Welcome to YourCreativeChord! I'm Jenny Leigh Hodgins, and I'm here to guide you through the second part of our four-episode series, which is dedicated to exploring the concepts behind my Inspirational Bookmark Trio.

Before we dive in, I invite you to grab your own Inspirational Bookmark Trio at YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere

In our previous episode, we delved into the RE of RESET, uncovering strategies to overcome creative blocks and burnout. We discussed the importance of Regularly Resting your body, mind, and spirit (R), and focusing on Essentials only (E), dropping non-essential activities to prioritize what truly matters.

Today, we're continuing our journey with the SET aspect of RESET, focusing on how to set ourselves up for success in nurturing our creativity and energy levels.

As part of this series, we're breaking down the concepts behind my Inspirational Bookmark Trio, designed to provide you with practical strategies to kickstart your path to creative empowerment.

Today, we're zooming in on my third bookmark, where we'll explore ways to reset your energy and reignite your creative flow to address burnout or creative blocks.

So, grab your favorite beverage, find a comfortable spot, and let's uncover how we can set the stage for a life filled with creativity and inspiration. Are you ready to dive in with me? Let's RESET together!

Remember to grab your own Inspirational Bookmark Trio at YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere to have these powerful strategies at your fingertips.

S = Stay in your lane. 

Start focusing on your priorities for joy and for making a positive impact. 

Letting go of extra stuff leaves room for what matters most. 

Do what lights you up. 

Be true to yourself with what you have to offer the world. 

Being authentic is how you access your confidence zone.

Being authentic is where you feel your natural enthusiasm. 

People with enthusiasm and confidence bring joy to the world.

Staying in your lane means being true to yourself and doing what's most important to you. 

Here's a prompt for your reflection on S = Stay in Your Lane:

• Reflect on your passions, strengths, and values. Are you staying true to yourself? Are you focusing on what brings you joy and fulfillment? Think about one area of your life where you can let go of comparison or external expectations and stay in your own lane.

E = Embrace what nurtures you. 

Find what lights you up, refreshes you, excites you, and do that thing!

For me, that's morning prayer first because that starts my day with positivity, focus, and appreciation.

Then, get more nature, movement, art, music, journaling, 

reading, friendship, and fun. 

And especially, get more sleep. 

Guard your self-care activities with your whole life. These things fuel your holistic wellness.

Embrace what makes you happy. Fit more of that into your daily ritual!

Here's a prompt for your reflection on E = Embrace What Nurtures You:

• Think about what nourishes your soul and replenishes your energy. What lights you up and brings you joy? Make a list of these things and commit to using them in your daily or weekly routine.

T = Team-build for accountability and support. 

Make a pact with a friend or family member, join a group of like-minded achievers, or leave a comment, and I'll be your accountability buddy. 

Sharing struggles and goals with others: 

• relieves stress, 
• brings motivation,  
• boosts your energy for achieving goals or for
• making it through the dark side to the sunlight again. 

Don't go it alone. Join forces with others. What you bring to the table helps them, too.

Here's a prompt for your reflection on T = Team-Build for Accountability and Support:

• Consider the importance of having support in reaching your goals and maintaining your wellness. Who can you reach out to for this support? Share your goals with a friend, family member, or colleague. Or connect with me as your accountability and support partner!

Let's drop tasks that keep us constantly busy. Instead, let's do what means more to us; creating value and encouragement for you and me. 

Let's summarize our Total RESET:

R E S E T =

R = REGULARLY REST

E = ESSENTIALS ONLY

S = STAY in your lane

E = EMBRACE what nurtures you

T = TEAM-accountability and support

Here are the summarized prompts for your RESET:

R = REGULARLY REST

How can you incorporate regular Rest into your routine?

E = ESSENTIALS ONLY

What are the essentials in your life that deserve your focus?

S = STAY in your lane

Reflect on how you can stay true to yourself and your priorities.

E = EMBRACE what nurtures you

What activities or practices bring you joy and nurture your well-being?

T = TEAM-accountability and support

How can you build accountability and support in your creative journey?

Are you ready to hit the RESET button? 

If YOU need a RESET, download your FREE Bookmark Trio at YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere. You'll get my Creative Exploration Formula, Keys for Nurturing Creativity, and RESET Your Energy and Creative Flow bookmarks. You'll have everything you need to replenish and get creative.

Also, feel free to leave a comment to let me know your struggles and goals, questions, topics of interest, and YOUR best tips. 

Need fresh encouragement right now?

I created a few music and nature videos to Relieve Your Stress. I've shared one of my YouTube nature and music videos in the show notes so you can enjoy nature's beauty, along with my original piano music. 

It's called Beautiful Nature Scenes and Piano Music by Jenny Leigh Hodgins—Simply You.

Link to video

I am pushing myself to break through any obstacles while safeguarding my wellness. I will continue posting weekly YourCreativeChord podcast episodes as your go-to source for inspiration and motivation. 

New podcast episodes include my best creativity tips and strategies for flow, inspiring stories, spiritually uplifting poetry, and encouragement for personal development. 

I share my creative process just as I am--mistakes, warts, ugly truths, and all. These are my credentials for being the person you can trust to tell you what you need to know. 

Sometimes, that involves forging ahead with courage through dark or difficult moments. 

Other times, we must step back to absorb life and rejuvenate our hearts and souls. That's where I am now.

Treasure yourself. 

RESET your life. 

Take good care.

See you next week, where creativity and inspiration meet transformation!