel.

6. A New Business Model

I was just thinking about business and how taking a step back, getting some clarity and having a conversation with my 17-year-old son changed the way I saw what I've created in the world. And it turns out, I've done the exact thing I set out to do ten years ago without even realizing it. In this episode, we're exploring: * the idea of taking a break * how getting a different perspective can change everything without changing anything at all * why I love business so much and how it can be even better in the future * a new business model I hadn't considered before For more information about my creative sabbatical and to explore the work I've been doing to come to these conclusions, check out https://heatherdeveaux.com/blog