How does one make time for ATC's in their busy daytime work home schedules ??

[once upon a time]

Hello To All.
Amazing work here from all of Members.
One Query
-how do you find time to do your ATC's and do them so wonderfully.
Is there something special that you do in order to accomplish this fun task.
How to get things done on time --too.

Just a Really Newbie thoughts and questions on the process of ATC's
Thanks Denise

[Bearuh girl]

Well... I have made one.. LOL! Yep, only one. Now I have to find the time to scan it haha! I do however have about 5 sketched out! yay!

Hi Esmeralda! Good to hear from you too!

[Serena]

Yes, when we are very busy it feels like we have no time. Lol, I feel like that a lot ;-)
I wonder though, if it's more like we're too tired to make time?! Isn't it more about priorities? Like you said Bearuh, you've created two possible solutions for yourself....you can find the time, it's now more a matter of, do you really want to use that time for ATCs?! Maybe?
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[Esmeralda]

Hi Bearuh, Good to hear from you :) Look forward to seeing your latest works of art! :)

[Bearuh girl]

Hmmm I myself am actually having a very hard time with this subject! You may ave noticed I have not put out any cards in a long time!! I am working full time as a secretary and MAN am I BUSY!! I do miss making ATCs though! Maybe I will start waking up an hour early... yikes. Or maybe I will take Sunday night to make them. :D

[Aenea]

Hi Denise! I agree with what Serena said. It could perhaps help you to keep a journal or a graphic diary ( a small blank book, you can buy it or make it yourself) and a pen with you at all times. So when you feel the need to scribble some new ideas or topics for ATC it's there at hand. You can find inspiration in so many different things, there is a world of possibilities really...it's sometimes hard to start one from a blank page, but you can add elements to it in different days, start at your own paste. In no time you'll be creating like crazy :)

see you!

Aenea

[Serena]

Hi Denise, I'm a firm believer that we all make time for what we really want to do. That is to say, if you're passionate about doing something, you'll find the time and, perhaps, let something less important slide. I also believe we waste much of our time by being inefficient, procrastinating, and paying way too much attention to our internal chatter. I know that may not be helpful in the realm of techniques, but it's food for thought.

On the other hand, steal moments of time....like wake up a bit earlier. I'm not a huge scheduler, but I keep being told that that's the only way to get things done, lol ;-) Or routines, that's another big one people keep telling me (I'm also not huge on routines---a few are ok, but not over doing it, lol). Another thing that may help: do your cards in stages. It may be easier to find 5 or 10 minutes here and there than being able to devote a whole hour. Serena /|\