January 2013 ~ 'Hollywood Over 30'...
Happy New Year 2013 ~ for some reason it's always a challenge coming up with a topic for this blog! I often think, "What do I possibly have to say that would be of interest to anyone who visits this site" often, or who just happens to stumble upon it randomly? Tell ME! (you can use the 'GUESTBOOK' tab to comment)
That said, I'm just going to tell you what I've been doing the last few weeks to bring some focus & clarity to the bright, shiny new year that lays before us. Perhaps this will also be 'news you can use'.
It's so easy to make a list of things you want to do and NOT follow through, isn't it? Such BIG goals that seem so daunting...why even start? Right? So I thought perhaps getting some kind of structure around what should even be ON the list would be a good idea. In December I had an appointment with a Career Strategist. She rocked my world. I'll provide a link to her below.
We started with a survey of the past year...not just a list of things you accomplished, but a list of specific feelings brought on by those specific accomplishments: joyful, victorious, generous, loved, strong, proud, creative, etc. We reflected on the list. You always have a list of 'To-do's', right? And sometimes those lists get overwhelming or stagnant, making you feel as though you've accomplished nothing. So...how about a list of 'To-dones'? And taking some time to give yourself some credit and a pat-on-the-back for all of the things you DID do? Try it -you'll like it.
Then we thought about those feelings and experiences from 2012 and what we wanted to do in the coming year to generate those same feelings. It also became important to list people/places/things/organizations/commitments currently on your list and evaluate how well those are serving your ULTIMATE goals. Make some decisions and eliminate those 'energy sucks' - learning to put yourself and your agenda first is difficult for many of us. But in the end, it is the only way to move yourself forward toward the making room for what you want...consider the things you want to accomplish, not only professionally, but personally.
And last, with your strategy in place, ensure you have some support & guidance as well as making specific time for reflection and replenishment - do a 20 minute meditation - it's only 20 minutes - you'll be glad you did - and that 20 minutes can refresh you and propel you into another few hours of working on some of your tasks that ultimately accomplish your goals! And remember - there are four quarters in every year ~ take a look at your list of goals and assign them to a quarter...this parses out your list and makes is MANAGEABLE - so you don't feel overwhelmed...as if you have to start working on all these projects in January and get burnt out by the middle of February (or sooner!) and it all just goes to hell in a handbasket. Dude, I told you, this ROCKED MY WORLD!!
Next, I just needed to get these goals, or some semblance of them, in front of me daily as a reminder - a quick glace at something that would fill me each day with a sense of purpose about what I was working toward - VISION BOARD! A friend of mine invited a group of us to a Vision Board party. If you don't know what this is, you'll be able to click on a link at the end to get an idea and do one for yourself - and the beauty of it is, you can start this at any time! Rachel explains it really well and tells you about the process in the link below.
I hope this was helpful in some way and gave you some strategies to employ to help YOU work toward YOUR goals for 2013. If it was helpful, tell me how; tell me your goals! If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to contact me via the 'GUESTBOOK' tab, or via Facebook or Twitter . Last, here are those links where you can find some inspiration ~ now let's GET IT ON!
& stay peaceful ~ dd
Here's those links - just click on 'em:
Kristine Oller, Career Strategist
Rachel Has Spoken
find me:
www.facebook.com/actordawndavis
follow me on twitter:
@dawnpdavis
The film also exhibited at The Power Plant in Toronto and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Happy New Year 2013 ~ for some reason it's always a challenge coming up with a topic for this blog! I often think, "What do I possibly have to say that would be of interest to anyone who visits this site" often, or who just happens to stumble upon it randomly? Tell ME! (you can use the 'GUESTBOOK' tab to comment)
That said, I'm just going to tell you what I've been doing the last few weeks to bring some focus & clarity to the bright, shiny new year that lays before us. Perhaps this will also be 'news you can use'.
It's so easy to make a list of things you want to do and NOT follow through, isn't it? Such BIG goals that seem so daunting...why even start? Right? So I thought perhaps getting some kind of structure around what should even be ON the list would be a good idea. In December I had an appointment with a Career Strategist. She rocked my world. I'll provide a link to her below.
We started with a survey of the past year...not just a list of things you accomplished, but a list of specific feelings brought on by those specific accomplishments: joyful, victorious, generous, loved, strong, proud, creative, etc. We reflected on the list. You always have a list of 'To-do's', right? And sometimes those lists get overwhelming or stagnant, making you feel as though you've accomplished nothing. So...how about a list of 'To-dones'? And taking some time to give yourself some credit and a pat-on-the-back for all of the things you DID do? Try it -you'll like it.
Then we thought about those feelings and experiences from 2012 and what we wanted to do in the coming year to generate those same feelings. It also became important to list people/places/things/organizations/commitments currently on your list and evaluate how well those are serving your ULTIMATE goals. Make some decisions and eliminate those 'energy sucks' - learning to put yourself and your agenda first is difficult for many of us. But in the end, it is the only way to move yourself forward toward the making room for what you want...consider the things you want to accomplish, not only professionally, but personally.
And last, with your strategy in place, ensure you have some support & guidance as well as making specific time for reflection and replenishment - do a 20 minute meditation - it's only 20 minutes - you'll be glad you did - and that 20 minutes can refresh you and propel you into another few hours of working on some of your tasks that ultimately accomplish your goals! And remember - there are four quarters in every year ~ take a look at your list of goals and assign them to a quarter...this parses out your list and makes is MANAGEABLE - so you don't feel overwhelmed...as if you have to start working on all these projects in January and get burnt out by the middle of February (or sooner!) and it all just goes to hell in a handbasket. Dude, I told you, this ROCKED MY WORLD!!
Next, I just needed to get these goals, or some semblance of them, in front of me daily as a reminder - a quick glace at something that would fill me each day with a sense of purpose about what I was working toward - VISION BOARD! A friend of mine invited a group of us to a Vision Board party. If you don't know what this is, you'll be able to click on a link at the end to get an idea and do one for yourself - and the beauty of it is, you can start this at any time! Rachel explains it really well and tells you about the process in the link below.
I hope this was helpful in some way and gave you some strategies to employ to help YOU work toward YOUR goals for 2013. If it was helpful, tell me how; tell me your goals! If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to contact me via the 'GUESTBOOK' tab, or via Facebook or Twitter . Last, here are those links where you can find some inspiration ~ now let's GET IT ON!
& stay peaceful ~ dd
Here's those links - just click on 'em:
Kristine Oller, Career Strategist
Rachel Has Spoken
find me:
www.facebook.com/actordawndavis
follow me on twitter:
@dawnpdavis
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Current Projects
Film - 6 Years, 4 Months & 23 Days
6 Years, 4 Months & 23 Days has been submitted to the Sundance Film Festival ~ !
Film - 'Greystone', formerly titled 'There Will Be...'
In 1929, Greystone Mansion was the site of a different kind of shooting: Its owner, oil heir Ned Doheny Jr., and his secretary, Hugh Plunkett, were found dead in what was ruled a murder-suicide.
Local artist Kerry Tribe’s new video, “Greystone,” at 1301PE Gallery is a 30-minute speculative re-enactment of this shocking event. Although she consulted period accounts, Tribe lifted every word of the dialogue from movies filmed at the mansion.The film also exhibited at The Power Plant in Toronto and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Film - I Won't Be Your Mirror
Commercial/Television - Untitled Nick Cannon Sketch Show
America's Got Talent Host put together a group of Teen Actors who create sketches for this, as yet, untitled project. N'Credible Crew will begin airing on The Cartoon Network sometime between Fall 2012 and Winter 2013.
