Make it Satisfying

This is an original abstract painting in acrylic.
It measures 60 cm x 50 cm x 2 cm (23.5 in x 19.5 in x 1 in).

The artwork's full title is: "The artwork's full title is: "Forming Good Habits Tip: Make it Satisfying."

A cheerful artwork of loops and lines and a palette of  green, pink and aqua.

What inspired the artwork?

Are you someone who strives to be better, to get more from the day, from yourself each day? Have you ever started the day / week / month or year determined to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with loved ones only to end up back where you started not longer after?

If you want straightforward, actionable tips on how to embed good habits into your every day, read James Clear's 'Atomic Habits: an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones'.

This artwork is dedicated to the principle that small habits, completed often, add up. It encourages you to forget the 'grand gesture' and find small improvements you can make each day.

Make it Satisfying is a great tip from James Clear's book for adopting good habits (and ditching bad ones).

How does it work?

• Our human brains love instant gratification and that's a problem. It means we prioritise what makes us feel good right now, and neglect habits which are good for us in the long run.
• Take alcohol and junk food. They taste really good in the moment, but if you enjoy them daily - you won't feel good after a year. Skip your exercise for a day? No problem. Skip it for a year? Problem.
  
• The secret to tricking the brain into sticking with the (long-term reward) good habits is to create an instant association with a long-term goal.
• For instance, every time you exercise, you put aside money towards a future reward e.g. a holiday or new mountain bike. 
  

This painting is a creative expression of habit. The result of between 15-20 layers of colours and shapes applied to the canvas over six weeks, each mark builds on the next. On their own, the brushstrokes have little meaning, together they make an artwork.

Select this art work if you want to remind yourself to find the small improvements in your day. To strive to be better, not just on New Year's Day, but every day.

• Winsor & Newton superior quality artists' stretched canvas.
  
• Lightfast professional artist grade paints and mediums.
• UV varnish to protect the painting from dust and light fade.

How will I hang the artwork?

• The canvas is ready to hang, with sawtooth picture hooks attached and sides painted as part of the artwork.
  

What will I receive with the artwork?

• A certificate of authenticity.
• A thank you card from the artist.