A NEW LEAF, DAY 3: GROW

I always think it interesting that if a houseplant doesn't flourish, we never blame the plant – we always look at the soil, the light, the water and the air and make sure it had everything it needs – why don't we do the same for ourselves?

So the third part of the workshop was all about creating the compost that would allow the seeds we planted on Day 2 to grow. (If you don't like worms, you might want to skip this page of the workbook!)

Here are some more journalling prompts for you:

• What gaps in your knowledge or skillset would you like to invest in filling this / next year?
• What support do you need to make that happen?
• How can you make sure you take this journey step-by-step?
• How can you prioritise passive and active physical rest this/next year?
• How can you prioritise mental rest within each day?
• How can you factor moments of sensory rest into each day?
• How can you find time for creative rest?
• How can you factor in emotional rest?
• How can you make time for social rest?
• How can you make time for spiritual rest?

You can download the workbook to follow along with the full session here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R40_nWNFFSOxwed9OF2Ycln6vgIK4Cpo/view?usp=sharing

You'll notice there is a big emphasis on rest, but do you know what? You ARE your creative practice. You ARE your business. You ARE the positive impact you can make on the environment, so as Thích Nhât Hanh says:
 

"To take care of the environment,

take care of the environmentalist."

If you have enjoyed this way of looking at environmentalism and you want more support to define your purpose and make a real impact – this year – check out my brand new programme The Incubator. The launch is live from 25 August – 01 September 2023 so if you are listening before 01 September, you can find all the details here: https://makingdesigncircular.org/the-incubator/

The Incubator

As part of this live workshop, I opened doors to my new offering, The Incubator. The Incubator is a small group programme for designers, makers, artists and craftspeople in which we are going to dive deep into your unique contribution to environmentalism, with all the support you need to make it happen – this year! If you want to find out how to have more impact by doing less, The Incubator is a 12-week group programme in which you will define the contribution you – and only you – can make, and get the support to start making it this side of Christmas.

The launch is live from 25 August – 01 September 2023 so if you are listening before 01 September, you can find all the details here: https://makingdesigncircular.org/the-incubator/

If you’re listening after 01 September, you can join the membership waitlist here https://makingdesigncircular.org/membership/ to be the first to hear the next time we open doors to the membership.

Resources we mentioned:

https://makingdesigncircular.org/the-incubator/

https://makingdesigncircular.org/membership/

The workbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R40_nWNFFSOxwed9OF2Ycln6vgIK4Cpo/view?usp=sharing

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About Katie:

Katie Treggiden is the founder and director of Making Design Circular – an international membership community and online learning platform for environmentally conscious designers, makers artists and craftspeople. She is also an author, journalist and podcaster championing a hopeful approach to environmentalism. With more than 20 years’ experience in the creative industries, she regularly contributes to publications such as The Guardian, The Observer, Crafts Magazine and Dezeen. She is currently exploring the question ‘can craft save the world?’ through her sixth book, Broken: Mending & Repair in a Throwaway World (Ludion, 2023), and podcast, Circular with Katie Treggiden. You can find Katie on Instagram @katietreggiden.1