There is so much joy in being an amateur. It's a word that often has a negative connotation attached, but there is far more to this word than we realise. It doesn't just mean "unskilled" as many have come to believe.

Once you reframe this word in your mind, there's advice within this episode that has been game changer for me when I approach any new project, any new hobby, or any new skill I want to learn.

I hope this advice will be releasing and empowering for you too!

Also, there’s a chance to win a giveaway inspired by recent topics. All the details are in the first few minutes of the episode, and you can enter on Instagram @carryconfetti 🎉

Love,

Darcie

PS - There won't be a new episode for a couple weeks, while I focus on a few big things in my own calendar. More info shared at the end of the episode. I'll be back soon though :)

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What do "grandma hobbies" and therapy techniques like EMDR have in common? In this episode, we'll talk about the research and the intentional rest that old school hobbies are bringing young people that are overly saturated by a digital world.

To sit down with a creative project, get your hands messy, and create something tangible is beneficial to your mental health in a number of ways. I've even seen the real impact in my own life when I set time aside for projects like embroidery, sewing, weaving, and gardening.

Today, I'm also joined by my dear friend Maree Beaven, who is the "Queen of Crochet". She'll tell you about the role that crochet and other hands-on projects have played in her life and in her community work she regularly does with people of all ages in South Auckland, New Zealand.

Hope you enjoy this conversation!

Love,

Darcie

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Why the sudden trend towards an "analogue" life where people are filling bags with easy art kits, decks of cards, polaroid cameras, and more?

Well, our brains our facing digital fatigue and something tactile in our hands is helping people around the world reconnect with their physical world and feel in control of something.

Crafts help us cope. Busy hands help quiet a busy mind.

In this episode, I'll tell you about some research I've discovered and also chat through all the mental benefits of working with your hands in some capacity.

Go ahead and click play... craft or garden or clean while you listen. I promise your brain will love it ;)

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