Sleep
A good night’s sleep.
The recommendations come from research conducted by Dr. Marty Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania.
Simple solution
Write a minimum of three things you were grateful for during the day.
Those things can be people who gave you suggestions or thanked you for something you did—someone who acknowledges your work. It can be finding something you lost. I found my sister’s earring in the garage, seems the cat relocated it.
Some days’ I’m grateful for my early am hot cup of tea or a good meditation I found on you tube.
Or the warmth of the covers on my bed.
Each sets my mind thinking positive thoughts for my brain as I sleep.
Why Every Designer Should Practice Their Speech
In design, presentation is persuasion. When you practice speaking as much as sketching, you build trust, authority, and excitement around your ideas. A polished pitch can make the difference between a “maybe” and a “let’s do it.” Remember your voice is part of your professional toolkit. Use it well, and let it sell your vision as powerfully as your designs do.
NETWORKING …. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
Networking is more about follow-up than first impressions.
Sound as Good as You Look
Trade shows can showcase your talent and brand but shouldn’t cost you your voice.
The Designer’s Elevator Pitch:
If you can’t explain your vision in a minute, you’ll lose the moment. In the world of design, opportunities often appear unexpectedly,a quick chat at a showroom, a brief meeting at a networking event, or a chance encounter with a potential...
Alzheimers Walk
Walked Hudson River Bridge to End Alzheimers
The Designer’s Advantage – Speaking with Pictures and Plans
Behind every great design is a story: a spark of inspiration, a client’s dream, a challenge overcome.




