290. Creative Transformation: What Thirteen Years of Daily Artmaking Taught Me

In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan shares his personal journey of creativity over the past 13 years, emphasizing the importance of consistency, self-discovery, and the transformative power of engaging with one's creativity. He discusses the Daily Creative Habit, the challenges of showing up daily, and how creativity can reflect life experiences. Mike encourages listeners to embrace their creative journeys, regardless of their current state, and to start creating even when they don't feel ready.

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 Consistency Compounds – Small, regular creative actions over time lead to massive transformation. Mike demonstrates how showing up daily, even for just ten or fifteen minutes, accumulates into growth, confidence, and creative breakthroughs.

🎨 Creativity Reflects Life – Your creative journey serves as a visual (or written) diary, processing emotions, celebrating wins, and helping you heal. Mike’s story shows how art can document the seasons of your life and provide a mirror for growth and self-discovery.

🎨 You Don’t Have to Be Ready – Waiting for the perfect time or conditions is a trap. Mike encourages listeners to start where they are—even at rock bottom, unsure, or creatively rusty. Action breeds readiness, not the other way around.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Mike’s Website: https://mikebrennan.me

• Daily Creative Habit Resources: https://dailycreativehabit.com

• Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailycreativehabit (community for accountability and support)

• Instagram: @mikebone https://instagram.com/mikebone

• Daily Creative Habit 90 Day Journal: https://amzn.to/3GDv84d

• Daily Creative Habit Membership & Inner Circle: https://www.mikebrennan.me/membership

Mike Brennan is a visual artist, author, and the creator of the Daily Creative Habit. After spending a decade disconnected from his creativity and battling depression, Mike embarked on an art-making journey that sparked a thirteen-year streak of daily creative practice. He now helps others transform their approach to creativity by making it fun, actionable, and essential to everyday life.

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