Best Time Ever!

A Fresh Start: Five Days to Freedom

I believe a lot can change in a week. Actually—scratch that—it hasn’t even been a full week. It’s been five days. Just five. And I feel like a completely different person.

Last week, I was drowning in to-do lists, deadlines, and overwhelm. My creative energy was gasping for air under the weight of everything I “should” be doing. The path ahead looked exhausting—more like a steep climb with no rest stops than an exciting adventure.

But then, I made a decision. A small but significant one.

I signed up with a new art mentor, and art community.

And honestly? The shift that has happened in my mindset, attitude, and behaviour is astonishing. Instead of a long, anxiety-inducing checklist, I now have just two focused steps to take. That’s it. Two. It’s like someone turned on the light in a dark room and handed me a map that only shows the next few steps—not the whole journey. And that has made all the difference.

I’ve had one and a half days (yes, I’m counting!) of rest and fun. Real rest. I even went to a book club—which, by the way, I thoroughly enjoyed. Who knew sitting around talking about stories could feel so invigorating?

It may sound dramatic, but I feel like I’ve been freed. My mentor’s approach to art and life has been utterly liberating. For the first time in a long time, I’m looking forward to painting again. I’m excited to experiment with colour, to try new techniques, to play without pressure.

April 24th—I've marked it as a personal new beginning. I even bought myself a brand new sketchbook and an art & business journal to mark the moment. There’s something deeply symbolic about fresh pages waiting to be filled, isn’t there?

So here’s to a brand new start. To lightness. To creativity. To joy.

Here’s to my best time ever—because it’s only just beginning. 🌿✨

Have you ever had a week (or five days!) that turned everything around?