[Jewelry making - Article 00222] - Re: [Orchid] Improving you stamina

[SusanThornton]

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    When I was in college, my drawing teacher used to MAKE me take
    breaks. She said I had a good work style that would come in handy
    down the road because I could work at something for long periods.
    She said that was important. I realized that when I began to set up
    my studio and work. I LOVE long hours! I am not sure how to improve
    your stamina at the bench other than by doing it. I have, in my
    younger days, worked 24 hours straight or MORE when I was pushing
    myself for an exhibit, and then after it was up, collapse with
    swollen feet and a headache. The thing that pushes me forward now is
    the realization that I am doing something I love and then I get lost
    in it. I find it a very soothing practice to work. I don't pull all-
    nighters anymore, but if I get started on something that I am
    passionate about I can still work 12 hours easily with no real
    breaks. The thing that pushes me now is that I am happy making
    things. 

Susan
http://web.mac.com/SusanThornton
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