Wildly Creative Life with Brooke Schultz
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsWildly Creative Life is for soulful peeps who are ready for the floodgates to open in their creative medium while making their life an art project. Brooke Schultz is a photographer, writer, musician and feelings junkie who brings you thought provoking ideas, research, + interviews every week about creativity so you can unleash your most creative self + make what your heart longs to make.
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Ep 72: But I really don’t have time! Creativity hacks for super busy peeps
January 23, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode: -Do we not have time or do we not have the mental energy? -Setting yourself up for success by knowing what time works best for you to create -Microresolutions and building self-trust for success -Quantum time and how you DO have enough time to create Mentions: Michael Breus's Chronotypes Quiz: https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/ The Marie Forleo podcast Ep 241: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/241-laura-vanderkam-on-time-freedom-habits-from-worlds/id1199977889?i=100043499926...
Ep 71: Understanding this one thing will grow your impact + sales
January 16, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 16.7 MBWhen we buy something, create something, or want to create something what we really want is transformation. In this episode: -how the purchases we make are actually our desired transformations -how to sell your transformative experience to your clients without overdoing it -committing to creating transformative experiences (not transactional ones) and the difference between the two -creating your dream client to shape the transformative product you're offering
Ep 70: Out of ideas? Use these 4 endlessly recyclable tools to generate brilliance
January 09, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBEvery idea can't be brilliant. There's an ebb and flow to the creative cycle, but if you only work when you're inspired or have a good idea, you won't produce as much amaze creative work as you otherwise could. When (not if) you're out of ideas, use these 4 endlessly recyclable tools to generate brilliance. in this episode: -who you should be creating for (and why "not caring what other people think" is bad advice) -the practice you need to incorporate into your creative life so you don't hav...
Ep 69: Here's why motherhood is making you more creative (not less!)
January 02, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMotherhood can often seem in opposition to a creative life (interruptions! constant needs! daily mundane logistics when you're tryna transcend and make art!)--but in this episode I make the case for how motherhood can make you more creative, not less. In this episode: -how to use interruption as fuel and raw material for your creativity -all the ways you're already being creative (constantly, without any extra effort) -universal experiences of motherhood applied to your creative life -how to ...
Ep 68: Daily artistry in pain, joy, and life with Amy Grace
December 26, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBAmy Grace is on the podcast today with some poetic and practical application about how to honor your own life with your own art in a more full way. In this episode: -how to make our creativity as informal as we can -how to just get started in the middle -how to tell your own story for and through your art -how to know yourself deeply so we can introduce others to themselves
Ep 67: What creative geniuses have in common with Allen Gannett
December 19, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBGreat creativity leaves clues, and today we’re dissecting what the most prolific creators past and present across a bunch of mediums have in common, debunking some long-held myths of creativity along the way. Allen Gannett is here to shed some light from his experience as a CEO working with clients like Microsoft, Marriott, and Saks Fifth Avenue, and being on both Inc + Forbes’ 30 under 30 lists and as author of the book The Creative Curve. In this episode: -what science says about the validi...
Ep 66: The ideal creative diet: how to curate the best creative input for you
December 12, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21 MBHave you ever heard the saying ‘you are what you eat?’ the same goes for what we consume creatively. Whatever you consume gets mashed up into this hodge podge beautiful mess that you then mold and shape into creative work that’s completely your own. In this episode you’ll learn: -how to curate the ultimate creative diet specific to YOU -how to clean up your current consumption habits in virtual and real-life spaces -the one place no one looks for inspiration anymore (that I am obsessed with +...
Ep 65: Less comfort, more fun! Trick yourself into making more cool stuff.
December 05, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWe know in theory that discomfort is the only way to grow, but discomfort feels AWFUL. So how do we trick ourselves into putting ourselves into more of the RIGHT discomfort so we can grow creatively and in our lives? In this episode we cover: -hard fun vs. easy fun + how to get the best of both worlds -the wrong discomfort vs. the right discomfort for boosting your creativity -5 ways to get less comfort + more fun in your life! Mentions: Love soaked retreat + mastermind 2020 application: http...
Ep 64: Break into new creative markets, make peace with the tortured artist + MORE w/ andy j pizza!
November 28, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 31.2 MBMy grin is a mile wide because i have one of my fave conversations yet to share with you. If you don’t know andy j pizza, he’s the host of the podcast creative pep talk which helps you build a thriving creative career. He’s also an illustrator for the likes of the new york times, amazon, nickelodeon, youtube + warby parker and he’s all about saying YES to life, making creations that inspire that in himself and others and in this episode we talk about: -whether you should niche down or have mu...
Ep 63: 5 Subtle lies about creativity that are holding you back!
November 21, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe best lies are half true! Do you remember when you were a kid and you wanted to lie to your parents, if you were good, you never just told a giant whopper where everything was totally made up. You took the truth, and you stretched it a lil bit. This is exactly how it is with how we talk to each other now. We’re unintentionally spreading half truths especially about creativity, and all with good intentions, but in this episode we’re gonna deconstruct 5 subtle lies that are holding you back ...
Ep 62: Selling creativity without selling out
November 14, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBThere are things you want to do creatively, and things other people want to pay you for. Some artists feel constantly pulled in one direction or the other, but every artist has a point where those two intersect--this is the magic sauce to selling creativity without selling out, to making money without feeling like a sleazy salesball while you're doing it. In this episode you'll learn: -4 ideas to implement today to sell your creations without selling out -surprising ways you might be selling ...
Ep 61: Staying creative when life sucks!
November 07, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBIt can be easy and wonderful and rainbow-laden to create when conditions are perfect. It can also be hard to get yourself to create even when you have ideal conditions, so what about when LIFE inevitably happens and you just wanna hide under the covers, throw in the towel, play the victim? How can you keep your creativity alive both in a formal sense, and in the sense of taking an active role in creating your life on purpose when so much is outside your control? In this episode you’ll learn: ...
Ep 60: Creating beautiful emotions so you can create beautiful work with Jesh de Rox
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 39.7 MBWe all want to feel better, right? More of those beautiful feelings, more connection, more creativity? And yet, we stay stuck in our same patterns and thoughts without a path to change. In this episode Jesh De Rox brings his decades of studying joy, human emotion, philosophy and art to discuss how we can create more of the emotions we want to create so we can create more of the art we want to create. Jesh is the founder of Kindred, a creative meditation retreat, Superfeel which is a method fo...
Ep 59: Two flavors of creativity “superfood” and why you need em now
October 24, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWe know about superfoods in nutrition--foods that are nutrient dense and give you tons of health bang for your eatin’ buck. But what about superfoods to nourish your creative life? We can feel full whether we’re eating nutrient rich superfoods or crackers and soda; the same is true of our creative lives. In this episode you’ll learn: -the two flavors of creativity “superfood” and why you need ‘em now -how to incorporate new habits without getting overwhelmed -how to tap into inspiration + flo...
Ep 58: Chase Jarvis on answering your creative calling
October 17, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 41.4 MBWow, wow. My guest for this episode is someone i’ve admired for a long time and getting to talk to him about something we both care so deeply about--creativity + answering your creative calling--was a thrill I'm so excited to share with you. Chase Jarvis is an artist, an entrepreneur, an innovator and a creator of so many incredible resources and the work he’s doing in the world is spreading change i am just stoked to get behind. He started out as an action sports photographer, photographing ...
Ep 57: Brooke helps Carrie create the business she truly wants!
October 10, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 46.9 MBCarrie is an artist, photographer, and graphic designer. She came to me because she felt pulled in too many directions and felt she was going nowhere as a result. Can we get Carrie some clarity and focus in creating a business around one or all of her passions? In this episode we work through Carrie's creative blocks + gain insight for what's holding YOU back in your own creativity! Mentions: Book a creative strategy session with Brooke: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/heartfulsesh/ Carri...
Ep 56: THIS is the very most important thing in your creativity, period end of story AMEN!
October 03, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBA creative life consists of an array of moving parts, and we can often get lost in the weeds and forget the VERY most important thing in creativity. It’s deceptively simple: do the work. Make the creations. CREATE. And yet, there are so many ways we mess this up and get it wrong. In this episode you’ll learn: -the most common traps that hold creators back from doing the work -hidden dangers that keep creators in ruts, stuck, and lead ‘em to burnout -surprising places to cut the fat so you inc...
Ep 55: Unboring fashion for busy people with @mieshclothing
September 26, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 36.6 MBMiesh is a wardrobe stylist, photographer and fashion blogger who’s not your typical fashion blogger, she has a great eye for vintage and secondhand finds, she’s very thoughtful about the process and the ‘why’ behind why we wear what we wear. She marries the fantasy world she creates in her editorials with the real-life world of dressing and you’re gonna love her romantic but practical approach. We have to interact with clothes every day. Do you use the power of clothes intentionally, or are ...
Ep 54: Imaginary mentors
September 19, 2019 06:09 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MBMentors help you see the forest through the trees, give you perspective and the kick in the booty you need to take your creativity to the next level. But what about imaginary mentors? Before, during and after real-life mentoring relationships, successful peeps of all kinds have interacted with imaginary mentors. It’s a simple thing you can do too that will boost your clarity and inspire you to take more action so you can CREATE more, boo! In this episode you’ll learn: -How to assemble your ro...
Ep 53: Boredom, wandering, and white space
September 12, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MBBoredom is almost extinct in our modern lives + we’re paying the price in our creative work. If you’re bored with your creative output, the ironic cure might be actively seeking out boredom, white space, and wandering. But HOW can we include these when we hafta get.stuff.done? And when does wandering become just avoiding our creative work and giving into resistance? In this episode you’ll learn: -why giving yourself breaks + white space isn’t just a luxury but is absolutely necessary -why you...
Ep 52: Could starting over be the answer?
September 05, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.1 MBStarting over holds all kinds of power for unleashing your capacity to create. But how do you know when to persevere and when to start over? What’s the difference between quitting and starting over because it’s in your creativity’s best interest? And how do we find the courage to start over when it doesn’t make any sense and everyone thinks we’re crazy pants? In this episode you’ll learn: - How to start over on an individual creation (the right way) - How starting over on a big project or aba...
Ep 51: Mindfulness is literally magic and here’s why with Kim Beecher
August 30, 2019 00:30 - 43 minutes - 37.7 MBFor this episode my MOM is in the house! (Everyone who has a podcast prob figures out a way to get their mom on but in this case she is doing me a huge favor bc this woman is a genius.) She is a mindfulness and meditation teacher + a writer and in this episode we’re gonna tell you why mindfulness is literally magic for improving your creativity both in your formal creative thing AND in creating your life. In 20 min/day or even less with ZERO side effects you can get so many amazing amazing re...
Ep 50: Share your work: outlets for getting your creations into the world
August 22, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBSharing your work can be fun, or it can be drudgery. Where do you want your creations to live, and how do you want people to experience them? Whether you want more outlets for your work to grow your creative biz or simply as a next step in your creative journey, this episode’s gonna help you think about sharing your work in a whole new way. In this episode you’ll learn: -how to know if you’re ready to share your work (and the hack to move yourself along if you’re not ready) -the new way to th...
Ep 49: Simplicity
August 15, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MB“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity.” -charles mingus “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” -stephen covey Being creative isn’t about being weird for the sake of being different or adding fluff or random things to differentiate your creation. The most admired creations in the world are simple. Coco Chanel’s LBD, mona lisa, Bach’s music. Harness the power of simplicity to maximize the impact of y...
Ep 48: Struggling to follow through on your creative ideas? Listen to this.
August 08, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIf you feel like you have no shortage of ideas but at the end of the day you don’t have a lot to show for all your ideas, that your problem is not in GENERATING creative ideas but in following through and bringing those ideas to life, this episode is for YOU. In this episode imma show you why productivity and focus tips are gonna mean absolutely zilch without this one thing, how to pinpoint EXACTLY why you’re not following through with an idea or goal, and the easy-to-remember endlessly repea...
Ep 47: The power of celebration to boost your creativity!
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBI am freaking good at celebrating. Learn to make celebration a key part of your creative process in art and in life so you can create what you truly want. In this episode you'll learn: -9 ways to boost your creativity with celebration. -different types of celebration(it's not just throwin a party) -the answer to the question, don’t super successful super creative people just constantly create, isn’t celebration kinda a waste of time if you wanna get a lot of stuff done in your life? AND 3 way...
Ep 46: The 3 Gifts of Terrible Ideas
July 25, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MBLet’s talk about TERRIBLE ideas. Because we all want great ideas, but we cannot have great ones without sucky ones. Let me sell you in this episode the 3 gifts of terrible ideas and convince you that bad ideas are JUST as valuable and important as brilliant ideas to move your creativity forward. In this episode: -What the most creative people in the world are collectively bad at -How to stop judging your work and just create -the ridiculous goal we all have with our creativity (+ how to sides...
Ep 45: How to master trends
July 18, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.5 MBTrends are everywhere, and their affect on you is unavoidable but you CAN use trends to get in the driver's seat with how you create and where it falls in the culturescape. In this episode you'll learn: -how to start a trend, and why you may not want to -the 5 phases of trends -how to use trends to boost your creativity and/or your cash flow without feeling icky -the thing your idea CANNOT spread without Mentions: Austin Kleon on Good Life Project: https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/aust...
Ep 44: Idea Infidelity
July 11, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.1 MBWe're pretty against relationship infidelity as a culture and see the devastating effects it can have on a partnership, but what about infidelity in your relationship with creativity? In this episode you'll learn: -Why idea infidelity might be the reason you're not feeling inspired -How to have better ideas + more of ‘em -Why you aren’t having brilliant ideas yet + the recipe for gettin’ em -How to know where to start when you have too many ideas -How to treat ideas with lotsa love even when ...
Ep 43: Client Expectations--manage 'em, exceed 'em, or blow 'em up?
July 04, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBIf you work with clients who commission creations from you, this episode is a must listen. Learn how managing expectations is actually doing all of us a disservice, how managing expectations is getting lost in the weeds and what we need to do instead to create true innovation, plus the one assumption to change if you want to be more inspired by your own work while working for clients. Mentions: Freebies! Download my exact family photography questionnaire that I send to all my clients and an a...
Ep 42: MONEY: banish the starving artist
June 27, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBWe all have ideas about money taught to us in the past, but what will we believe about money in the future? It's totally up to us. Learn the myths of money that when I stopped believing them helped me double my income while working half as much, how to use your creativity to invite more money into your life, why it's in ultimate service of everyone involved to pay you good money for your creations and how to find your sweet spot for making money while also creating work you love so you can ba...
Ep 41: Taking the right risks
June 20, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.2 MBRisk taking is talked about in relation to creativity--the act of creativity itself risks losing time, and sometimes money and relationships. So should you amp up your risk taking to amp up your creativity? Learn about the right risks to take (and which to avoid) so you can use your wild side to uplevel your creativity. Mentions: Love Soaked Family Photography online course: https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lovesoaked Risk taking study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC528998...
Ep 40: Jonathan Canlas on comparison + keeping creativity alive
June 13, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 32.8 MBMy first inspiration and biggest mentor Jonathan Canlas shares how he went from being a $400 wedding photographer in 1999 to running multiple thriving businesses all while staying creative 20 years later. We talk about how he sidesteps comparison entirely, what personal work gives to you that can’t be measured by money or accolades (though those often come piggybacking too), how to use art as a reflection of what you really want, the biggest problem facing photographers today, and some golden...
Ep 39: Long term creations
June 06, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBHow do you keep creating when you're creating something over the long haul, like a relationship, motherhood, a book, or even an entire life? In this episode we explore why we're tempted to quit on big goals, how to set goals for relationships that won't set you up to be disappointed, and how to make the achievement of your goals fun along the way, not just at the finish line. Mentions: Brooke Castillo: https://thelifecoachschool.com/ Book a family session: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/...
Ep 38: The gifts of rejection with Jenn Blosil
May 30, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 45.8 MB@jennblosil is a singer songwriter, a top 14 finalist on American Idol, and a wise soul to boot. In this conversation we talk rejection + how it has shaped Jenn creatively and personally, how she approaches her creative process in a way that has made songwriting faster than ever, how to create truly authentic work, and the difference between an amateur and a professional (spoiler: it doesn't have anything to do with whether you get paid or not.) Tell us your biggest takeaways from this episod...
Ep 37: Inspiration vs. perspiration (how to GENERATE inspo on demand)
May 23, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MBThomas Edison said "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." We know hard work matters, but what about inspiration? Do you need it? And what are we to do when we're not inspired? In this episode we settle that age old debate of inspiration vs. perspiration + uncover how to generate inspiration on demand no matter what's happening in your creative world. Mentions: Inspiration scientific study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4070479/ First Man gorgeous scene that inspired me (...
Ep 36: The case for beauty
May 16, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 21.6 MBSo, is beauty actually important? What are we doing creating when there are people dying and far more pressing problems to address in the world? Is beauty worthwhile? In this episode we explore what beauty is (hint: more than pretty), how to define your own unique beauty sensibility, along with some beauty homework for art and life to get more in tune with the force that drives us to create. Mentions: John O'Donohue on On Being: https://onbeing.org/programs/john-odonohue-the-inner-landscape-o...
Ep 35: Reset buttons: 14 quick hacks to boost creativity right meow
May 09, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWhen you have days and moments that are blah and schlumpy but you can't take a vacation or hit a museum for an inspiration boost, how do you reset? In this episode we are tackling 14 ideas to reset your creativity in 10 minutes or less. Try one, try a cocktail of em all, and watch your creativity refresh even when you're on a deadline, feeling tired, or just in a funk. Mentions: Evoke Creative: https://evokecreative.com/ Book a family session with Brooke: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/p...
Ep 34: Is competition helping or hurting creativity?
May 02, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWe've all been told that competition is a necessary part of business, but what if we opted out? Does competition help or hurt creativity? In this episode I offer some different ways to think about two popular schools of thought in relation to competition, why monopolies are where it's at (+ how to create yours), why excuses about cheap clients and saturated markets are a lie, the hidden problems with #communityovercompetition and how you can use all these principles to make your offerings mor...
Ep 33: Everybody skips this phase of creativity (incorporate it + watch the brilliant ideas come!)
April 25, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBHave you ever had an 'aha' moment? An idea that just came to you? How did it come? In this episode you'll learn which phase of the creative process everyone skips and underestimates (plus how incorporating it consciously is gonna give you way better ideas and more of 'em), why being a workaholic is actually terrible for your creativity, and how to avoid the traps of this particular phase of creativity so you can create MORE. In this episode we also dig into how to know if you're truly "not re...
Ep 32: Gratitude: creativity's secret lover
April 18, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBGratitude is all over the self help industry lately + has been linked to about a zillion health benefits, but can gratitude actually enhance your creativity? In this episode we explore three ways to practice gratitude to enhance your creative ability, invite the muse into your life, be proud of yourself, and create things with ease that would normally make you worry + panic. We're also talking about APPLYING everything you learn on the podcast to your actual real life with a quick takeaway ac...
Ep 31: Control vs. collaboration: how to create with other human people
April 11, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat happens when your creations involve not only inanimate objects like paints or flowers, but HUMANS too? You need to be a diva who's uncompromising in her vision, but you also need to collaborate. In this episode we talk about the two kinds of things in the world, how humans can be both, and which category we're best served within. We also talk about 4 rules for improv as they apply to creating in collaboration with other humans so you can use your creative power to create better relations...
Ep 30: Unboring writing--snazz for your social media + beyond!
April 04, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MBLove Soaked Family Photography is OPEN for enrollment! If you wanna make images that make your artist heart sing, check it out here: https://brookeschultz.kartra.com/page/lovesoakedcourse It used to be that only writers needed to write well. Now, if you have a social media account or any online presence, words are your biggest untapped resource in getting peeps to remember, seek out, and pay you dolla bills for your creations. In this episode we transform the blinking white screen of death in...
Ep 29: Diva Status: how to become iconic
March 28, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MBThis kind of diva status doesn't mean you're high maintenance, rude, or that you step on other people to get what you want--it means you're an icon other people try to emulate. In this episode we talk about why most of us don't employ diva status enough, why you neeed to channel your inner diva to push your creativity forward and make a contribution that's truly unique, and how to maximize your diva self to become an icon in your creative niche. Mentions: Steve Jobs' too-diva behavior: https:...
Ep 28: Creativity Bias
March 21, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBCreativity bias--what does that even mean? There are two types of creativity bias, and identifying how yours show up both in your formal creativity and your everyday life just might help you be happier in parenting, make more of the work you love, and open yourself to a slew of fresh mashups of ideas OR just bust out some pop punk with caution to the wind. In this episode I share my litmus test for what makes something "creative", my rules for the creative works I consume and parameters for a...
Ep 27: Show up for an intentional life with Natalie Norton
March 14, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 52.5 MB@natalienorton is a life coach, writer, speaker, and thought leader who has created an intentional life amidst hardship and trauma. In this episode we talk about the importance of getting rid of the boxes around creativity, how creativity helped her heal from trauma, how to find + pursue your life's purpose when there are so many directions you want to go, plus how she deals with other people's opinions and expectations in creating her life on purpose. Share your biggest takeaway with us on i...
Ep 26: Three opposite truths of creativity + how to use 'em to get unstuck
March 07, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBHow can two contradictory statements be equally true at the same time? And how can this help you in your creative pursuits? This week we explore 3 opposite truths of creativity (and some opposite truths about life too!) to get you unstuck and ready to lean in to the opposite so you can move your creativity forward. Mentions: Twyla Tharp: https://www.twylatharp.org/bio Henri Matisse: https://www.henrimatisse.org/ Big Magic by Liz Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond...
Ep 25: How to use visualization to blow your creative MIND!
February 28, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 24.4 MBVisualization is often discussed in the context of manifestation + getting certain results in your life--10 million dollars, a partner, great health, etc. and we def talk about it in the context of LIFE creation. But can you use visualization to improve your creativity? An intriguing question since creativity by nature is different every time and isn't the same as visualizing a 10 million dollar check every night. This episode gives ideas for how to use visualization to blow your mind in term...
Ep 24: Constraint + Creativity
February 21, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBWe think of creativity as freedom to, well, create--but are you more creative when you have unlimited options or when you have constraint? In this episode we explore the anecdotal evidence for constraint to amplify creativity alongside the science plus some rapid fire constraint ideas to incorporate into your creative thang! Mentions: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi study: https://hackernoon.com/constraints-and-creativity-14831a538643 Improv constraints in creativity: https://mashable.com/2011/03/02/...
Ep 23: Dealing with emotions in creativity
February 14, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBEmotions drive everything we do, including our creative work. So what can you do when you find your emotions getting in the way of creating more and creating more on purpose? In this episode we discuss how emotions are generated, the big problem with using willpower alone to try to make changes in your habits, and how to handle intense, prolonged emotionally challenging situations in your life in terms of creativity. Mentions: Brooke Castillo's model: https://thelifecoachschool.com/ Big Magic...