Thank you so much~ not just for the wise words of “slowing down” to enjoy the process, but for showing us what that looks like: maintaining our tools, being thoughtful with our creations, and best of all~ acknowledging the frustrations and >choosing< how to respond, not just react. Love Love LOVE this video!🤍 🧵 🪡 Have a sweet day!
@theMaidenMother
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Awwwwww Cherie! This sweet comment made my heart burst, thank you so much for your lovely feedback and for watching- they mean so much! 💛
@mothmallow
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This is a beautiful video. The message, the fonts and colors, the music, your gentle encouragement and musings, are all so lovely and reassuring. I think what helps me to feel less anxiety over not producing as much with my creator hobbies (in my case, I'm constantly beating myself up over not doing more crochet) is remembering that the ways I am spending time are also hobbies, and also expressive and creative. I spent two hours yesterday making food for my work lunches and I invented a new delicious soup that I made from scratch and I'm looking forward to eating. A decent chunk of my free time during the week is taken up exercising, which feels like a chore, but if I reframe it, it's also a way to connect with myself and my body, and to appreciate my eclectic taste in music. 😅Just because I'm not producing something I can hold in my hand doesn't mean that the time isn't well spent and doesn't have value. Even relaxing with a book is time well spent, either I'm spending quality time with my cats as they cozy up to me, or I'm immersed in nature as I read outside. Time with your children and partner always matters, and hopefully things will balance another day and you will have more time for yourself as well.
@theMaidenMother
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ok, YES to ALL OF THIS!! That soup sounds incredible and I LOVE what you said about reframing the idea of working out from being a chore to a chance to connect with yourself. That is beautiful indeed. It's all about perspective, right? Thanks so much for sharing and for being here, I appreciate that 💛
@lorieburtt592
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Loved this. I am also ADHD and have experienced all of the things you described. Being diagnosed as an adult, I think some of the negative self-talk is more deeply ingrained in my psyche, from hearing it growing up and not understanding that my “failings” were due to my different brain, and not laziness. You are so smart to take a step back and not force yourself to perform at a pace that you think you *should* be. Sewing is a choice and a creative outlet, and it is wise to not allow it to become a source of stress. ADHD comes with a lot of wonderful things. Creativity and unique problem solving, just to name two. Embracing my unique abilities has made virtually everything in my life better.
@theMaidenMother
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So glad to hear getting a diagnosis and embracing your unique abilities has been such a good experience for you- I totally agree! To your point, it is so difficult to unlearn all of the negative self-talk surrounding our ADHD symptoms over the years (“lazy” and “procrastinator” were definitely the most prominent). All we can do is the best we can with what we have available to us. Thanks for sharing your story with me and for being here, Lorie. You’re doing great 💛🙌🏻
@JoSmith-wellhousestitches
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Great video. I really enjoyed watching, and very wise words. I always put pressure on myself to finish projects quickly when I should take my time and enjoy the process. We concentrate too much on the finished project and not the process.
@theMaidenMother
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Thanks so much, I’m glad this sentiment resonated with you! It’s definitely a reminder I could always use myself 💛💛
@amberpolk
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I agree. I stopped sewing for a long time because I felt like I was flying through projects and sewing or quilting isn't cheap! I wasnt enjoying the process. I just started a shirt the other day and I could have finished it in a day, but I'm makimg myself only do a little bit each day and enjoy it.
@theMaidenMother
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That's fantastic! I'm glad you found a way to reclaim your craft and make it feel good again. Love that for you!!
@stinkzillaz
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You convinced me. I'm gonna redo the armscye on the black linen sleevelss top I made two weeks ago. It's a smidge too snug. Fingers crossed!
@theMaidenMother
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YES! I promise it’s worth the headache!!
@jc427
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If I had slowed down and taken a breath while working on this knitted sweater I have in my hands, I would have symmetrical German shortrows! I'm so frustrated right now, but I'm also not sure why I'm in such a rush to finish this. I hear what you're saying about the pressure to do more and feel similarly. I wasn't going to frog this to fix it, but I want this to be something Im proud of, so now I might have to. I'll take a breath and think about that.
@theMaidenMother
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Oooooooooh I have been there! German shortrows?!?!? I've definitely frogged my fair share of those so I feel this comment on a deep, spiritual level. Keep going, you're doing amazing, sweetie! 💛
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