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Hello Creatives,

The perfect antidote to New Year pressure arrives in our first 2025 episode, where we explore the gentle art of self-compassion during a season that demands immediate transformation.

Just because it's a new year, it doesn't mean that you need to be climbing mountains straight away. Remember to create space for yourself, especially if you're still processing the previous year. This timely message acknowledges that while some friends may be sprinting into January, your walking pace is equally valid. For creatives especially, we often measure ourselves against impossible standards — give yourself permission to progress at your own rhythm, enjoy a cool drink in the desert of life's demands.

Drift off with this nostalgic reading of Beatrix Potter's "The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse," creating a perfect bedtime experience for restless creative minds.
I also share my personal connection to Potter's works, recalling how these stories formed a cherished ritual in my childhood, with my mother reading them each night.
We're invited into the world of the fastidiously tidy Mrs Tittlemouse, whose ordered existence beneath a hedge is disrupted by unwelcome visitors. The story's themes of boundaries, intrusion, and reclaiming one's space resonate surprisingly well with the creative struggle to protect our time and energy.

Whether you're seeking permission to ease into the new year without guilt, or simply need a comforting story to help you drift off to sleep, this episode wraps you in understanding while gently validating that your pace—whatever it may be—is exactly right.

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Sleep Tight,

Florence x

The music in this episode is Dawning by Ian Kelosky.

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Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.