Monica McCarthy - Life Stylista
Posts Tagged ‘procastination’
Down To The Wire: Getting Things Done
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
I work better under pressure.
I can't focus unless I'm pulling an all-nighter.
Sound familiar?
Lately I’ve been wondering whether or not I do my best work at the last minute. Mostly because I’ve had to get things done under the wire, whether I like it or not.
Take this post, for example. I had to wake up at 5:30 am this morning to write it before racing out the door for the day.
Yes, it’s getting done and yes, I’m giving it my all at the present moment. Could it be improved upon if I had more time to brainstorm, Read more [...]
Masterminding a Masterpiece
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
You Make It Happen
You. Are. Out.
Thank you Heidi Klum. Anyone else enjoy talent-driven reality show competitions? Ace of Cakes? Project Runway? Top Chef?
Yeah me too.
A huge part of my fascination with these shows is the time constraints the participants are forced to work under. Build a house out of banana peels in four hours? Create an artificial limb out of chia seeds overnight? Anything is possible.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to take part in Season 2 of Work of Art. I can't give away any details, but let's just say the artists were forced to create new works under extremely limited Read more [...]
Hi! I'm Monica and I believe in choosing, living, and sharing our own stories.
In 2011 I left the world of acting behind to pursue writing, traveling, and a life worth telling about. What's your story? The world is waiting.
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