The Not So Creative Podcast

-According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a journal is "a record of experiences, ideas or reflections kept regularly for private use; diary." -Journaling helps to do things like ease stress and tension, strengthen memory and process emotion. -Developing tips & tricks suitable to you will help you make journaling a part of your everyday life. To listen to the full episode, and to download the free 5-Day Journaling Challenge, visit www.thenotsocreative.com. ********** Need Current Podcast Notes and Links? Visit www.thenotsocreative.com and view full episode posts. Questions? Interested in being a guest or sponsor? Email info@thenotsocreative.com for more info. Want to Join our Facebook Community? Stop by the How to Be Creative Facebook page. Need more creative lifestyle blog posts? Read more at www.createdandrestored.com for our full collection. ********** Love the music? Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Libr

Over the last few years, I have sucked at book reading, which, ironically, is one of my favorite things to do. But when I bought "In the Company of Women" by Grace Bonney, I couldn't put it down. I've been looking for something to motivate me and this is it. With each story I read, I'm called more and more to walk in the purpose and calling that I'm supposed to with the confidence that the growing pains I'm experiencing are normal. So, I'm sharing my 8 favorite quotes from the book so far in hopes that it will further motivate you to be the best person you can be. Because that's really what the world needs right now-more and more people doing good for themselves and others and changing things for the better. Don't forget to click here for the freebie download, "The 2018 Not So Creative Inspiration Page", the full show notes and all the links to the resources we used. Enjoy! ********** Need Current Podcast Notes and Links? Visit www.thenotsocreative.com and view full episode posts. Questions?

This week on the blog + podcast, I'm giving you some ways to have a kick butt week, including a balance of productivity hacks and relaxation methods. I. Creative News a. Harvey Weinstein fired from his film studio, the Weinstein Company, on Sunday b. German researchers have discovered that poetry has an astounding effect on senses c. Gigi Hadid is launching her own makeup line in partnership with Maybelline II. Question of the Week If you could partner with any company to create one thing, who would you partner with and what would you make? Shoot your answer to our Facebook Group. III. Recap of Last Week, "Developing your Creative Game Plan" IV. This Week's Podcast, "10 Ways to Have a Kick-Butt Week" 1. Take time for soul care 2. Develop relationships with friends and family 3. Create a to-do list 4. Do what needs to be done in the moment 5. Eat healthy and drink water 6. Take some time to learn something new 7. Start a hobby 8. Keep a journal 9. Get a good night's sleep 10. Know when to take some time of

Do you have a project that you're trying to complete? Or, do you start projects, only to set them aside when things don't go as planned? I know the feeling-I've done the same thing before. If I were to be truthful, I would tell you that I do that more often than not. But I'm standing up for both us to say that we are better than that! I know that you have things you want to accomplish and as the year winds down, I want you to look at your projects. How many of them have you completed? How many of the projects on your vision boards sit unattended? On today's episode of "Everyday Creativity", I am talking about how to start and finish your next creative game plan. I. Introduction II. This Week's Topic III. The Breakdown IV. What's Next V. Conclusion Plus, we have a free podcast freebie, Creative Game Plan Worksheet, available for you to follow along the podcast. So enjoy! ********** Check out our pages!   Not Your Mama's Vintage by Create.Restore www.notyourma

This is episode #4 of Everyday Creativity and on today's show, we will be talking to Shenethia Mabry, owner of Mabrilium, a growing blog about interior design and architectural aesthetics. She is a self-described "blog-ist" who is passionate about design and writing and who wants to see her blog grow into a fully-functioning architectural and design firm. Talking with her we pulled three key nuggets of wisdom that we want to pass on to you: People have a profound effect on the space they live in. It is important to find a tribe of people that can hold you accountable and give you something to strive towards. When we don't have anyone else, we are the ones responsible for keep ourselves motivated. Visit Shenethia's website and read her blog posts at: www.mabrilium.com Visit her Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/mabrilium  ********** Check out our pages!   Not Your Mama's Vintage by Create.Restore www.notyourmamasvintage.com ********** Create.Restore www.createdandrestored.com Have Questions

Thank you for joining us for the second episode of Everyday Creativity! We are so happy you have joined us for the Creativity 101 segment of the show. For the next 4 weeks, we will be talking to other creatives who have decided to turn their creativity into a business. Then we will take some practical tips from each interview and learn how to discover our own passions and begin to walk in our callings. Today, we are talking to Tarae Maye, founder of Do Something Little, a business/labor of love designed to support people in small acts of kindness and connect them with resources to help with what they need. I left with 3 practical tips on how I can enrich my own life (and how you can add value to yours, too): 1. Understand that everyone has a history and your fighting with it or against it. Be patient and understanding because you never know what a person has been through.  2. Understand that each thing you do, whether big or small, has the ability to leave a lasting impact on another person.  3. Don

Thank you for joining us for the second episode of Everyday Creativity! We are so happy you have joined us for the Creativity 101 segment of the show. For the next 4 weeks, we will be talking to other creatives who have decided to turn their creativity into a business. Then we will take some practical tips from each interview and learn how to discover our own passions and begin to walk in our callings. Today, we are talking to Shawndra Blue, a super creative individual that owns two businesses, BrownSugahShop, a company that focuses on natural bath products, and the "I Am" Women's Empowerment Gatherings, events held to empower women to be transparent and to grow strong in who they are. Then we begin to walk through finding out what our passions are. I am super excited about this interview. There are lots of juicy gems in this podcast so listen! Then, after you've listened to the podcast, stop by the Everyday Creativity by Create. Restore Facebook Group and let us know what you thought. You can find it here.

This is episode #1 of Everyday Creativity and today we'll be letting you know who we are and what this show is all about. We are going to answer 3 key questions about the show: What is "Everyday Creativity"? Why is it important to be creative? Who are you to tell me to go create something? I don't have a creative bone in my body! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at contactus@createdandrestored.com Website Info: Create.Restore www.createdandrestored.com Join Our Facebook Group-Get in on the Conversation! https://business.facebook.com/groups/everydaycreativity/?ref=group_cover Social Media: Facebook, www.facebook.com/create.restore Instagram, www.instagram.com/create.restore Twitter, www.twitter.com/created2restore Pinterest, www.pinterest.com/Created2Restore