Novice Graphics: Stop #HammerTime #RelaxABit

I've always loved when there's a move away from professionally done graphics to more novice or basic graphic creations. I find that such graphics often come with a certain level of creativity/innovation, context or specificity and humor (depending on how you look at it lol). The graphic below illustrates just that, incorporating all of these elements. A few years ago a similar graphic was created and found its way throughout (my country) Trinidad amidst controversy regarding a particular project the government was working on at the time. Persons spray-painted the traffic stop signs with "the smelter plant" instead of "Hammer Time" as seen below. That was an example of how a graphic (particularly one that is done by the average person) can be culturally specific, innovative and perhaps humorous all at the same time.

But for this week's post, I'd like to keep things very light-hearted. I find the design and entire graphic to be quite hilarious. But besides that, I think it is very applicable to the busy lives many of us lead, especially those of us who are always on the go - trust me, I know EXACTLY what that's like. I had quite a series of busy, demanding and stressful weeks that recently past. But in the midst of all of it, I had to find the time or take simple and short opportunities to stop, take a break and relax or #HammerTime ....even if it's just for a few minutes during the day. I think everybody needs a graphic like this at some point in time. If we follow what it says (despite its humorous amateur design), we might actually begin to live healthier or more balanced lives.

So the next time you are facing a stressful series of events, just remember to #Stop #HammerTime aka take some time to relax/ease your mind a bit.