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Did you know that all of us are creative?
To be creative is to make something original and useful to communicate, entertain, or solve a problem.
What have you created this year?
Forms Of Creativity
Did you express yourself through writing?
Or bring your designs to life with wood?
Creativity comes in many forms, including writing and design, but also:
painting
dance
cooking
and more!
Being Creative Is Fulfilling
Whatever they are, taking the time to appreciate the beauty of your creations will help you feel fulfilled.
Whether you've written it, designed it, or built it, you've created something new and wonderful that didn't exist before.
Photo by Vy Huynh on UnsplashDid you know?
Flow is a mental state when your skills are fully involved in a task that is challenging but not unmanageable. Have you found your flow?
Creativity Doesn't Have To Be About Talent
Have you sketched the scruffy neighbor's cat in a way that captures his beauty?
As you can see, not everyone can do that...
...but he's mine, and I kind of love him!
Quiz
Jill loves to bedazzle her clothing, but she sometimes feels that her masterpieces are a waste of time. She is considering stopping. What would you say to her?
The monetary value of Jill's art is not important here - if she loves to do it, then it is valuable to her!
Joy Comes First
Any kind of creativity can bring you joy!
Whether you go big and bold...
...or small and fuzzy...
...celebrate the joy!
Quiz
Your poetry is fulfilling for you to write, but nobody you share it with seems to really "get it". What should you do?
Treat yourself like you treated Jill in the first quiz. Value your creations. Celebrate your creativity and the joy it brings you - do it for you!
Take Action
Take a moment to:
This Byte has been authored by
Juli Heaton
Attorney and Learning Designer