Blog — Gaining Space

Are you a brave ostrich?

Do you ignore things? Look the other way? Bury your head in the sand when you see something you know needs to be dealt with?

motivationChristine KellSeptember 22, 2020declutter, mind management, declutter your mind, standing up for yourselfComment

How to say “no” and stop doing things out of obligation

How often do you do things you don’t want to do out of a sense of obligation? Or from fear of what someone might think if you say no?

experimentChristine KellSeptember 15, 2020boundaries, saying no, obligationsComment

3 steps to feel better when your life is spinning

Today, I’m sharing my experience of feeling awful and how it can help you feel better when you feel awful.

mind managementChristine KellSeptember 8, 2020thoughts, feelings, thought management, vertigo, overwhelm, fearComment

Are you living a just-in-case life?

I just finished the last drop of a favorite bath oil. It came in this beautiful bottle. It hurts me to just recycle it, but...

declutterChristine KellSeptember 1, 2020declutter, just in case, knick-knacksComment

Time to reject the “starving artist” identity

It’s time to reject the “starving artist” identity and take the “free” out of freelance—time to do big things!

business-buildingChristine KellAugust 25, 2020Digital Course Academy, Amy Porterfield, online course, business-buildingComment

The easiest way to kick—or create—a habit

My very revealing, somewhat embarrassing, 3-minute Facebook Live to help you create new, better habits and make them stick. Or, kick an old habit you’re not crazy about.

motivationChristine KellAugust 18, 2020habits, building habits, gold starComment

How to make LASTING change in your life

If you’re here, you’re likely a person who strives for self-improvement. Maybe you have some “less-than-excellent” habits you want to change. Or maybe you just want to improve yourself, be better, and...

motivationChristine KellAugust 11, 2020habits, building habitsComment

What to do with precious items [2-minute video]

First, what do I mean by precious? Precious is that designer dress you bought that you never wear because you’re waiting for that very special occasion that never comes. And when it does come...

experimentChristine KellAugust 4, 2020declutter, appreciation, happiness, shoppingComment

3 secrets to make $100K in your creative business

How I went from a 9-to-5 job as a designer & art director to building a freelance business that supports me and my life, and what it looks like to work from home.