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<title>Updates from Kristi Backman</title>
<link>https://kristibackman.com</link>
<description>Updates from Kristi Backman</description>

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        <title>Stop Saying, ‘I&#039;m Not Creative’ Here’s Why</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/9338/stop-saying-i-m-not-creative-here-s-why</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/9338/stop-saying-i-m-not-creative-here-s-why</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-678ec91813fdf.jpg"> &lt;div id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;If you’ve ever said you weren’t creative, I call shenanigans. I challenge you to take a second look, shift your perspective, and re-claim your creativity. In this episode I will walk you through three steps and help you see yourself in a new way so you can open the door to new possibilities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;(created by a human)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:07:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>Studio Space: Away from Home</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/5850/studio-space-away-from-home</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/5850/studio-space-away-from-home</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-660dd326f2fe6.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: 16px;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;In this episode, I talk about the amazing mental health benefits of creativity. There are so many ways creating can boost your mental health and improve your life! I will discuss a huge variety of different benefits all backed by evidence from verified medical studies. Creative activities are proven to make you feel better and improve your quality of life. Discover the benefits today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:23:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>Studio Space: at Home</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/5849/studio-space-at-home</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/5849/studio-space-at-home</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-660dd20f36778.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: 16px;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;In this episode, I talk about the amazing mental health benefits of creativity. There are so many ways creating can boost your mental health and improve your life! I will discuss a huge variety of different benefits all backed by evidence from verified medical studies. Creative activities are proven to make you feel better and improve your quality of life. Discover the benefits today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:04:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>Mental Health Benefits of Creativity</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3516/mental-health-benefits-of-creativity</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3516/mental-health-benefits-of-creativity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-68f55f5de4253.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: 16px;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;In this episode, I talk about the amazing mental health benefits of creativity. There are so many ways creating can boost your mental health and improve your life! I will discuss a huge variety of different benefits all backed by evidence from verified medical studies. Creative activities are proven to make you feel better and improve your quality of life. Discover the benefits today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:13:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>Physical Health Benefits of Creativity</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3515/physical-health-benefits-of-creativity</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3515/physical-health-benefits-of-creativity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-68f5635fec18d.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: 16px;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;In this episode, I talk about the amazing physical health benefits of creativity. There are so many ways creating can boost your actual physical health and improve your life! I will discuss a huge variety of different benefits all backed by evidence from verified medical studies. Creative activities are proven to make you feel better and improve your quality of life. Discover the benefits today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:11:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>Are You Soul-Tired?</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3104/are-you-soul-tired-</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3104/are-you-soul-tired-</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-68f569e9baf1f.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: 16px;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;In this episode. I want you to ask yourself if you are soul tired. I will talk about what this looks like. How to identify the cause and then introduce some amazing solutions to bring new life and energy into your world.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:59:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>Your Guide to Mindful Creativity</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3103/your-guide-to-mindful-creativity</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3103/your-guide-to-mindful-creativity</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-68f56aaad6f92.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-size: 11pt;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;In this episode, I talk about the ideas of mindfulness, mindful movement, and mindful creativity. I share 3 ways to produce a mindful creative experience. Learn how this type of experience reduces stress and anxiety and increases your overall happiness. Use this guide to begin your own mindful creativity today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>What Does Creativity Look Like</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3086/what-does-creativity-look-like</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3086/what-does-creativity-look-like</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-68f56b56b087e.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;In this episode, I introduce the 4 roles of creativity and shed some light on how creativity is a fundamental human characteristic and that we ALL have the potential for rich and rewarding creativity in our lives.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:28:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>What’s a Creativity Coach?</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3085/what-s-a-creativity-coach-</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/3085/what-s-a-creativity-coach-</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-68f56c86d0dd7.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 16px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;&quot; id=&quot;isPasted&quot;&gt;In this episode, I explain what a Creativity Coach is and what they do. From a general perspective to my individual style of coaching. Learn how it can benefit you and help you build a more creative life!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:01:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title>Square One, We Meet Again</title>
        <link>https://kristibackman.com/blog/2049/square-one-we-meet-again</link>
        <guid>https://kristibackman.com/blog/2049/square-one-we-meet-again</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://attractwell-559-fast.b-cdn.net/images/559-6927515019f57.jpg"> &lt;div&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;span id=&quot;isPasted&quot; style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; color: black;&quot;&gt;In this episode I will discuss how the world of creativity can be extremely frustrating. It’s not all unicorns and rainbows (even if you paint them). How many times have you been working on a problem and found yourself back at the beginning? Yes, you have more knowledge and experience, but you still are no closer to the solution you are trying to achieve. Or are you? Check out some solutions that I have to get you past square one.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:05:00 CDT</pubDate>
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