CRE8 Magazine | Issue No. 2 by Unique Art Hawaii Inc

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Claire MacKenzie Watercolors

Taking Sledgehammers to Nutshells By Josh Eacrett

Ashley Green Fashion Design

Creative Corner Jewelry Rack

By Rob Treese

Jennifer Stephens Photography

Beauty By Nature By Lani Morris

Inspired Tastebuds -

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By Amity Mason

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ISSUE TWO Grow Some Good Planting Seeds with the Youth

By Mitchell Tipton

24 Oil Paintings By Allison Leigh Smith -

40 The Art of Sandra Arteaga Wonderful Whymsical World of Doll Maker Sandra Arteaga

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Ne n t M IS Ss t IO atem on CRE8 Mag azin e is a quar ter ly onlin e publ icati that s esse busin high light ing indiv idua ls , ar tists and emb ody the spir it of crea tivity, inge nuity and pass ion!

WE HOP E TO INSP IRE AND MOT IVAT E OUR REA DER S TO CRE ATE.

Our secon d issue is dedic ated to Janet Sato, an arts educa tor at Baldw in High Schoo l in Wailu ku, Maui. An amaz ing teach er, mento r and artist, Janet has dedic ated her life to inspiri ng her stude nts to pursu e their artistic dream s! Thank you Mrs. Sato for alway s believ ing in your stude nts and teach ing them that anyth ing is possib le!

ISSUE TWO From the Editor... I was behind a beat-up car the other day that had a homemade cardboard sign taped to the back window that read: “WE SURVIVE MAYAN APOKALYPSE” and I thought; Yes, in fact, we certainly do. We survive. Spring has always served as a metaphor for new life, but I think this year we should all be especially grateful for the coming renewal. After all, we survived, we’re still here, and we hope that 2013 brings you nothing but the best! We hope you enjoy our second issue, featuring some really amazing artists that we are so excited to share with you. Also be sure to check out our article on the highly successful school farming program “Grow Some Good” on page 24. Enjoy, and see you in the summer!

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S TA F F W R I T E RS Lani Morr is Mitchell T ipton Lar issa Treese

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Larissa Treese Head Aquarist - Maui Ocean Center Larissa is an avid outdoor enthusiast and “chef “ to friends and family. She’s worked in animal husbandry for over 12 years and is currently working at Maui Ocean Center as the Head Aquarist and Project Coordinator for Beach Clean-Ups. Larissa lives on Maui with her husband, two dogs and turtle.

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Mitchell Tipton Writer Mitchell Tipton is a recent graduate from Washington State University with a major in Social Sciences and a minor in Political Science. Mitchell currently lives in Maui where he is enjoying expanding on his personal interests and passions.

Lani Morris Beauty Editor and Advisor/ Holistic Esthetician Lani is a Holistic Esthetician at Maui’s top resorts including The Four Seasons, and Spa Helani, a heavenly spa by Westin at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. You can also visit her at her practice Beauty By Nature, where she offers a variety of different modalities. Lani is also an instructor at Spa Luna Holistic School for Estheticians, teaching advanced esthetic workshops. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Amity Mason Photographer Amity Mason received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Photography, and since that time has been photographing anything and everything that inspires her. www.AmityMason.com

Josh Eacrett Writer Josh Eacrett is a writer and musician with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. He is currently in transition from Lake Stevens, WA to Boston, MA, where he plans to work, write, and play music for the foreseeable future.

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Watercolor

by Claire MacKenzie

ABOUT THE ARTIST In my recent work I am interested in capturing impressions in nature as a way of contemplative listening for God’s voice. I enjoy exploring nuance and emotion beyond the appearance of a subject. Over the past two decades I have mainly worked in oil and acrylic, but my exploration in watercolor for the past three years has surprised and delighted me. I love the way the paint interacts with the paper and how various pigments settle into the paper differently. In some pieces I have used handmade papers made of cotton or flax which give a more textile like appearance. Painting with watercolor teaches me a balance of control and a letting go, allowing for the unpredictable nature of the paint. I grew up in San Diego, CA and moved to Kahakuloa Village on Maui in 1989. Hawai‘i’s rich multicultural environment and it’s connectedness to the land and community have had a deep impact on my life and art. I learned a lot about being attentive and sensitive to natural surroundings during my time on Maui. I studied painting at the University of Hawai‘i and later continued graduate studies at Regent College in Vancouver, BC, where I focused on the interplay between faith, creativity and art. I’ve had the honor of displaying my work in galleries and public spaces throughout the U.S. and Canada. I currently find myself surrounded by Atlantic waters in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. I along with my husband Ian and dog Mung-Mung are hoping to make our way back to Maui in the New Year. If you would like to know more about paintings and available reproductions please feel free to contact me. artbyclaireastra@gmail.com www.claireastra.com www.facebook.com/artbyclaireastra www.claireastra.blogspot.com

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WITH SPRING JUST AROUND THE CORNER the students of Kihei Elementary School are hard at work planting seeds in their garden with the hope of growing some good. In 2008, the South Maui School Gardens Project, now known as “Grow Some Good” was founded to support school gardens committed to “creating hands-on, outdoor learning experiences that cultivate curiosity about natural life cycles, connect students to their food sources, and inspire better nutrition choices.” Starting with three raised planter beds and one teacher, Grow Some Good has blossomed into a 10,000 square foot garden encompassing 6 schools, 29 teachers, and more than 620 students. 24

GARDEN Six years ago when Grow Some Good head volunteers Kirk Surry and Nio Kindla started with the program, they both noticed an apparent disconnect between students and nature. After seeing students reluctant to get their hands dirty and displaying a lack of knowledge of where their food sources came from, Kirk and Nio designed and developed a systematic approach in conjunction with teachers to educate students with a knowledge that would translate into their everyday lives. A knowledge that incorporates accountability, integrity, and a positive outlook on life, with the hope of a long-lasting impact that would affect others and extend into their

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SEEDS WITH THE YOUTH Written By Mitchell Tipton â&#x20AC;˘ Images By Jamie Gay

Starting in Kindergarten, students are taught the basic knowledge and responsibilities of the garden by learning how to grow carrots and green beans along side the first graders, who are working in the pizza and salad bowl garden; here they grow tomatoes, basil, and lettuce, introducing students to the concept of farm-to-table recipes. Each year the students are given different tasks in the garden, with second graders learning how plants make food through photosynthesis by planting kale, mint, and sweet potatoes in the green smoothie garden; and third graders explore geography, climate, and different cultures through planting vegetables that are grown internationally in gardens around the world. The fourth graders learn Hawaiian history through growing taro, and in the final year of the program, the fifth graders learn U.S. history through the Three Sisters Garden, a planting technique taught by the Native Americans to the Pilgrim settlers. All of this hands-on learning offers students an enhanced curriculum and a better understanding of their surroundings, which motivates them for their next year in the garden.

All of their efforts and learning about each phase of the growing process leads up to the harvest in the spring, when they celebrate their hard work by throwing their annual harvest party. Chefs from local restaurants such as Capische?, Spago, and Outrigger Pizza will be on hand this year to educate students on how to prepare food with the produce they have grown. The event is a fun, community-wide festival that inspires the students, educates them and their families about food sources, farming, sustainability and nutrition, and rewards them for all their hard work in being a part of Grow Some Good. If you would like to volunteer or donate to Grow Some Good, please feel free to get your hands dirty by visiting www.GrowSomeGood.org. Look for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Harvestâ&#x20AC;?, the second installment of this two-part article, in the next issue of Cre8! 27

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Struts & Frets 15” x 23” Oil On Linen

I focus on what I find significant, joyful, and beautiful. I embrace my aptitude for controlled, tight rendering. The result is a body of work that is a realistic and literal autobiography of my life and aesthetics. I choose subjects with which I am emotionally connected. This includes above all: animals, nature and the natural stages of wear and renewal, and childhood nostalgia. As a child, the art I was exposed to was that of Jim Henson, Shel Silverstein, Dr. Suess, Walt Disney and Charlie Harper. When I dreamed of becoming an artist, my vision was always infused with images of animals, color, humor, poetry, and song. In college, I was swept away by the discipline and technical prowess of Richard Estes, Chuck Close, and Robert Bechtle. These artists spoke to my literal interpretation of life, and ability to focus; to discern and create detail. And so my work is imbued with a combination of childlike whimsy, and sophisticated polish. I choose subjects specifically for the challenge they present in complexity, light, and texture. I take great pride in applying a high standard of technical ability, and hope that within this visual accuracy, the viewer is struck with an emotional accuracy that surpasses technique.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST Allison Leigh Smith is a full-time professional artist who officially began her art career upon graduation with a BFA from The Columbus College of Art and Design in 1999. She began as an art educator, directing family programs and tours at The Columbus Museum of Art, and soon thereafter moved from Ohio to Maui, Hawaii to direct a fine art gallery. Over a span of six years, she befriended many of the artists that she worked with. They educated her on how to turn her artistic inclinations into a painting career. In 2005, Allison found herself represented by her first gallery and entering her first shows with realistic oil paintings depicting intimate views of anything and everything she cherished: her grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marble collection, her cat, water droplets on a plumeria flower. Her work was well-received and she gained more representation and exposure. As the business climate became more challenging for everyone, she moved back to the mainland and connected with art and design consulting companies. Her realism evolved into photo-realism and she donated paintings to places where she felt they would serve the greatest good. This generated into dozens of works commissioned by several hospitals, health care facilities, and community centers. Over the last few years she has been living in Arizona and remains privileged to create artwork for fine art galleries, small businesses, and large corporations including P&G, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Urban Outfitters UK, and Forever 21.

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Inspired Tastebuds By: Larissa Treese

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I wonder if you added up how many minutes each person thinks about food, would it equal more than sleep? After all, we also dream about food. Food has been at the forefront of thoughts, actions, culture and society for as long as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been documented. It brings people together, comforts them, gives them a purpose and has become much more than just a necessary part of survival. Food has also turned into an artâ&#x20AC;Ś just placing an item with finesse in a certain order can start the journey of a meal. Like art and an old friend, food is shared with family and loved ones. Recipes are passed down from tradition and shared with the next generation. What was once a delicacy to one may not be to another, but there is not one person who does not have a dish that invokes that warm feeling of nostalgia. Understanding different cultures and foods can be a form of communication, which is important with all professions; be it in the fields of education, medicine, science and community service, food ties us all together.

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Nobody wakes up and says “I’m going to be a pessimist today.” There is no such thing as a pessimist, because people are not walking snap shot photographs, devoid of change. How audacious these people, these men, these women, these human beings once young and beating their chests like barbarians, standing on the foot of their beds and screaming to the posters on the wall “WE ARE THE FUTURE!” Now they’ve spotted gray hairs in the glass, and the multiplicity of zeroes on bills, boulders loaded into their backpacks without prior warning. The panic has to go somewhere, must be released if they want to hold on to some slim chance of surviving, so they toss it down on the seeds they planted that emerged crawling out of the ground to stumble through their towns in search of immortality. Their former selves are only slightly preserved in the gooey film of the mind’s eye, whispering perpetual lies of compromise and bought time that can’t be refunded. They label an entire generation: “Lazy” “Vulgar” “Careless” So incredibly bitter and cold is the realization that the children they’ve raised to be perfectly plausible clones of themselves will suffer failures, disappointments, tragedies and disillusionment, in entirely different ways than their own. The joys, ecstasies, triumphs and elations, forged in complete rebellion against the prototypes that have been given. In fear, they try so hard to suck just an inkling of recognition of the slightest sensation the nectar of youthful feeling used to tickle on their tongues. They spend the entire duration of their adult lives shoving the realization of a single fact to the back of their mind: When a moment passes, it no longer exists but in the film strip of memory, waiting for time to inevitably and steadily decay the strips until they’ve been completely erased. Like the never ending cycle of waves that pull grains of sand out to drown, the edges of cliffs slowly creeping inward. Each passing memory is replaced with the beast of the here and now, only to be tasted for the most fleeting of moments, and so, in ignorant fear, they dismiss the world as it changes around them. A human being can be no more a pessimist than a shadow on the sidewalk can be an accurate portrayal of the human visage, just as an entire generation of individuals cannot be condensed into a single, failed, unit of production. How horribly limiting!!! Are we so incredibly terrified by the world around us that we must attempt to categorize it in ways that we pretend make sense to us, attempting to place tabs on something beyond and besides the institution of reason? Like those horrible, sickening, teachers we’ve all at one point had, who bleating out emptily like sheep refusing to acknowledge being led to the slaughter, commanded us to write an essay consisting of an all encompassing summary that accurately describes “who we are in a nutshell.” At what point did we decide it would be a good idea to shrink ourselves down and crawl in to wither and die encased in the shell of a nut?! Where it’s too dark to see and too cramped to smell anything but the nauseating odor of our own pungent apathy. When was it decided that children can’t be wise without being arrogant and old men can’t laugh in public without a straightjacket?

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• 3”x 5/8”x8’ piece of redwood • Piece of wire screen 24” x 24” • 8 Waffle nails ¼” • 2 eye screws • 24” piece of rebar • 4 rubber bumpers

tools • Wood glue • Saw • Hammer • Staple gun • Wire cutters • Screw driver • Hacksaw

instructions • Cut the wood to the correct length to the size you would like, we did 2 pieces at 21” and 2 at 19” • Glue and nail the pieces together with the waffle nails • Let dry over night • Staple on the wire screen to the backside • Screw the 4 wire bumpers to the backside (these keep the jewelry rack off the wall) • Screw in the eye screws on the front bottom about half an inch from the ends (be careful not to go through to the back side) • Cut the rebar down to the length of the jewelry rack, this one was at 21”, then slide it through the holes of the eyescrews to create a necklace hanging rod • To finish it, you can paint, stain or leave raw. I used a clear sealer on this model

Mounting ideas: You can hang it directly with a hook or 2, or you can fasten a ribbon or other sturdy material to the top and use that to hang it.

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What exactly is it that makes our skin soft, supple and beautiful? Two of the greatest factors are collagen and elastin, which make up about 70% of our dermis, the live layer of connective tissue just below the epidermis. Throughout our lives, our stress levels, environmental exposure to free radicals and the sun, and diet all play a part in affecting our collagen and elastin fibers. These fibers create smooth, toned, firm skin when strong and healthy. We are born with a certain amount of collagen and elastin, which is not naturally replaced by the body on its own. So how do we support our skin elasticity from the inside out? Here are a few things you can do: Live a healthy lifestyle! Get a good balance of work, rest and play. Enjoy plenty of fresh organic food and intelligent sun exposure, and drink lots of water! To minimize free radicals it is essential to take a good antioxidant, and drink an alkalizing green drink. I recommend New Chapter’s Super Critical Antioxidant for unsurpassed quality. With high concentrations of Olena AKA Turmeric and Green Tea, it’s a powerhouse to help eliminate those toxins by enhancing detoxification. To alkalize the body for optimal health and balance I recommend green drinks daily. They are nutritionally dense therapeutic green super food powders. They support blood sugar, detoxification, the immune system, the liver, kidneys, blood, bones, colon, pancreas, muscles, brain and regularity. They add so much VISIBLE beauty and strength to the system, and you will FEEL so great. Try Health Force Nutritional’s Vitamineral Green or Vibrant Health’s Green Vibrance powder. A collagen supplement taken internally combined with vitamin C has been proven to maintain healthy, soft, supple skin. Since collagen is exactly what our skin is made of, our body absorbs 100% of it when taken internally. Collagen helps us maintain the flexibility and tone of our skin, as well as our ligaments, bones and joints. I recommend the Neocell brand in powder form. 93

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sunscreen by up to 25%, says Dr. Murad in his book Wrinkle Free Forever. Another amazing fruit super high in antioxidants, you can drink the juice or pop the pills. I recommend Lycopom from New Chapter for the best, highest quality. Astaxanthin is another one of the most powerful antioxidants studied. It’s 550 times more powerful than Vitamin E, and it has been shown to protect the skin and eyes against ultraviolet radiation. Astaxanthin is derived from a red marine algae that gives salmon, shrimp, and pink flamingos that eat the algae their unusual pink and orange coloring. The best form I have found is a supplement by Nutrex Hawaii called Bioastin. Nutrex Hawaii is located on the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaii. They farm all of their own non-GMO superior micro algae. Another product that is being called a “face-lift in a bottle” is Nerium AD. This product has the best collagen building properties I have seen in my whole esthetician career! A company called Nerium Biotech had a breakthrough while doing skin cancer research with the Nerium Oleander leaf extract. This product yields a 47% reduction in wrinkle and line reduction! It also works to nourish and heal the skin from many other types of skin conditions and concerns. It has an incredible ability to support a positive immune response in the skin. You will experience a noticeable change in your skin. And last but definitely not least, FACIALS!!! Frequent facials are a superior way to support our skins elasticity. Regular facials increase our cellular turnover which slows down as we age. Through masks, gentle yet effective exfoliation, serums and treatments I will improve the tone, elasticity, and metabolism of your skin, as well as inspire you to enjoy consistent home care. Taking care of yourself and your skin should be top on the priority list for the new you in 2013.

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Create Your Own. . .

Oxygen Facial This treatment is rejuvenating and skin tightening, br ightening, and lightening. Baking Soda has wonderful exfoliation proper ties and naturally lightens . Hydrogen Peroxide releases oxygen as it is combined with other ingredients and a pplied to the skin. Make fresh just before treatment.

You will need:

1/8 cup oatmeal 1 tablespoon white clay 1 teaspoon dried rose petals 1 teaspoon Baking Soda I teaspoon Hydrogen peroxide 3 tablespoons water 3 drops organic lavender essential oil

To Make: 1. In a blender or spice/coffee mill, grind the oatmeal and rose petals, leaving some grit 2. Combine Oatmeal and rose petals, clay, and baking soda in a bowl using a whisk 3. Add the hydrogen peroxide, water and lavender into the dry mixture and form a paste, adjusting desired consistency with water

To Use: 1. Apply to the face by rubbing gently in a circular motion 2. Let the treatment sit on the skin for 5 minutes 3. Rinse with cool water

4. Nourish with a high quality moisturizer

BEAUTY TIP

The Miracle. . .

Natural Baking Soda Sodium Bicarbonate has a wide range of uses , ever ything from cleaning tough household messes and neutralizing odor s , to cooking, health and beauty! I love baking soda and keep a small container of it my bathroom for my beautification needs!

Try this tip: Hair Clarifier This will clean any product build-up off your hair and scalp with ease. It works WAY better than any kind of dandruff shampoo, and is less harsh and drying. It leaves hair soft, shiny and fluffy. Put 1/2 teaspoon baking soda into a large glass and fill it with warm water. Wet hair well and pour mixture onto head. Massage gently and thoroughly, focusing on the scalp. Shampoo as usual and follow with plenty of conditioner. This is a powerful treatment and I recommend only performing it once a month for best results, otherwise it could be too drying. Also, for dazzling pearly whites keep a dish of fresh baking soda next to your toothbrush. Dip it in daily and gently brush. Don’t waste your money on whitening toothpastes! The first ingredient in them is baking soda. When you use the pure form it’s stronger and more effective, AND it kills bad breath bacteria way more effectively!

Try my oxygen facial recipe which also contains baking soda!

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TURNING

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS INTO REAL LIFE GOALS AND DREAMS By: Lani Morris

ave you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to stick with our New Year’s resolutions? Whatever it may be: quitting smoking or drinking, a new job or car, a new partner, losing weight, making more money; we have all been there in some way or another, or have wanted this type of positive change in our lives.

Every January, health clubs, fitness centers and gyms are inundated with new memberships and registrations. People want to work out, get healthy and lose weight. They are excited to start living their New Year’s resolutions. Can you guess how many of these people will actually go to the gym three days a week, change their diets, and lose that 20 pounds? Unfortunately, not very many. Why? Because good intentions aren’t enough to generate change. People may have the best of intentions in the world, but until they step out of their comfort zones, only then can they create real change. Our basic human instincts are for comfort and safety. We are creatures who inhabit our comfort zones, and our innate instincts help to keep us there. We are also creatures of habit, clinging to things that are familiar to us. In order to create change in our lives we have to get out of our comfort zones. We have to become uncomfortable. Change can be scary, change is unfamiliar, but this is what is required of you in order to create change. You cannot become what you haven’t been, by doing what you have always done! I am going to repeat this again and I want you to read it SLOWLY and really let it sink in and think about it for a few minutes: You cannot become what you haven’t been, by doing what you have always done. So, how do we even begin? The first step is getting clear and really knowing exactly what it is that you want. You can’t just think about it; if it’s just a thought in the back of your mind, it will stay there nestled in for a long time, maybe even forever, as something that you always wanted to accomplish. The physical act of writing clarifies thought. You need to write it down. You shouldn’t use a computer or any type of digital device. Get out the good old pen and paper. When you write it down it creates an impact on yourself and the universe to help make it so. Also, seeing your dreams and goals written down creates clarity in your vision and acts as a magnet drawing the desired change into your life.

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All of your dreams and goals written down will be called your vision statement. Here we go!

Step 1. Pick a date in the future 5 years from now. Most people like to use their birthdays or a significant date in their life that they will remember.

Step 2. Define your future in detail. Are you married, single, what kind of car do you drive, where do you live, what are you doing, name the people that are in your life and their ages, 5 years from now. What are your ultimate goals? Dream big!

Step 3. Write it all down in present tense, like you are living this dream life now. It should be around one page long and should invoke extreme feelings and emotion within you when you read it. It’s like you are there; use your senses of touch, taste, and smell, of sight and sound. It is real.

Step 4. Place your vision statement in a special place where you see it every day. You see your new life. Your vision statement is the KEY to your daily focus. Vision is a process. For some people it is painful because they can only believe what’s “real” and they struggle to imagine change. HOWEVER, your imagination and your vision is what you have to focus on to create that change. The VALUE of your vision puts the WHY behind your vision statement, the part of it that invokes the extreme feelings and emotions within you. For example, a single mom’s vision statement may be that she wishes for financial freedom and stability in work that she can do out of her home, whatever the work may be, because she has missed out on her son’s life. For years she has had to work two or three jobs just to make it by, and she never gets to see her son. This is a HUGE motivating factor for her to look at her vision statement daily. When she thinks of this she cries. She thinks of all the first soccer games, award ceremonies, birthdays, holidays, everything she has missed. This is her WHY. Her commitment to follow through on her daily choices to do what’s in alignment with her vision statement. To get out of her comfort zone. So NOW what.......well, you need to become a master planner. A master planner requires planning your day before the day starts, and planning your month before the month starts. Daily planing will help you to slowly get to your dreams and goals. It’s a “one day at a time” process. If you let your days go by without a plan of action, weeks, months and even years go by, wasted time that keeps you further from your dreams. In order to grow you have to replace old habits with new, more effective ones. Real achievement happens one day at a time with GOAL DIRECTED daily actions. Your choices must be aligned with your goals. You need to do what you plan to do no matter what, and if you don’t get to it today, pencil it in for tomorrow. I highly recommend purchasing The Achievement Planner by David Byrd. It’s a very thorough yearly planner to help make your dreams come true. It’s a part of the Next-Level Achievement System. I recently purchased it and am just getting started, but I can already notice a difference in being more efficient. This piece was inspired by the works of David Byrd. Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with beginning to plan your life and turn your New Year’s resolutions into dreams come true!

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