Hello! I’m Angie Bowen, the creative force behind Grow Your Mind.
My journey has been anything but conventional, and it’s this unique path that has shaped the essence of the Grow Your Mind ethos.
For 13 years, I was a freelancer who also wrote online about web design and development. It paid the bills but it didn’t feed my mind or soul. A deep-seated desire to help others and a fascination with psychology propelled me back to school, leading to a pivotal shift in my career and life philosophy.
After graduating with a degree in psychology, I encountered a crucial realization: big achievements don’t automatically lead to desired change. I had figured out my vision but I hadn’t considered the day to day life of clinical psychologist.
This epiphany led me to the realization that I needed to focus on aligning my desired daily actions with my vision of helping others live better lives.
It was during this transformative period that I discovered the concepts of digital gardens and Personal Knowledge Management (PKM).
Cultivating my own mind garden was a revelation. It didn’t just change my life. It became my lifeline, helping me find a balance so I can do the work I love while living with a chronic illness. It helped me develop a daily workflow that’s not just productive, but genuinely enjoyable.
With my focus in school being cognitive psychology, discovering mind gardening felt like serendipity. It clarified my purpose: to aid creatively minded individuals who struggle with organizing and clarifying their thoughts and ideas. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of mind gardening, as it has been a cornerstone in my own life.
At Grow Your Mind, it’s all about nurturing knowledge & creativity, fostering mindful productivity, and embracing the journey of personal growth and exploration. I stand against the relentless hustle culture, advocating for a balanced, mindful approach to productivity and creative expression.
Inspired by the transformative potential of metacognition, my tools and methods are crafted to unlock your creative potential.
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