Create-Today with Beth Buffington

Be a smarter - happier creative in 15 minutes a day! In this episode of 'Create Today,' we dive into the impact of dedicating just 15 minutes a day to become a smarter and happier creative. We’ll unpack the powerful benefits of integrating a small but consistent creative habit into your daily life. I’ll share some science behind creativity, and then give you a list of VERY simple tips and hacks for making the most out of short creative sessions. AND—exciting info will be given about an exciting upcoming doodle meditation workshop that will help you REALLY figure out how to get a creative practice running and benefitting your life! Discover how a brief daily creative practice can enhance your overall well-being, assist in your problem-solving skills, and boost emotional health.
Don't miss these valuable insights and inspiring tips!
00:00 Vacation Tales: Biking in Kalamazoo
02:15 The Phone Obsession: A Modern Dilemma
06:30 The Power of 15 Minutes: Transforming Your Day
09:54 Welcome to BDI Create Today
12:47 The Science Behind Daily Creativity
14:37 Creative Ideas for Your 15-Minute Practice
17:05 Join the Doodle Meditation Workshop
21:35 Final Thoughts: Embrace Your Creative Journey

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Links to the research from today’s episode:

Article on Average Daily Phone Usage:

https://explodingtopics.com/blog/smartphone-usage-stats

Article on the Science behind a Creative Activities:

https://www.psypost.org/engaging-in-creative-activities-predicts-heightened-life-satisfaction-and-happiness-study-finds/

Join me on a serene walk along Lake Michigan and we’ll explore the importance of finding time for yourself and your creative passions. In this episode of Create Today, we explore how simple rituals and self-care activities can rejuvenate your spirit and enhance creativity. Discover actionable tips on how to carve out time for YOU and your creativity amidst a busy life. Embrace the joy of doing things just for you, and learn how this mindset can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. And take time for yourself —check out the link to join one of my Create Today workshops this fall-look below! Your creativity will thank you by helping you become healthier and happier in heart, mind, body and soul. 00:00 Introduction and Beach Walk 01:08 Vacation Mode: Embracing Relaxation 02:08 The Struggle for Personal Time 03:28 Creating Time for Yourself 05:17 Daily Rituals for Self-Care 09:31 The Importance of Personal Enjoyment 11:27 Nurturing Your Creative Passion 13:44 Scheduling Time for Creativity 15:38 Join a Create Today Workshop 17:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links you need! Register to the Create-Today Workshops! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar Other Resources at Create-Today:
https://www.bdi-create.today/almost-free-resources The Create-Today Home Page: https://www.bdi-create.today Link to the article about creativity and happiness: https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/how-hobbies-improve-mental-health

Welcome to Create Today with Beth Buffington! In this episode we peer into our creative hearts to ponder a question many creatives face: 'What are you waiting for?' 
Join me as we explore how to rethink your creative journey... to overcome hesitation, and to take actionable steps towards achieving your dreams. Plus, learn about exciting creative workshops this Fall that are designed just for you – to help you set goals, organize your time, and boost your confidence. Let's start your journey towards creative success today!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:36 A Story of a Bike Ride
02:43 The Metaphor of Pie
09:23 Applying the Metaphor to Creativity
10:32 Overcoming Creative Hesitation
12:40 Taking the First Step
23:04 Workshops and Community
29:22 Start your journey - Today!

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Harnessing Daily Creativity for a Happier, Healthier You!
In this episode of “Create Today,” we explore how the power of creativity can enhance happiness, health, and even your creative success. We realize the importance of a daily creative practice, and how it can improve cognitive function, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Plus, you’ll discover how being part of a supportive community, like Create Today, can fuel your creative journey and help you find the inspiration needed to keep a daily creative practice in motion. Don’t miss out on these simple, usable tips for maintaining a daily practice and…find out about an exciting doodle meditation workshop available this fall! So much goodness! Come and join me!

00:00 Welcome to BDI Create Today!
00:31 Creativity Stories
03:11 The Importance of a Daily Creative Practice
04:58 Benefits of Daily Creativity
08:45 Creative Meditation
09:50 Finding Joy in the Creative Process
13:46 The Create Today Community
17:13 Join the Create Today Community
18:16 Upcoming Doodle Meditation Workshop
19:43 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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https://www.bdi-create.today

Links to the research from today’s episode:

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-creativity-positively-impacts-your-health-5113162

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-my-brain-works/202404/creativity-and-the-brain-how-to-be-a-creative-thinker

In this episode of “Create-Today”, we talk about how my daily routine was upended this past Thursday - by a sudden family crisis. Together you and I will explore the role of creativity in maintaining resilience during crisis, and how leaning on a creative community can provide much-needed support. Get practical tips on staying creatively connected, so you can build the mental strength to handle life's unexpected challenges. Whether it's through keeping a journal, engaging in mindful practices, or networking with creative friends, learn how creativity can help you “dig deep” and navigate turbulent times – and if you’re like me… creativity can calm your overactive imagination. My hope is you’ll leave this episode with newfound clarity and strength by understanding the incredible power of your creativity…and your creative community. Sending you hugs, my creative friend. ~xo Beth
00:00 Introduction: A Summer of Creativity and Routine
01:05 Unexpected Challenges: A Life-Altering Call
04:22 The Power of Creative Communities
09:21 Digging Deep: Finding Strength in Creativity
13:20 Building Creative Resilience: Practical Tips
20:18 Conclusion: Embracing Creativity in Tough Times

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In this episode of Create Today, we explore the concept of how our creativity mirrors a sponge, absorbing everything in its environment. You’ll discover how our creative minds—absorb both good and bad influences. Listen in and learn easy ideas to ensure your creative sponge is soaking in a positive and inspiring environment. Tune in to discover how to protect and nourish and GROW your creativity!

00:00 The Olympics Were Amazing This Summer
02:14 Will's Hilarious Take on Fencing
03:20 Will's Diving Board Adventures
05:26 Welcome to Create Today
06:07 Children Are Like Sponges
07:45 The Good and Bad of Being a Sponge
08:42 Your Creativity Is a Sponge Too
12:33 External Influences on Creativity
18:45 Internal Influences on Creativity
22:26 Nourishing Your Creative Sponge
22:53 Practical Tips for Creative Nourishment
29:52 Protecting Your Creative Resource
30:17 Thank You for Tuning In

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In this episode of Create Today, join me as we reminisce about the joy of getting that new box of crayons when it was time to go “back to school.” We’ll explore the emotional power of each of the eight iconic crayon colors. From the vivid reds to grounding browns, you’ll realize how each of these eight powerful colors can build confidence, fuel creativity, and influence YOUR daily life. We also discuss how crayons have a lasting impact on childhood creativity – that IF– we allow it…will accompany us throughout our lives. Discover how to embrace the power of colors and let them inspire you to “create today!”

00:00 Welcome to Create Today
00:08 Back to School Memories
01:58 The Magic of New Crayons
03:31 The Story of Crayola
05:56 Exploring the Eight Iconic Crayon Colors
11:43 Harnessing the Power of Colors
16:31 Conclusion: Embrace the Colors

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Today, we explore how embracing the positive aspect of 'abandon' can supercharge your creativity and enhance your happiness. Let’s explore how simple acts of creativity can relieve stress and improve mental well-being. Discover how simply dancing in your kitchen or doodling with a “what the hell, no one is watching” attitude can strengthen your well being, and increase your creative process. Join me as we unlock creative potential, and find joy in pure self-expression.

00:00 Introduction: A Love for Theater
00:59 Discovering 'Dance with Abandon'
02:01 Exploring the Word 'Abandon'
03:57 The Positive Side of Abandon
07:09 Creating with Abandon
11:05 Practical Tips for Creating with Abandon
17:19 Benefits of Creating with Abandon
21:02 Conclusion: Embrace Your Creative Freedom

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Snack your way to Creative Genius? Yes you can! Learn how to keep your imagination vibrant and stay focused by incorporating small, enjoyable creative activities into your daily life. From artistic tapas to avoiding creative junk food—discover amazing—and very useful hacks and strategies to enhance your creativity and achieve a balanced and healthy creative routine. Perfect for anyone looking to boost their creative energy and/or work on large projects without feeling overwhelmed.

00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Road Trip
02:15 The Importance of Snacks on a Road Trip
04:22 Creative Snacking: A Metaphor
06:41 Artistic Tapas: Small Bites of Creativity
09:05 Nutritional Creative Snacks
10:59 Incorporating Creative Snacks into Daily Life
14:01 Tackling Large Projects with Snackable Tasks
18:14 Creative Junk Food vs. Creative Superfoods
22:42 Creating a Healthier Creative Routine
24:55 Conclusion and Community Invitation

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Lately…life has been loud with news…extreme weather…conflicts.
In this episode of BDI Create Today, we look at the significance of creativity in our daily lives, discussing how it allows us to be stronger for life’s daily hurdles— by helping us power up our creativity—enabling us to see beauty in opposites, foster innovation, and build empathy. We will examine how to carve out time for creative pursuits—highlighting the benefits of creativity in reducing stress and increasing happiness. Get ready for some news about how the Create Today community can help you take time away from life’s chaos…to have some creative fun— while you grow your creative confidence and realize how to have a daily creative practice that will strengthen you in heart, mind, body and soul.

00:00 Welcome to BDI Create Today
00:52 Facing Life's Daily Hurdles
02:44 The Power of Creativity
05:19 Embracing Opposites in Creativity
06:59 The Multifaceted Nature of Creativity
11:26 Cultivating Your Creative Strengths
16:29 Join the Create Today Community
18:47 Sign up to the Community 

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