Listening to advice is something I always do eagerly! I then take my time to unpack it and apply what is relevant to me.
We should always listen to and note the value of advice in all aspects of our lives, short sightedness often holds us back, by sitting back and listening we can draw on what we need and apply it.
At Art college (over 30 years ago), one the best pieces of advice I received and I pass it on all the time, is to always have a note book by the side of my bed to jot down ideas that come to mind just before going to sleep.
Some of our best ideas will occur to us just as we drop off to sleep and if you're anything like me, I think I'll remember in the morning but I never do.
As a result I try and make sure there is either a sketch pad, note book or both next to my bed and I regularly jot down notes or sketches which I can then elaborate on when I'm more awake as I always remember what the notes mean. If I don't have a notepad then the notes app on my phone will do.
This piece of advice has been invaluable in retaining good ideas and being able to expand on them when I have more time. Such a simple piece of advice but very glad I listened.
Karen
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