In this week's episode, I explore creativity and talk through 10 ways I maintain creativity in my daily life. I believe all people are meant to create and I hope this episode inspires you on your own creative journey :)

0:17 Podcast Intro

0:56 Episode overview and intro

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8305859/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/creativity-the-art-and-science/201910/creativity-runs-on-passion

4:06 Basic needs being met

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6658875/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7371881/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8733151/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S074959780800054X?via%3Dihub

8:57 Don't wait for inspiration

10:34 Make room for brain dumping & running the rusty tap

https://psychcentral.com/health/using-brain-dumping-to-manage-anxiety-and-over-thinking#definition

https://youtu.be/EbU8MSpqTac?si=qjzRS-G_AtoXYa7L

12:09 Practice resourcefulness

16:16 Be diverse in creative outlets

19:25 Replace the critic with curiosity

20:42 Practice confidence

21:43 Think outside the box

22:21 Find collaboration & community

23:50 Cultivate the courage to put yourself out there and keep doing it

24:50 Inspirational quotes & closing

https://www.99walks.fit/blog/2024/4/24/momentum-before-motivation-why-action-precedes-inspiration#:~:text=We%20often%20hear%20about%20the,creates%20motivation%20to%20keep%20going.

https://www.tcnorth.com/building-confidence/anais-nin-life-shrinks-or-expands-to-ones-courage/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortune_favours_the_bold

*disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. The information I share in my work comes from resources I've consumed and personal experiences and insights.

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