When the  New Year rolls around we start to make goals or resolutions that we absolutely have every intention of following through with. Maybe it’s to go to the gym more, or maybe to lose 10 lbs or save for a house. But, by the end of January, it has all fallen away. We forget, or worse blame ourselves for having no willpower or we think we are a failure.

But, it’s not you. It’s human nature to go back to what is comfortable unless we keep our goals front of mind. Which you can.

Keeping Goals Front of Mind

What if you could keep your goals right in front of you with fun, colorful photos, and inspirational quotes and phrases instead? What would that do for your daily motivation? 

Well, that’s exactly what a vision board will do for you. By collecting images that represent your dreams and aspirations, you’ll have a constant reminder of where it is you’re going, and even why you started your business in the first place. Maybe you want to...

Our Create with Me! Community has been creating Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) for an exchange. We want to invite you to be a part of the exchange. You do not need to be a part of the Create with Me! Community, you just need to enjoy creating.

If you would like to take part, even if you have not joined us or do not know what ATC's are, everyone is welcome.

So, what are Artist Trading Cards or ATC's?

According to Wikipedia...Artist trading cards (ATCs) are a conceptual art project initiated by the Swiss artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann in 1997. He called it a Collaborative Cultural Performance. Artist trading cards are 21⁄2 by 31⁄2 inches (64 mm × 89 mm) in size, the same format as modern trading cards (hockey cards or baseball cards). They are self-made unique works or small series, signed and dated on the reverse by the artist/producer, exchanged and collected by the people who...

I embrace everyone I encounter. Being open to people’s differences encourages a sense of community.

Having a sense of community means being open to collaboration. I know that sharing thoughts with others is a great way to arrive at ideal solutions.

Working with others allows each person to contribute their strengths. The collection of attributes builds a team that is stronger than each individual member. I embrace the value that other minds bring to the table.

I learn to remain humble when I expose myself to the strengths of others. I realize that each person brings something special to this world we live in. My openness to learning about what someone else offers reminds me to acknowledge their worth.

When there is a community of friends around me, I feel safe. Knowing that there are people to rely on gives me the confidence to go confront tough situations.

I contribute to the sense of togetherness by showing appreciation to others. I take the time to let others know that...