CREATIVE VITALITY

Welcome back beautiful souls to another season of EXPRESSED! Season 3 is kicking off with a ‘muse season’ series - diving into the heart of your creative identity and uncovering expansive sources of inspiration to unlock your authentic expression.

Episode 1 focuses on the concept of creative vitality and its role in fuelling our ability to create, innovate and thrive.

We covered:

The Importance of Creative Vitality for Business Owners. Creative vitality is the inner spark that drives our creativity and business success. Companies prioritising creativity are 3.5 times more likely to achieve revenue growth of 10% or more. Creative fuels problem-solving, innovation and customer satisfaction. In this episode we break down the three biggest drains to this: Distraction, Dysregulation and feeling Dispirited.

  • Distraction

    • Distractions like social media and constant notifications scatter our focus and energy.

    • It takes an average of 23 minutes to regain focus after a distraction - go check your screen times and average phone pick ups right now (then factor in email, slack, Netflix etc).

    • We dive into some tips for creating a distraction-free zone and improving creative focus.

    Dysregulation

    • Stress and emotional imbalance hinder our creativity and shut the creative part of our brain down - meaning we have a narrow view - rather than a wide, big picture, visionary view.

    • Understanding the window of tolerance in our nervous system and its impact on creative flow.

    • We chat practices for emotional and nervous system regulation, such as breathwork and meditation. You can check out my InsightTimer here for free resources.

    Dispirited

    • Overconsumption of unhealthy inspiration sources drains creative energy, blocks your authentic expression and keeps you in a creative rut.

    • Seeking healthy sources of inspiration reignites your creative spark and opens up space for innovation.

    • We chat about the importance of spending time in your own energy and reducing external noise to find your OWN voice.

Action steps after listening:

  1. Create a Distraction-Free Zone:

    • Audit and eliminate distractions.

  2. Practise Emotional Regulation:

    • Incorporate practices like breathwork, meditation, and physical exercise to maintain emotional balance.

  3. Seek Out Inspiration Regularly:

    • Find healthy sources of inspiration and schedule time to explore new ideas and experiences.

Stay tuned for the next episode in muse season, where we'll dive deeper into our creative inspiration and authentic expression. Keep your creative fire burning bright!

PODCASTKirsten MorrisonEXPRESSED. with Kirsten MorrisonComment