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“You Are Not Special”

“You Are Not Special”

by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

“YOU are NOT special.” Imagine hearing that in a classroom?! While some may feel it is a bit harsh, I am thrilled to know a colleague who actually says this to her students. Why? I can give you a litany of reasons, but the biggest one is our culture coddles our youth....
An Ever Changing Comfort Zone

An Ever Changing Comfort Zone

by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

I have 7 amazing Creative Spirit interviews currently in progress for you. But as we all wait excitedly for them I’ve decided to talk about what it really means to move outside of our comfort zones. Extending the boundaries of our comfort zone will open the...
The Social Media Display: Being Picture Perfect

The Social Media Display: Being Picture Perfect

by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

Social media framing: we are not picture perfect. Are we? Last week I drove my car into the gate of my home. When it happened I was horrified, I felt humiliated and then I got really pissed off at myself. Then I had to drive to the police station. (When you live in...
Combatting Perfectionism

Combatting Perfectionism

by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

I have an ugly problem I don’t like to admit to. It’s not pretty, it’s unfriendly, and its something I will probably battle for the rest of my life. Hi, my name is Carrie and I’m a perfectionist. Society celebrates perfectionism. (How so?) I can remember countless...

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