THIS is the Missing Element in Your Business (it's not what you think) - check out the show notes
My Wake-Up Call: Trading Business for Brushes
One night, after spending yet another evening staring at my screen, I realized I was missing something I used to love, creating art.
I had completely abandoned my creative side.
So, I made a decision.
Instead of sitting at my desk working on my website every evening, I picked up a canvas and pulled out the acrylics. As I became lost in the colors and brushstrokes, I could instantly feel the stress melting away.
The next day, something magical happened. I started showing up differently in my business.
My ideas flowed easier.
I had more patience.
I was delighted in my work.
It turns out, creativity isnât a distraction.
It is the missing piece.
This past year's creations... (hopefully more to come)
Why Creativity is the Key to Fulfillment
We often associate creativity with artists, musicians or writers but I truly believe we are all creative beings.
Creativity isnât just about making art.
Itâs about tapping into self-expression, exploration, and play.
Itâs a key ingredient in feeling alive.
It's easy to get trapped in productivity mode.
You can become so focused on efficiency that you forget to nurture the part of our being that thrives on creativity.
đProductivity without creativity leads to burnout. When we give ourselves permission to be creative, it fuels everything else, including business success.
My latest creative creation, a fake ficus a neighbor was throwing out >> now it's a fruiting olive tree.
Step by Step, How to Reclaim Your Creativity
If youâre feeling stuck, restless, or unfulfilled, chances are you need to create more than you need to optimize. Hereâs how to get started:
1ď¸âŁ Schedule Creative Time. Treat your creativity like a business meeting. Use that time to begin a painting, write, garden, dance, whatever fuels you. Give yourself permission to play without a goal.
2ď¸âŁ Disconnect from Screens. The best ideas often arrive when you step away from the laptop. Take a walk, doodle, cook, anything to get you out of business mode.
3ď¸âŁ Start Small, but Start Now! You donât need hours of free time. Even 10-15 minutes of creative activity can make a difference.
4ď¸âŁ Let Go of Perfectionism. Creativity isnât about being good at something. Itâs about expressing yourself. Allow yourself to create just for fun.
Creativity Fuels Productivity.
When you make space for creativity, you perform better in business.
Your ideas are fresher.
Your stress is lower.
You avoid burnout.
I'm enjoying weaving over canvas, here with a felt heart đ
You donât need more efficiency. You need more creativity.
So, whatâs something creative you used to love but stopped making time for?
It might just be the missing piece youâve been looking for. đ¨â¨
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You have skills, experience, and knowledge so why is it so hard to turn them into something people will pay for?
The answer isnât more research, more ideas, or more credentials.
Itâs knowing how to package what you already know into an offer that sells.