The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) reinforces the idea that we are all naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. And YOU are, just as you are!! On today’s wise walk, we are slowing down and considering ways to nurture our creative genius, imagination, and ideas. We also invite you to consider participating in the 100-Day Project to let your creative imagination and ideas flow.
As we stride together, the questions on our mind are: What creative talent do you want to exercise? Is there something new you are interested in? Will you carve out time to let your creative gifts soar? Remember, your brain incorporates creativity in almost everything you do.
Michael Bierut, an acclaimed graphic designer, and author created the 100-Day Project in 2007 as a workshop for the graduate graphic design students at the Yale School of Art. Lindsay Jean Thomson now facilitates the100dayproject.org, which in 2021 takes place January 31 – May 10. You can find additional information at @lindsayjeanthomson or #the100dayproject.
If the 100-Day Project resonates with your heart, I would love for you to join me, other Striders, and the thousands of others who are taking part around the world. There are no rules, so you do you, and even if you don’t take part, please follow to cheer us on.
Would you like some interesting ideas on things you can do? Check out Liz Young on Stacy Julian’s podcast Exactly Enough Time and see her approach to managing her photos or if mosaic stepping stones are more your thing, follow Leigh Farrow @LPFarrow or #PiecefulPath.
No matter what you choose to do, remember to document your adventure and put it in your Value Vault, you deserve this investment in yourself, your creativity and the artist within you.
In this episode:
[00:09] Welcome to the show!
[02:36] Our brains incorporate creativity into almost everything we do.
[04:31] Today, we will slow down and discuss ways to nurture our creative genius.
[04:47] What creative talent do you want to exercise and make stronger?
[04:56] Is there something new that you are interested in or want to learn?
[05:03] And how will you carve out time to make space for your creative gifts and abilities to flourish?
[06:00] Listen as I discuss what the 100-day Project is.
[09:11] What do you want to get out of the 100 days, and why is it important to you?
[11:35] You can pick something simple and repetitive, or something that is meaningful to you and sustainable.
[13:45] We are all artists!
[15:32] Take time today to brainstorm ideas that support your creative side.
[17:03] Follow my friend Leigh at #piecefulpath and see what she is doing for her challenge.
[17:55] Whatever you decide to do, be sure to document every day and put it in your Value Vault.
[18:36] Thank you so much for listening!
Memorable Quotes
- “We are all naturally creative, resourceful and whole just as we are.”
- “I had limited thinking on what creativity was.”
- “Every single thing we do is a creative element.”
- “Our brains incorporate creativity into almost everything we do.”
- “We are all artists; the key is to believe in ourselves and make time for your imagination and ideas to flow.”
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