Finding Your Focus (and Zen) Even During Stressful Times with Kate Ward

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.I've had the pleasure of showcasing the work of different talented artists in recent episodes. And today I continue that pattern with textile artist Kate Ward. I was immediately connected to Kate and all of her life wisdom. Tune in to hear us cover many different topics, including how to use your time well, how to change your habits to reduce your stress, and even how practicing stitching can be a source of wonderful meditation and pain management.Kate Ward is a textile artist with a love of travel and the esoteric with a holistic approach to creativity. She is passionate about textiles, environmental issues and living a meaningful life. Zen Stitching is the ultimate combination of her passions and by embracing the beautiful and practical designs of Sashiko, she is mending her clothes, reducing waste and encouraging mindfulness through the act of sewing.Timestamps:•[11:33] “One of the great virtues about stitching is you don't need a great deal of materials to be able to get started, like, you literally need a needle, some thread and some fabric.” •[12:40] “The ability to be able to sit and create and let the mind be free, whilst the hands were busy was really beneficial…”•[13:56] Christine and Kate discuss feeling like time is so compressed and in such short supply and where can we find the time for art and creativity… for being able to clear our mind a bit.•[22:38] “I could see stitching and the arts being a healing tool for people who are feeling overwhelmed, who are feeling like they are not in touch with their feelings and or their intuition.” For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library where she offers you 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate. CLICK HERE NOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE RESOURCES: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, please register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine Li -Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachKate Ward - Website: https://www.zenstitching.ca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenstitchingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenstitching/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zenstitchingPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/zenstitching/Get Kate's free guide to Sashiko here: https://www.zenstitching.ca/friend