Two Minutes to Remind You How Good It Can Feel

Remember how good those first few days of summer felt when you were a kid? 

Waking up and realizing you didn't have to go to school? Taking off in the morning with friends to explore the neighborhood for hours on end? Reading book after book just for the fun of it? Selling lemonade and running through sprinklers?

How'd you like a taste of those carefree summer days again? Let me guess. That sounds lovely, BUT... 

"Who has the time?" 

"The kids may be on vacation, but I still have to work." 

"My days are so full and fly by so fast, I don't even know where to begin doing something just for me." 

"I have too many responsibilities to do the things I'd really like to do ~ even in summer."

"Vacations end up stressing me out more than relaxing me."

Sound familiar?

Want to experience how quick and easy creating more "me" time can be this summer? 

Simply click here to download a special Summer Dreamin' play sheet featuring prompts straight from my "Create the Summer of Your Dreams Kit" that you can use with right now.

Next set a timer for two minutes, fill out your Summer Dreamin' sheet and let the fun begin!

Before you know it you'll be well on your way to enjoying the first of many quintessential summer moments. (Remember, you only need 10 minutes or less a day to create a summer to remember!)

That's the whole reason I created the "Create the Summer of Your Dreams" Do-It-Yourself Creative Oasis Kit ~ to help you quickly and easily envision and enjoy more delightful "me time" this summer.

Click here to grab your kit and start today.

Here's what Marney K. Makridakis, author of Hop, Skip, Jump and Creating Time had to say about her experience with "Create the Summer of Your Dreams." 

"Now, THIS is the way to start summer! Jill's unique kit is ideal to guide people step-by-step to set summer intentions and, better yet, keep them. Her playful prompts and delightful presentation are inspiring but never overwhelming. Thank you, Jill, for this simple, fun way to turn creative summer dreams into reality."  

BONUS ALERT ~ Purchase "Create the Summer of Your Dreams" during the first week of its release (by midnight (CST) Tuesday, June 9, 2015) and you'll be invited to a free "Let's Get Started Q & A Call" on June 11th. (If you picked up your copy last summer, you're invited to join us too!)

It can be a challenge to start off on your own, even with something you really want to do, so on our call we'll dive into the kit together and begin. I'll help you take the first small steps to creating the summer of your dreams right then and there. (And no worries in you're unable to join us live, the call will be recorded for everyone who has registered.)

Still not sure if "Create the Summer of Your Dreams" is right for you? Visit this page for more details and your chance to get in on the free "Let's Get Started Q & A Call" on June 11th. 

I'm so excited to walk you step-by-step through the special prompts and experiences I created to help you envision and enjoy the summer of your dreams. Click here and your dream summer starts today! 

All the best from my "Dream Summer" Creative Oasis to yours,

Jill

Want More "Me Time" This Summer?

Memorial Day has already come and gone. Before you know it Halloween decorations will be showing up in stores. (That's true and truly scary!)

Remember the feeling of freedom the last day of school brought when you were a kid? Knowing there were weeks and weeks waiting before you with the tantalizing prospect of no homework, lazy mornings sleeping in, watching cartoons in your pajamas, reading book after book, hanging out at the pool, summer camp, road trips, picnics and more?

Those days may be gone, but you'd still like to savor summer moments and feel that sense of freedom and fun. But how when you're so busy and time flies by so quickly?

If you're anything like me you'd love to experience at least a handful of quintessential summer moments...lounging outside lost in a good book...sipping from a pitcher of homemade lemonade...diving into one of the hundreds (okay, maybe thousands) of summer recipes and creative projects you have pinned to your Pinterest boards.

Well, you're in luck!

I know just how you feel. That's why I created the "Create the Summer of Your Dreams" Do-It-Yourself Creative Oasis Kit ~ a simple step-by-step plan to envision and enjoy summers filled with creative delights, relaxation and fun. (That means more "Me Time" for you this summer!)

You don't have to wait much longer. The kit will be released for the summer of 2015 next Tuesday, June 2. (Wait ~ That means it's here! Woot! Click here to check it out.)

BONUS ALERT ~ If you purchase "Create the Summer of Your Dreams" during the first week of its release (by Tuesday, June 9th, 2015) you'll be invited to a free "Let's Get Started Q & A Call" on June 11th. (If you picked up your copy last summer, you're invited to join us too!)

I know it can be a challenge to get started on your own, even if it's something you're really looking forward to, so during our call we'll dive into the kit together. I'll help you take the first small steps to creating the summer of your dreams right then and there. (And no worries in you're unable to join us live, the call will be recorded for everyone who has registered.)

If you missed the chance to get download your FREE Create the Summer of Your Dreams Wish Lists, grab yours here.

Until next time, all the best from my "it's almost summer" Creative Oasis to your,

Jill

www.creativeoasiscoaching.com

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Video Invite for Fall 2014 Creative Oasis Class and Workshops

(Click above to watch my invitation to join Fall 2014 Creative Oasis Classes & Workshops.)

I have no doubt that you are busy, busy, busy!

I'm willing to bet that you have a to-do list a mile long.

I'm guessing dozens of people from family members to co-workers to friends demand your time and attention on a daily basis.

Am I right in assuming that you wish you had more time for yourself? 

More time for fun, interesting creative endeavors and experiences?

Here's the thing...time does fly! Quickly!

I just had a baby girl yesterday who started her freshmen year in high school this week! That's how quickly time flies. (Still doing my best to wrap my head around that one!)

So, if it feels difficult to take time for yourself, 

for enjoying creative pursuits for the pure fun of it, 

for trying new creative endeavors 

or simply exploring the possibilities just to see what's out there, 

why not take a moment to step back and ponder the sentiment below?

If a little voice in the back of your mind says 

"that sounds so good, but I can't because... (insert your excuse of choice here!)" I really hope you'll check out my 

Fall 2014 schedule of Creative Oasis classes and workshops 

and register for at least one that sounds good to you.

(Choose from in-person workshops and classes in Dallas and a teleclass & coaching via phone.) 

Because at the end of the day (and more importantly at the end of our lives) we'll remember the joyful experiences that make our hearts sing and time fly...not the millions of tasks we efficiently check off our to-do lists. 

I can pretty much guarantee that no one will starve and no major catastrophe will befall your household while you take a few hours for yourself to enjoy some fun, low-pressure creative play with me! (Click here to see all of your class options here.)

In fact, what the wonderful women (and men) who work and play with me prove time and again is when they give themselves permission to explore their Creative Oasis, they end up happier, healthier and even nicer in all areas of their lives. 

(Something all those people vying for your time and attention are sure to appreciate.)

Don't know what your Creative Oasis is? I can help you discover yours.

Know exactly what you want to do but feel stuck by procrastination, perfectionism and overwhelm? 

I'll share ways to move past those very common blocks (you're not alone!) and into a place where creative fun and fulfillment become a part of your life you enjoy on a regular basis. Like flossing, but way more fun.

Have questions about which class or workshop or coaching package might be the best fit for you? Drop me a line atcreativeoasiscoach@me.com and I'll get back to you asap to discuss!

Time is most definitely flying…are you having fun?

The phrase "time flies" has been in the forefront of my mind this week. Mostly likely because the cute little kindergartener I dropped off for her first day of "big girl school" just yesterday (or so it seems) is somehow already a tall, graceful teenager who graduated from junior high this week. What?!?!?!

I feel like I'm experiencing some sort of space time continuum issue that could best explained by Spock on Star Trek or perhaps Dr. Who.

Whatever happened, the past nine years have indeed flown by…the fun and the not-so-fun times included. (Thankfully they've been mostly fun!)

Just as the years are whizzing by, I know that the summer months will be upon us and gone in a flash with the first day of high school here in the blink of an eye.

That's why I've decided to update one of my favorite Creative Oasis teleclasses to create an all new self-paced e-product – "Create the Summer of Your Dreams – A Do-It-Yourself Creative Oasis Kit" that will help you dive into a summer filled with creative satisfaction and fun.

Create the Summer of Your Dreams™ is for you if:

*You’d love to experience the joy and fun of creative fulfillment this summer
* You have lots of creative ideas but your never-ending to-do lists and other people’s stuff seem to take up all your time
* You crave relaxed creative “me” time – like you enjoyed when you were a kid
* You’re worried that summer will come and go before you have the chance to dive into even one Creative Oasis™ moment (As a reminder - your Creative Oasis™ is anything that makes your heart sing and time fly!)
* You feel blocked by procrastination and perfectionism 
* You have a tough time giving yourself permission to enjoy your creative passions

With Create the Summer of Your Dreams™ you’ll enjoy:

* Permission to enjoy Creative Oasis™ time this summer – that’s time doing the things that make your heart sing and time fly!
* Printable fun sheets with step-by-step exercises to help you decide which summertime creative experiences you crave the most 
* Easy, low-pressure ways to dive right into your own Creative Oasis™ moments
* Enlightening creative prompts, activities and reading suggestions to help you easily and intuitively create the summer of your dreams 

I'm putting the finishing touches on this special summer offer now. Look for the release of Create the Summer of Your Dreams™ next week when you can purchase your kit for just $19.99 or receive a complimentary kit as a gift with your purchase of a 4-session one-on-one Creative Oasis Coaching package between June 1 and August 1, 2014. (Click here for more info on all of my coaching packages.)

Until next time, all the best from my Summertime Creative Oasis to yours,

Jill

Want More Time for Creative Fun?

With each passing year the phrase “Time Flies” takes on greater meaning. Days fly by…weeks fly by…months fly by and before you know it it’s been thirty years since you graduated from high school…twenty years since you got married…fourteen years since your baby was born…and ten years since the final episode of Friends aired. (I’m speaking for myself...please feel free to insert your own milestones.)

So here’s my thinking, since time seems to fly by faster than ever, why not spend a little more of that precious time enjoying the creative experiences that energize and delight you? Playing the piano and singing…writing that book…learning to watercolor…taking a cooking class…planting a garden…knitting a sweater…again, feel free to insert your own creative joys of choice here.

As a creativity coach, one of my passions is helping people make more time and space in their busy lives for their own Creative Oasis™ – which to me is anything that makes your heart sing and time fly! 

Creating Time for Your Creative Oasis™

my new 12-week teleclass beginning September 18th, is designed to help you do just that. 

(Click here for all the details.)

What’s one small way you might spend more time having fun with your creative pursuits? 

What if you…

…call a friend and set up a creative play date?

…give yourself permission to enjoy some creative time rather than watching a TV show or getting lost in your Facebook feed?

…pull a craft down off the shelf and set a timer for 10 minutes of creative fun?

I’ll leave you with this powerful quote and hope that it inspires you to look for new ways to spend time enjoying your own Creative Oasis™today. (For lots more ideas, prompts and support – join me for CreatingTime for Your Creative Oasis beginning September 18^th!)

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed 

by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. 

Explore. Dream. Discover.”

– Mark Twain

Until next time, all the best from my Creative Oasis™ to yours,

Jill

Jill Allison Bryan

P.S. – If you'd like to have Mid-Week Oasis Moments (bite-sized bonbons of creative inspiration) delivered each week please sign up here: http://www.creativeoasiscoaching.com/newsletter.html

You'll also receive a free copy of "Permission to Be Creative 101" – my short e-book that will help you take the first small steps to make the time and space for creative fulfillment – your Creative Oasis – in  your busy life!