😎 A Calm and Relaxing Lifestyle 😎

 

Being calm and relaxed isn’t something you do; it’s a lifestyle. It’s how we think, our habits, and our actions. Below are several short articles to help you find tranquility. Read them however works best for you (all-at-once, one-a-week, in-or-out-of order, or situation you’re feeling right now). This is a process designed to help us find peace of mind. THANK YOU and know that we support your efforts.

😎 How Relaxed And Happy Am I? 😎:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/how-relaxed-an-happy-am-i-b24c403455b1?sk=52ca361a377e965b7da1807d8217362f

😎 Do I Seem Calm and Relaxed To You? Ask A Friend 😎:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/do-i-seem-calm-and-relaxed-to-you-ask-a-friend-37f3e2b8c019?sk=69bec81bab1c081934d9c9ef81dd8b7a

🤷‍♀️ Am I Ready To Change My Habits To Be More Relaxed? 🤷‍♀:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/%EF%B8%8F-am-i-ready-to-change-my-habitsto-be-more-relaxed-68b09961a995?sk=6c8c2c539b85cf7644319dcee5220f8a

🌞😎 What Motivation Do I Have To Be Calm and Relaxed? 😎🌞:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/what-motivation-do-i-have-to-be-calm-and-relaxed-5f715ad3ce42?sk=33f51b7fdbe1d65a723ca81cc9d08d29

🏈 To Be More Relaxed, What Will I Change? How Will I Do It? Goals? 🏈:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/to-be-more-relaxed-what-will-i-change-how-will-i-do-it-goals-8157a4cbe82e?sk=d7cead819f29a26e5192f84fbe42b8de

😡 At Some Point, I’ll Become Agitated. How Will I Return To Calm? 😡:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/at-some-point-ill-become-agitated-how-will-i-return-to-calm-9f2f0162cfba?sk=9110f132e7cc62f1e343b891d9346ba0

🤷‍♀️ Feedback: Do I, Friends, and Family Notice I’m More Relaxed? 🤷‍♀️:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/%EF%B8%8F-feedback-do-i-friends-and-family-notice-im-more-relaxed-%EF%B8%8F-294a073d3194?sk=3d8d98197b91c5f31413096d75ae0ce6

🏀 How Do I Practice Being Calm and Relaxed? 🏀:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/how-do-i-practice-being-calm-and-relaxed-87b1c112efa3?sk=f393ed16a3a55cffe8a48df08c7c1e8a

💙 Who Do I Admire For Their Calm and Relaxed Personality? 💙:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/who-do-i-admire-for-their-calm-and-relaxed-personality-8895673c8321?sk=1a7fb103f62c79af43f72daefe70c9b4

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Who Is My Support Group For Relaxation? 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/who-is-my-support-group-for-relaxation-bf075a2387d9?sk=bf2cbb4d5e1ede479f7ab3c0e531f6ba

👏 How Can We Encourage Each Other To Be More Relaxed? 👏:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/how-can-we-encourage-each-other-to-be-more-relaxed-05312ff1a63c?sk=9e514681bca9b9062ca0b84ab27d4d1f

🏡 How Can I Make The Spaces I Live and Work In More Relaxing? 🏡:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/how-can-i-make-the-spaces-i-live-and-work-in-more-relaxing-80855dd79fef?sk=07b9b435ea99114b33a2f6f5534fb7e9

✅ Evaluate: Am I More Relaxed? Do I Need To Make Adjustments? ✅:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/evaluate-am-i-more-relaxed-do-i-need-to-make-adjustments-c8ae65fe6e07?sk=1453515e9e2604d5676d9354699051cb

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

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Sign up for the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

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Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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✅ Evaluate: Am I More Relaxed? Do I Need To Make Adjustments? ✅

 

CONGRATULATIONS! I’ve made it to the end. Do I feel more calm and relaxed? Take the “How Relaxed and Happy Am I?” Quiz again at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

My score may go up or down. Maybe I’m experiencing more stress because of grief, work, or other event. Or I’m very relaxed because I’m vacationing at a remote cabin in the woods. Either way, it helps to take the quiz regularly to see how I’m doing. To keep doing what works. And to adjust when I’m having difficulty.

Keep doing good things and good things will happen!

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Sign up for the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/821078196830658

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🏡 How Can I Make The Spaces I Live and Work In More Relaxing? 🏡

 

1) Declutter — Remove anything that is nonessential. And stop bringing in things that are not calming
2) Arrange furniture for comfort
3) Quiet Space — Find/create a spot without distractions. No phones, screens, or other annoyances allowed.
4) Use Light Colors — Light blue, green, pink, purple, grey, yellow, and off-white are relaxing colors.
5) Make Life Easy — Simplify and streamline chores. Get the hooks, bins, and baskets that reduce stress.
6) Nature — Add plants that are easy to maintain. They are calming and also remove toxins.
7)Bannish Demons — Some things remind us of negative experiences. There are photos on the walls, junk under the bed, and overstuffed boxes that contain pain and sadness. They don’t deserve to take up my space.

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Sign up for the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/821078196830658

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

👏 How Can We Encourage Each Other To Be More Relaxed? 👏

It takes a team to do good things. So, how can I be a better teammate?

1. Who Encourages Me? That person is awesome. And I’m going to tell them. Which will also encourage them.
2. Listen: I will listen without interuption. Ask them what do they need. And help them in ways they really need it.
3. How I Speak: Talk positively about others and myself. This is a source of inspiration.
4. Praise Effort; Not Outcomes: I can’t control results, but I can control the energy I put into it. And I will keep trying to do better
5. “Thank You”: I will acknowledge and appreciate what others do. When I’m appreciated, I know I try to do more for them.
6. Smile: Friendliness is contagious. My smile causes others to smile. And their smiles spread to many other faces.
7. CELEBRATE!: All wins big and small are wins. It can be simple and easy or big and elaborate. But, I will find ways to reward myself and others for meeting goals.

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

NOW OPEN!!!

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1934458910278595

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

💙 Who Do I Admire For Their Calm and Relaxed Personality? 💙

Who would be a good example for me to follow as a Calm Mentor? They could be famous. They could be a loved one. If I know them, I could ask them these questions:

1. In moments of anxiety, how did you regain your calm?
2. In moments when you were calm what did you do to keep that feeling?
3. How has your definition of relaxation evolved over time?
4. If you could tell your younger self one thing, what would you say?
5. How have you learned to create more calmness in your life?
6. What did you need to succeed in the past that you no longer require?
7. What do you believe now that you didn’t before?

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

You're invited to the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/845185077270809

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Who Is My Support Group For Relaxation? 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧

 

Everyone wants to be happy, right? So, I’m going to join or start a Relaxation Support Group. How? By doing this:

1. People: Who are 2–3 people I know who want to help themselves and others with calmness?
2. Time: When and how often will we meet: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly?
3. Where: Will I host? Will we rotate hosting responsibilities? Should we meet at a convenient location?
4. Discuss: Will we be informal. Or should we have some kind of plan? We could start with 1/2 hour catching up over food, start discussing that evening’s topic, and end with 1/2 hour of casual talk. About 2–3 hours tends to be the best.
5. Group Size: Do we want to be small and intimate? Or large and active?

Need some support now? Join our Community Chat Relaxation Support Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

You're invited to the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/845185077270809

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🃏🎴 JOIN US for the 5TH ANNUAL ARTIST TRADING CARD (& small art) FESTIVAL! 🎴🃏

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

JOIN US

for the
5TH ANNUAL

ARTIST TRADING CARD (& small art) FESTIVAL! 

Artist Trading Cards (a.k.a. ATC, ACEO, art cards editions & originals) are a fun and affordable way to collect lots of creations from many artists.  They are like baseball cards that can be bought, sold, traded, and displayed in countless wonderful ways.  This event will showcase many artists, collectors, traders, and more. How happy are you with your collection?  Open your invitation at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1640769396495519

Mike Kraus
MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

NOW OPEN!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Sign up for the 

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/845185077270809

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🏀 How Do I Practice Being Calm and Relaxed? 🏀

Practice makes perfect. And it takes time for changes to become a habit. Here’s a plan from the pros:

1. Stretchout and Warm Up: What at I grateful for right now?
2. Drills: I know something will cause me frustration today. So, how will I respond when it does?
3. Watch Game Film: What did I do well? What could I have done better? What will I do next time I’m in that situation?
4. End On a Positive Note: What am I good at?

🏀 NOW IT'S GAME TIME! 🏀

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

You're invited to:

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

🃏🎴 5TH ANNUAL Artist Trading Card (& small art) Festival 🎴🃏

Buy, sell, trade unique, hand-made pieces by some of your favorite artists (AT VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1640769396495519

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🤷‍♀️ Feedback: Do I, Friends, and Family Notice I'm More Relaxed? 🤷‍♀️

 

It’s been a while since I asked a loved one about their impression of how I handle stress. And I’ve set a goal and made some changes. Have they noticed any improvements? I’ll ask them these questions:

• Do I appear less frustrated to you lately?
• Do you think I’m handling stress better?
• (insert answer) caused me anxiety before. Have you noticed I’m responding better to it?

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

You're invited to:

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

😡 At Some Point, I'll Become Agitated. How Will I Return To Calm? 😡

 

We all have setbacks and failures. It’s inevitable. What matters is we learn from it and keep going. Here are some tips:

1) Step away from the situation. Clear my mind.

2) Figure out what went wrong.

3) What did I learn from mistake?

4) I’m responsible for the results and fixing it.

5) Let it go. It’s all in the past now…

6) What do I do next: recommit to goal, adjust, or a new goal.

7) Take action immediately. The faster I do something; the more likely I will be successful.

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

You're invited to:

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus