“You can really understand your tendency... and then use it to get what you want!” - Shinah Do you have trouble “sticking” to an art, craft, or other creative thing? Have you gone through countless different creative outlets without ever really developing a real practice? Do you have what I like to call a “guilty craft closet” in your home? Then this is the episode for you! Before finding calligraphy, I tried a TON of creative things... woodworking, watercolors, you name it. And none of them lasted for more than a month or two. The influential self-help writer Gretchen Rubin has actually done a lot of work figuring out WHY people have so much trouble establishing solid habits and how to address their issues — and it all comes down to personality types. Her 4 Tendencies framework divides people up into four categories: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels. Since I figured out my own personality type, I’ve been able to strengthen my habits... and work WITH my personality instead of against it. Are you ready to hack your habit-making and create some more consistency in your life? Tune into this episode of The Shinah Show to find out: The four different personality types according to writer Gretchen Rubin — and how they relate to your ability to stick with a creative practiceWhy embracing your tendency is super helpful in terms of creating habitsHow I pushed through my fear and resistance and became a calligraphy teacherHighlights:‌ ‌ 00:36  Trouble “sticking” with a creative practice?01:14  The 4 tendencies  06:03  Embracing your tendency  07:25  Setting habits as an Obliger09:15  My calligraphy-teaching story10:47  Every tendency is valid!11:16  Try my free workshop!Links:‌ ‌ The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (And Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin https://gretchenrubin.com/the-four-tendencies  The ‘Find Your Calligraphy Style’ Challenge! https://crookedcalligraphy.lpages.co/style ‌ Learn calligraphy with me: www.freecalligraphyworkshop.com Follow me! Instagram: @crookedcalligraphy facebook.com/crookedcalligraphy  Show notes can be found at theshinahshow.com Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJJZS9jYDmzePAnaGDiFuw  Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode! Free Calligraphy Style Challenge! Starts Sunday, June 20th - 5 free lessons and live sessions from Shinah to create your own calligraphy style! Sign up at https://crookedcalligraphy.com/style