PODCAST: Cultivating Creativity
Build YOUR Creative Life
Giving creatives a way to make space for artistic growth through insights of an artist, art instructor, and creativity coach about the creative process and living that crazy creative life!
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Creativity
The world is a hard place to be right now, and we all need to support our mental health in a variety of ways. In this episode, I talk about the amazing Mental Health Benefits of Creativity, all backed by evidence from verified medical studies. Creative activities are proven to make you feel better and improve your quality of life. You deserve it.
Strategy
You want to wait until the right moment; you’re not quite ready; you need to perfect your plans…and so on. The reality is if this feeling keeps coming up, something is holding you back. In this episode, we will talk about how artists can have Trouble Getting Started. We’ll learn how to identify what’s holding you back and I will share some techniques to help you get started NOW
Mindset
It is NEVER too late! You can totally start now. In this episode, we will talk about the idea of Honoring Your Creative Dreams and how this may not be a linear path. We’ll talk about the intention and the reality, limiting beliefs that are holding us back and how to bring creativity back into your life. You CAN do this.
Creativity
What are you doing to bring energy in? What practices or activities do you do to replenish your energy? We have a lot of energy going out on a daily basis. All of the things we do in our life require and drain our energy. In this episode, I will share 4 ways to Re-energize Your Creativity and to ensure you are bringing energy back IN so you can do the things you love.
Strategy
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? In this episode I will discuss how yes, the world of creativity can be extremely frustrating. It’s not all unicorns and rainbows (even if you paint them). But I do have some great solutions to get you past square one.
Mindset
It will work as long as you do it the right way… WRONG! In this episode, we will talk about The ‘Right Way’ Myth and how this idea leads to disappointment and failure. We’ll learn how to identify the source, consider other options, and move out of our comfort zone to create successful change!
Creativity
Did you know creativity can improve your physical health? In this episode, I talk about the amazing Physical Health Benefits of Creativity, all backed by evidence from verified medical studies. Creative activities are proven to make you feel better and improve your quality of life. So why not start today?
Strategy
In our society we tend to schedule our days using an arbitrary timetable. Have you ever explored what actually works best for you as an individual? In this episode, I will talk about circadian rhythms and the importance of becoming aware of your body’s natural energy cycles in order to use and support those cycles to enhance your productivity
Mindset
You know about mindfulness, but how does it relate to creativity? In this episode, 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!
Creativity
You know what Creativity means, but have you ever thought about how it impacts our lives on a larger scale? Or how it shows up in your life? 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.
Strategy
Want to start creating but you just can’t work at home? Perhaps there’s no space, too many distractions, or you need special equipment. In this episode I help you assess whether renting an art space is best for your needs and what that looks like.
Mindset
Are you soul-tired? In this episode, I will talk about what this looks like. How to identify the cause and then introduce some amazing solutions to bring new life & energy into your world!
Creativity
This episode presents a brief glimpse into My Early Creative Life and explores some of the experiences that shape my future as an artist. It will give you a sense of my foundational values and their origins. It’s fun to track some interests and motivations from an early age. And if you are a reader like me, there is nothing like the first book of a series that begins a new adventure!
Strategy
Want to start creating but don’t know where you should you work? Need to create a studio space in your home, but space is at a premium? No problem! In this episode, I can help you assess your space to create a studio that works with what you have and makes it work for you!
Strategy
Do you ever forget where you left off on an artwork when life interrupted? In this episode, I talk about an amazing productivity tool for your studio called the progress journal! It is a living record of your progress on an art piece that allows you to start and stop with no lag time of remembering where you were. Start yours today!
Strategy
Where do you want to go? And how will you get there? These are tough questions. But the reality is you aren’t going to get anywhere until you can answer them. You need a direction to move forward. In this episode, I have some tips to get you started!
Strategy
How many artworks do you have going at once? Have you ever thought of batching some of your processes? So, there’s no lag time when starting a new work, or options when you get frustrated with a specific piece. In this episode, I talk about batching your artwork. Working on several pieces at once is an amazing efficiency tool. Try it for yourself!
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