From Shrink to Supersize: Transform Your Creative Journey!


Ready to kick your creativity into high gear? Today, we're diving into the art of supersizing ourselves, inspired by the classic documentary "Supersize Me"—but don’t worry, we’re not talking about fries and burgers! Instead, we're all about amping up our creative juices and having a blast while doing it. I’ll share some golden nuggets on how to reflect on your values, set achievable goals, and surround yourself with a supportive crew. So, whether you're an artist, a dreamer, or just someone looking to add a little sparkle to life, this episode is for you! Let’s get ready to make fun a habit and tackle those inner critics like the creative warriors we are!
Making Fun A Habit Series
30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips.
Assignment
Questions
- Where are you tempted to shrink?
- What could supersizing look like for you?
- What are you afraid of? What are you holding yourself back from?
- What are you willing to do to supersize yourself? What are you willing to sacrifice? What are you willing to work hard for?
- How will you measure success? How will you know when you have supersized yourself?
Action Items
- Take a personality test
- Understand yourself better
- Setting goals
- Taking action
- Building relationships
Tips
- Challenge yourself
- Take risks
- Be persistent
- Celebrate your successes
Thinking about how to supersize your creativity? Well, buckle up, because Timothy Kimo Brien has all the juicy tips you need in this episode of Create Art Podcast! We’re diving deep into the world of creativity, using Mike Brennan’s workbook, “Make Fun a Habit,” as our trusty map. Timothy kicks things off by discussing the importance of putting the fun back into our creative routines. Why? Because we all know that creativity can sometimes feel like pulling teeth, especially when the inner critic gets too cozy in our brains. So, what’s the solution? Timothy suggests a bit of self-reflection and setting some solid goals. It’s all about figuring out what you truly value and what you want to achieve, while also believing in yourself every step of the way. And let’s not forget about the power of community—surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people can make all the difference when you’re trying to push your creativity to new heights!
As Timothy navigates through the workbook’s chapters, he shares some personal anecdotes about his own creative struggles and triumphs. Who doesn’t relate to feeling like a fraud every now and then? That sneaky imposter syndrome can really mess with your head! But fear not, because Timothy’s here to help us turn that around. He poses some thought-provoking questions that encourage listeners to dig deep into their own creative fears and aspirations. What does supersizing yourself mean? How can you push past those pesky fears? And what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your creative dreams? Timothy’s candid answers and reflections serve as a gentle nudge for listeners to take a closer look at their own journeys.
Towards the end of the episode, Timothy rolls out some action items to help you kickstart your path to supersizing your creativity. He talks about taking personality tests, setting clear goals, and, most importantly, taking action! That’s right, folks! It’s time to stop sitting on our hands and start making things happen. Timothy emphasizes that while the journey might not always be easy, the rewards are worth it. Success is personal, and measuring your growth can mean different things for everyone. So let’s raise our glasses to all those little wins! It’s time to embrace the fun in creativity, kick those inner critics to the curb, and get ready to supersize our artistic endeavors. Tune in and let’s make some magic happen together!
Takeaways:
- To supersize your creativity, start with some serious self-reflection and think about your core values.
- Setting specific, achievable goals is crucial to supersizing yourself and unleashing your inner creative beast.
- Don't underestimate the power of a supportive community; surround yourself with positive, like-minded folks.
- Taking risks is a key ingredient in the recipe for creative success; don’t shy away from trying new things!
- Celebrate every little victory along your creative journey; it fuels motivation and keeps the fun alive!
- Regularly check in with yourself to see if your actions align with your creative goals and personal growth.
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Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Super Size Me
- Mike Brennan
- Creative Chats
- McDonald's
- Find a Podcast About
- TKB Podcast Studio
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