Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration
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This document contains 54 responses from creative professionals when asked how they like to spoil themselves. Their answers include things like walking at comic conventions, having a bath, traveling, reading, spending time in nature, dancing, watching movies, cooking for friends, getting massages, and buying books. The responses provide ideas for relaxing activities that creatives enjoy to take time for themselves.
Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration
- 1. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 1 ofspoiling yourself inspiration Presents Our big collection
- 2. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 2 We’ve asked our interviewees what they like to do to spoil themselves because we’re convinced that taking your time to relax is absolutely cru- cial in order for creativity to flourish. Therefore, be prepared to get plen- ty of ideas on how to do just that, by diving into these quotes from 51 of our previous interviewees who answered the question “How do you like to spoil yourself?”
- 3. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 3 “I’ve exhibited at San Diego’s Comic Con for the last five years. Each day before the doors open to the thousands of visitors, I enjoy walking the exhibit floor, visiting with fel- low artists and enjoying a quiet viewing of all the fantastic work.” – Chet Phillips, Illustrator
- 4. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 4 “To drink 100 grams of good brandy.” –Pronchenko Leonid Evgenievich, Painter/Artist
- 5. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 5 “Have a bath each evening after a long day. A simple pleasure that rejuvenates me. Also lately, buying my own designs I have created on the Print All Over Me site. I want to eventually wear my own designs on a consistent basis!” –Leisa Rich, Mixed Media Sculptural Artist
- 6. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 6 “In exploring new places and walking in the mountains.” – Angelika Tschofen, Textile artist
- 7. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 7 “Travelling by foot” – Johan Jansen, Designer
- 8. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 8 “A day off from everything!” – Karen Grenfell, Mixed Media/Textile artist
- 9. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 9 “Massages, good food and a cool pair of shoes!” – Zac Scy, Creative Coach
- 10. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 10 “By doing nothing for hours, just procrastinating and relaxing – especially when I have gazillion things to do!” – Vladimir Stanković, Illustrator
- 11. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 11 “I’m not really the spoiling type. Until I had my family, I most- ly worked lots of low-paying and soul-sapping jobs. Being able to work on creative projects, is how I’m spoiled now.” –Juliane Gorman, Hat Artist/Designer
- 12. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 12 “I love going to live music. I was 18 in 1977 so you can guess I was into punk and the injection of energy it brought to 70s music. So my current treat is going to a 3 day festival in Brighton called The Great Escape. Lots of great music, different styles (I love pretty much anything, even coun- try and western), from bands you have never heard of. Highly recom- mended.” – Lawrence Haddad, Researcher, International Food Policy Research Institute
- 13. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 13 “I love candy and junk food! So for me that is it! When it comes to spoil- ing myself, watch a movie and eat a lot of junk food.” – Carlos Dattoli, Illustrator
- 14. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 14 “I adore spending time in libraries, looking for old books on any subjects, even if Fantasy remains my best ever.” – Deborah Hope Allen, Textile Artist
- 15. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 15 “How don’t I? Frequent breaks on the back deck, meditation room, delicious something to eat or drink, walk in nature, Jacuzzi or shower, sleep, massage, being with friends in person or elec- tronically, reading at night, building a fire, long or short drives, buying flowers for Lalita, loving the cats, feeding the local critters, sending love to somebody, great movies, learning.” – Bill Harvey, Media Innovator and Writer
- 16. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 16 “It depends on the mood. But it goes from buying good de- sign books, taking a random day off and enjoying the sun, or spending the day driving to Malibu or the desert to get out of the city. It’s not easy because working on my own requires me to be flexible on the weekends, but I do it whenever I can. I also really like traveling.” –Ana Gómez Bernaus
- 17. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 17 “By scuba diving.” – Sander Mirck, Architect
- 18. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 18 “With traveling to some exotic place.” – Halil Salčin, Painter
- 19. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 19 “Simple things like buying myself flowers – yellow tulips and pink lilies are my favourites, going to the cinema alone, go- ing to the Arabic baths.” – Jenny Morbey, Designer/Illustrator
- 20. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 20 “Spend a couple of weeks without any technology – no In- ternet, no phones or tablets. I know that’s ironic, considering that my work revolves around technology.” – Daniel Obodovski, Author, Speaker, Consultant, Business owner
- 21. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 21 “I love to travel. So make a trip during the holidays is the best way. But also I like good books, good food, fine cloth- ing and pets at home.” – Hannie Croonen-Braam, DIY Kit Designer
- 22. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 22 “Sitting at the balcony facing the Old Town, reading very early in the morning, when the sky is still almost dark-blue, when the whole city is asleep, when everything is dead si- lent is what spoils me the most. Also chocolate!” – Ece Kazan, Ceramics Artist
- 23. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 23 “I love to watch a great movie.” – Ilona Fekete, Painter
- 24. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 24 “Cooking very special fare for a crowd of family and friends, having time to relish every moment.” – Aurora Dokken, Glass blowing artist and Art Performance teacher
- 25. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 25 “Workout, spa and shop.” – Dr. Tracey Wilen, Global speaker, Author, Media Contributor
- 26. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 26 “I love good food. I love chefs who are creative and cou- rageous. I love to be challenged by them and getting that unique dining experience inspires me being creative in my own field.” – Dr. Finn Majlergaard, Manager Partner and CEO, Cultural researcher
- 27. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 27 “Usually spending money with other creators at shows or go- ing to see a live performance. I love experimental theatre and music and there’s a trend with social networking to set up smaller parlor concerts that are always interesting to see and talk to people.” – Monica L Knighton, Illustrator, Jewelry Desginer
- 28. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 28 “I love to visit the latest exhibitions in Paris.” – Inessa Besset, Mosaic Artist
- 29. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 29 “A good movie.” – Regolino Bizzi, Artist
- 30. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 30 “Well it’s pretty well known I am addicted to two marques of automobiles so it’s no secret that I own 8 Ferrari’s and 3 Rolls-Royces. Since I was a young boy I had always had an incredible passion for cars and grew up dream- ing of someday owning a Ferrari, which essentially is in my blood and runs through my veins. Also Rolls-Royce is simply the definition of the “Best of The Best” and is the greatest road going vehicle ever built and has a simply mag- nificent history of greatness. Also I have collected a “few” watches over the years that people have told me is quite a collection.” – Mr. Louis D. Spagnuolo, Chairman, CEO, Expert in building, scaling and exiting companies
- 31. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 31 “Dancing with the one I love! Being intimate and at the same time laughing, having fun.” – Rudina Hoxha, Marketing consultant and Event organizer
- 32. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 32 “I enjoy looking at art and especially Installation art, and just wandering about in a town.” – Mitsuko Tonouchi, Knitting and crocheting artist/designer
- 33. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 33 “More every day.” – Sergio Mora, Painter and illustrator
- 34. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 34 “I like to spoil myself by watching sports. I love sport espe- cially Rugby and Football.” – Gordon Tredgold, Leadership expert and writer
- 35. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 35 “I spoil myself by travelling or eating out with my friends or family. My husband and I make a point of dining out fre- quently. I still have memories of a trip to Italy I made with my mom and daughter that left me wanting more of Europe.” – Terry Cervantes, Artist/Potter
- 36. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 36 “By buying brand clothing.” – Arild Karlsen, Business owner
- 37. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 37 “I would like to spoil myself by relaxing on a terrace every morning, somewhere close to the sea. The early sun is start- ing to warm up the air, and I’m drinking juice and reading the newspapers along with having breakfast, before I walk down to my workshop with big doors.” – Miodrag Djordjević, Lamp Designer
- 38. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 38 “I sit close to the chimney-corner with a cup of my favorite Turkish blend coffee.” – Ágnes Herczeg, Lace Artist
- 39. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 39 “A spa pedicure!” – Donna Carol Voss, Writer, blogger and speaker
- 40. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 40 “I do not think I’m so good to spoil myself. But it would probably be something like eat in town with a good friend, watch a movie in the cinema or read a good book. It could also be a long ride a beautiful place without companion- ship.” – Heidi Marie Johansen, Artist/Painter
- 41. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 41 “Months abroad in an apartment as I have done just re- cently… I take long sabbaticals.” – Simon Thompson, blogger
- 42. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 42 “Watch movies, play some Playstation FIFA, and coffee to that.” – Paskhalis Dinto Kefie, Photographer
- 43. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 43 “Sometimes I spoil myself by buying books with my favourite illustrators.” – Natali Iunina, Doll designer and Illustrator
- 44. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 44 “Give me time to read or listen to music without anyone around me. That’s all I need.” – Roy Povarchik, Content Marketer and Growth Hacker
- 45. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 45 “Chocolate and binge watching some TV series on Netflix.” – Kelly Stevens, Illustrator
- 46. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 46 “I enjoy simple things. Buying myself a new sketchbook or pencil will do the trick. If I want to stretch the budget a little bit, I treat myself with a concert.” – Tamara Domuzin, Illustrator
- 47. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 47 “When I have the opportunity I try to fulfill some of my childhood dreams. I believe many of them made me the way I am today. Some of the things I’ve done because of this: I went to NASA Space Center in Houston, saw di- nosaurs at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, went to an NBA game, saw Manchester United win a game at Old Trafford, saw the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, and witnessed Usain Bolt take the Gold Medal, drove some amazing cars at the race tracks, went to some amazing concerts, saw Serbia win the Davis Cup, met some of my sports heroes, and many other things.” – Ivan Minić, Online community genius and entrepreneur
- 48. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 48 “Going to workshops taught by Fibre artists to connect with other people who are passionate about working with Tex- tiles and learn some new techniques or explore different ways of design. Going to exhibitions of art and fibre art.” – Marijke van Welzen, Fiber art and Textile designer
- 49. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 49 “Time alone in the woods soaking naked in the hot springs under the full moon (especially during blizzards).” – Pamela Wible, Medical doctor
- 50. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 50 “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I recently started going to the gym and I’m trying to have a healthy eating, but I have to admit that it’s been real hard to let soda go.” – Julio César, Illustrator
- 51. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 51 “Holiday on the Baltic Sea.” – Olaf Ulbricht, Naïve painter
- 52. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 52 “A few (too many) times a month, I’ll spend an afternoon to myself shopping for things I don’t need. I find it therapeutic, my bank account thinks otherwise!” – Myrline Delva, Design blogger
- 53. Our big collection of spoiling yourself inspiration 53 “With a good 3-hour walk in my favorite forest together with my husband.” – Tija Viksna, Crochet wearable arts artist and designer
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