The Artist's Way: Week 8
Creativity during short business weeks
We are on Week 8 of our 12-week The Artist’s Way journey! As a part of our creative process, we’re jumping on Substack Live and sending a newsletter every week to talk through our past week and new goals.
In Week 7, we had ….lots of quiet? Rest days? Connection to ourselves? Confirmation that we’re trying our best?
✍️ How many days did you write morning pages?
Viv: 7/7 — I really pushed myself to write my pages every day. I also allowed for a lot of flexibility. During the week it was morning pages and during the weekend it was afternoon pages. Progress.
Sam: 4/7 - Travel knocked me out of routine, but when I did do morning pages, they completely uplifted my day. This week, I really am trying to commit to 7/7.
👀 What was your Artist’s Date?
Sam: I went to a few vintage shops while visiting Toronto. I didn’t go in with expectations and I scored two (incredible) jackets.
Viv: One morning, I made breakfast and listened to music while eating. I focused on the lyrics and just sat with myself. I felt so calm.
✨ Did you notice any synchronicities?
Sam: Yes. Always. Staying open to the magic without expectations was a big one. A lesson I learned from my wedding last year and one I was reacquainted with this trip, when I had no plans but to see an Indian guru (again, without expectations). I was blown away by the feels, the insights, and the renewed feeling of trust in everything that is happening right now.
Viv: I actually didn’t have any big ones jump out at me last week. I had some big life realizations though and I wonder how much of that was just committing to being quiet and listening.
🏃♀️➡️ What is your intention for the week?
Sam: I want to say no to things. My plate is full. I honor my body, rest, and natural rhythms.
Viv: I want to push myself out of my comfort zone and trust that I have my own back.
If you’re doing The Artist’s Way with us, we’d love to hear how it’s going! Are you keeping up with your pages? What artist dates have you gone on?
Samantha Fackler is a Brand Strategist and Business Coach who helps women entrepreneurs build brands that truly reflect their expertise and attract premium clients. After working with PayPal, Apple, and 100+ companies, she combines sharp marketing know-how with intuitive wisdom as a certified Reiki Master and Intuitive. This unique blend helps service-based businesses grow in an aligned way without sacrificing intuition or work-life balance. Her insights have been featured in Investopedia and her approach bridges the gap between strategic marketing and energetic alignment. Follow along on Instagram or subscribe to her Substack.
Vivian Nunez is a writer and strategist. Her award-winning writing and digital community have created pathways for speaking more openly about mental health and grief. Her work has been featured by Spotify, Instagram, Netflix and CBS This Morning. Her writing has been published by Forbes, Rescripted, Well + Good, and others. She partners with clients like Calm, Logitech, and Donor Concierge on website copywriting, content writing, newsletters, and content creation projects. You can find Vivian @vivnunez on Instagram or on Substack.