The Blog: Switzy Thoughts
Notes from a creative life, with detours into narrative and nonsense.
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Welcoming Autumn at Home With Small Touches
No comments on Welcoming Autumn at Home With Small TouchesRead more: Welcoming Autumn at Home With Small TouchesRather than a decorating guide, this post talks about sensory ways to cue mind and body into shifting into an autumn mindset, turning inward and gathering inspiration for creative work.
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Finding Creative Energy in Crows
Read more: Finding Creative Energy in CrowsCrows symbolize creativity, even outside of their appearance in my work. Despite heavy revisions and distractions, including pets and parenting, they remind us to embrace the everyday sparks that ignite our artistic passions.
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How to Use Sound to Enter Creative Flow: A Writing Ritual for Inspired Productivity
Read more: How to Use Sound to Enter Creative Flow: A Writing Ritual for Inspired ProductivityUsing a sound ritual to enter your creative mindset isn’t as woo-woo as it sounds. It’s a simple practice to condition your mind and body to hear your sound and say, “Time to get creating!”
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The Art of Dabbling: Why I Don’t Stick to One Medium and Never Will
Read more: The Art of Dabbling: Why I Don’t Stick to One Medium and Never WillDabbling in different art mediums is a form of creative exploration. It challenges the assumption you have to stick to one craft, allowing you to rekindle inspiration and overcome creative blocks by shifting between mediums.
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Stories that Linger: My Experience Behind a Failed Celebrity Campaign
Read more: Stories that Linger: My Experience Behind a Failed Celebrity CampaignA simple blog post became a PR nightmare I didn’t want my name attached to for my own safety. It became a lesson in boundaries, ethics, and the fear of having a public-facing role.
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Welcome Back to the New Switzy Thoughts
Read more: Welcome Back to the New Switzy ThoughtsAfter years of chaos and creative fatigue, a dramatic blog overhaul signals a fresh start for a long-time content creator. As clarity returns, anticipate more authentic and vibrant expressions. Join the journey and ignite the conversation—let’s embrace the weirdness together!
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4 Steps for Strengthening Your Positive Mindset
Read more: 4 Steps for Strengthening Your Positive MindsetTo achieve your goals, cultivate a positive mindset by recognizing unhelpful habits, seeking outside support, incorporating physical activity, and transforming negative thoughts into constructive actions.
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Overwhelming Stress: 3 Strategies to Reduce Your Struggle
Read more: Overwhelming Stress: 3 Strategies to Reduce Your StruggleMany individuals juggle demanding roles, leading to overwhelming stress. Identifying unhealthy habits, recognizing stress triggers, and practicing mindfulness can aid in managing and reducing the impact of stress. Seeking support is crucial.
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Putting Your Creative Mindset to Work (at the Office)
Read more: Putting Your Creative Mindset to Work (at the Office)Creatives in traditional jobs face conflicting demands, hindering their creativity. By solving problems innovatively and engaging varied skills, they can carve a place for creativity in the business world, benefiting themselves and their employers.
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