Blythe C. Stephens, MFA, she/they, Bliss Catalyst,
Creator of A Blythe Coach: helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties & take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education.
As part of my birthday celebration this year I decided to indulge in sharing, in no particular order, these incomplete, unjustified, and unsolicited pieces of advice!
The bite-sized nuggets come from a wide variety of influences from family and mentors to thinkers and celebrities and my own observations and beliefs.
Usually careful to cite sources, provide context and justification, as well as practical applications, in this case I've cast all that aside. Instead, I've just compiled, willy-nilly, some of what I consider to be the most important lessons I've learned so far. Some might be thought trite, some are redundant, and there are certainly important lessons I've failed to include.
Concepts here are also included in my work so far here on the blog, in my classes and coaching, online on YouTube and social media. Some will bear elaboration in future offerings and I'd love to know what peaks your interest.
Which of these lessons resonate for you?
What important lessons have you learned so far in your life?
What words of wisdom have you learned from family, friends, mentors, study?
What do you want to learn more about?
More resources for further exploration linked in the companion blog article (https://ablythecoach.com/42-life-lessons-from-42-years/).
You're always more than welcome to reach out to me via email or on Instagram @ablythecoach (https://www.instagram.com/ablythecoach/) and I'm grateful we're connected.
Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives
dance through their difficulties
31 Mar 2023
099: 10 Joyful Ways to Work with Me in 2023 - Connect, Collaborate, Contribute
Perhaps you enjoy my offerings in-studio or online and would like to know in what ways we might further collaborate, or you are interested in supporting me in expanding what I can provide for your befit and that of others.
Whether your interests lie in mindful movement, dance, coaching, education, or personal growth, I've got something for you, and you've also got oodles of potential ways to support me in return :) Glad that you are here with me to savor any and all of these ways to create and connect!
This podcast shares ten ways for us to potentially work together or for you to help support my work. The associated Blog Article/Show Notes (https://ablythecoach.com/10-ways-to-joyfully-work-with-me-in-2023-connect-collaborate-contribute-to-a-blythe-coach//) includes all the links and resources I mention, from completely free and low-commitment offerings, to higher-cost, -commitment, and -value contributions.
My approach is holistic, rigorous, and truly unique, but you don’t have to take my word for it, you can experience the difference firsthand in a complimentary discovery call (https://calendly.com/ablythecoach/personal-coaching) and/or sample class.
Questions for Reflection
What ways to work together resonate most with you?
What is the next step?
How did you hear about my work or in what capacity have we worked together?
Have we danced or practiced mindful movement together, or would you like to try it out?
Have you been coached?
What area of your life would you like to transform?
Who do you know who could benefit from my offerings?
Thank you for taking the time to consider creative ways we might support one another. Let's keep in touch, and never hesitate to let me know if I can be of service!
Blythe Stephens, MFA, Bliss Catalyst
they/them or she/her
Creator of A Blythe Coach (https://ablythecoach.com/): dance through your difficulties
and take leaps of faith into a joyful, fulfilling life
1 Feb 2023
098: Charming Chosen Challenges - ways to try or jumpstart a habit
Last October I tried out my first Inktober Drawing Challenge, and in January I've kept sketching going on a weekly basis. Drawing and visual arts is really a whole other way of being creative than my usual dancing and yet also very relevant to the enterprise of shape, shaping and space in my dance and movement practices as well.
I got a lot of value out of the challenge of producing 31 drawing studies in in as many days. It was also super inspiring to see the works of, and connect on social media with, “real” illustrators and other visual artists. Great to be influenced by new works and creators!
As November passed, I witnessed those who participated in the latest round of NaNoWriMo at work on their books, some ultimately "winning" the 50,000-words-in-30-days challenge. In 2019 I took on the challenge to write a novel in a month myself, not “winning” the challenge, but coming closer than ever before with a 18,600-word partial novella.
This podcast and the show notes blog article below include a sampling of challenges I have enjoyed, learned from, and hosted in the past which have led to valuable insights and in some cases lasting positive change.
Access the Charming Chosen Challenges (https://ablythecoach.com/charming-chosen-challenges-creative-ways-to-try-out-or-jump-start-a-habit/) Show Notes Article here (https://ablythecoach.com/charming-chosen-challenges-creative-ways-to-try-out-or-jump-start-a-habit/)
Personally, I'm always on the lookout for fun and motivating challenges in different areas where I'd like to learn and grow.
Questions for Reflection
What sorts of challenges have you participated in previously and what was your experience? Did you experience lasting growth?
What challenge would be the most supportive for you going forward?
Which skills and habits are you working on currently?
What tends to prevent you from taking on or succeeding at challenges?
Let’s connect by email or on Instagram @ablythecoach (https://www.instagram.com/ablythecoach/), I would love to hear your perspective!
Blythe Stephens, MFA, Bliss Catalyst
they/them or she/her
Creator of A Blythe Coach (https://ablythecoach.com/): dance through your difficulties
and take leaps of faith into a joyful, fulfilling life
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