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JANUARY 2024

Creative Sparks! Letter
Relaxing & Nourishing Creative Moments
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Hi Reader

The snow has melted and it has been replaced by rainy days. They were fun while they lasted.

Rainy days are my favorite kind of day. What better time to sit down for a few minutes to reflect on our hopes and our dreams? Have you been listening to some rain sounds? Back in 2022, I shared how I replaced music with a variety of rain sounds throughout the day to help me lower stress and increase focus.

In this month's Creative Sparks! I share another way that helps me stay focused. It's a simple system I use to plan my year and make significant progress on ambitious milestones. Grab a pencil and notebook and give it a try.

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Have a wonderful day! See ya soon!

Thank you for the gift of your precious time.

Yanuary Navarro
creative director, author/illustrator

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Hi! I'm Yanuary, the creative director for BynBeary.com and a mixed-media author/illustrator. I write about creativity, art & illustration, and running a small creative business.

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