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2/6/2024 · Karen Lyu

5 New Thoughts, 5 New Feelings, 5 New Actions, 5 New Places - Blog No. 35

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Hi Creative Explorers,

Last June, I created an improv acting cheatsheet for my voice students with 25 thoughts, 25 feelings, 25 actions, and 25 places you could go.

Before that, I had gone through the toughest year of my life, after my Dad died. RIP.

On top of the grieving, I was stalked, robbed, scammed, and had to suddenly escape Chicago, for my safety.

The scariest thing was…I could have been kidnapped!

Thank God, I escaped!

And, there were times when I was stuck with 4 main negative thoughts going through my head.

But, this fun and quick mindset hacking trick blew my mind and CHANGED MY LIFE!

My life will NEVER be the same.

Are you going through a tough time?

Here are 5 New Thoughts, 5 New Feelings, 5 New Actions, and 5 New Places to inspire you to make some new choices in acting or in life:

5 NEW THOUGHTS

1. What makes me smile?

2. What do I need?

3. What have I learned?

4. What would be smart?

5. Who can I help?

5 NEW FEELINGS

1. I feel grateful.

2. I feel wonder.

3. I feel curious.

4. I feel better.

5. I feel thoughtful.

5 NEW ACTIONS

1. I am dancing.

2. I am writing.

3. I am growing.

4. I am laughing.

5. I am playing a game.

5 NEW PLACES

1. I’m at a festival.

2. I’m at a museum.

3. I’m at a library.

4. I’m at a castle.

5. I’m at a park.

To sum it up, it was a very challenging year - that has turned into something AMAZING!

How did this acting cheatsheet become my New Choice: Improv Your Life! board game?

Wouldn’t you like to know?

Tune in next Sat, Feb 10th for my very first official speaking gig:

”The Origin Story of The New Choice Game”

Barbara Sher Dare to Soar Telesummit

Featuring 9 Book Authors

SAT, FEB 10TH, 2024

3:30PM EST

https://barbarasclub.com/telesummitworkshops/#lyu

I will also talk about my upcoming eBook:

”SINGING IN TUNE: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems”

BOOK LAUNCH DATE: FRI, FEB 9TH, 2024!

Best wishes,

Karen Lyu (she/her)

Holistic Voice Coach + Keynote Concert Speaker + Game Designer

aka "Karey Poppins"

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Karen's Links

https://linktr.ee/karenlyu

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612-299-2462

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