every January I write my yearly business & personal goals, usually in a varitey of formats. I begin by journaling a page of ideas and thoughts. then create more detailed plans with lists, mindmaps, project plans which includes ideas and financial projections in excel spreadsheets. YES...I said Excel, it's the Silicon Valley training in me.
business goals are just as important as personal goals to me.
i LOVE to make lists...it helps me to write things on paper and highlight them as they are completed. these lists are a reminder of what I need to do and how I will accomplish my dreams. throughout the year I reevaluate and update them. my creative brain works overtime constantly thinking up the next mixed media project, marketing idea, product or event. so I have an idea list that I brainstorm constantly. I write down everything and anything that comes to mind, no matter how far fetched the concept might be. because one day I will accomplish it.
i leave you with this task...take a day to jot down your 2011 personal mantras, goals, ideas and creatively play with them on paper.
inspire. that is my main goal with my art.
strive to be a visionary. a pioneer.
personal mantras. live a beautiful life. make a difference.
believe in love. trust. be open
inner peace. continue my yoga practice four times per week.
{more goals.} continue to build my business. redesign & update all my web properties, make more art!, write my next book. design a fabric line. develop product line extensions. create new digital products monthly. organize studio. share my art through teaching. travel. blog daily.
don't forget to peek inside my art journaling process if you missed it!
NEXT UP...I'll reveal this final journal page and describe my creative process. don't forget to post your artwork in the artJOURNALING daily flickr group!
you can accomplish anything you put your mind to..go for it in 2011!! xo~treiC
Wow! This is a great first prompt. Thanks so much. This is something I really need to do...develop my business goals and turn them into a plan. And I need to write down my artistic goals. I believe by not doing so I'm dismissing them and not allowing them to come to fruition. Thanks again. Mwah!
Posted by: Johoanna | January 04, 2011 at 12:33 AM
I just recently found you and your blog and love it! I think I might play along... can't wait to see the next prompt! :)
Posted by: Angela Churchill | January 04, 2011 at 01:52 AM
such a fabulous post.. Love love it.. u are such an inspiration! Love you to pieces! Hugs xo You inspire me to be a better artist, a person that wants to make more of a difference in this big world of ours! hugs to you! xo
Posted by: bonnierose | January 04, 2011 at 04:04 AM
Hi, I just found your blog via someone else; how absolutely DIVINE to find a fellow creator who makes business plans and turns them into works of art. Mine are always ongoing - and I'm usually thinking at least a year ahead, and catching up on the doing of those that were first mind-mapped twelve months ago, and in between the actual slog of creation. I'll be adding you to my bloglist; for I know which of my endeavours requires a nudge to 'do better'. Ann.
Posted by: Ann Somerset Miles | January 04, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Thank you for your inspiring post! I"m definintely about making 2011 a successful year through creativity.
Rinda
Posted by: rinda | January 04, 2011 at 07:12 AM
Hi Traci...I'm going to give this a try for 2011...new beginnings and all that. I can't wait for the Fashionista class. You are a continuing source of inspiration to me...thanks!
Posted by: Mary | January 04, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Hi Traci, I've started putting together a recycled journal for the art journaling daily challenge. I love the pics you have shared and your script marks. So fun and cool! The list is made for my goals and I will have a ball incorporating it into the new journal. You inspire my art to be free and spontaneous and I've been missing that freedom lately! Thank you!
Posted by: Jessica Watson | January 04, 2011 at 09:52 AM
thanks so much everyone for your sweet comments! looking forward to having you all on this creative journey!! can't wait to see your artwork!! artful hugs..xo
Posted by: Traci Bautitsa | January 07, 2011 at 06:57 AM
I love your writing, it's so artisty.
Thank you for this great prompts.
http://mescrap.blogspot.com/2011/01/aj-week-1-list-your-goals.html
Posted by: Lay Hoon | January 10, 2011 at 01:36 AM
your art is so fun and inspiring to look at. I'm looking forward to playing along! what kind of writing tool did you use to write with? i love how dark and black it looks. thanks for the great prompt!
Posted by: clara | January 11, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Did my first prompt!
http://foxehrawr.blogspot.com/2011/06/artjournaling-prompt-1.html
Posted by: Chrissy | June 13, 2011 at 05:17 PM