In Ten Years Time

We all know that getting enough kip is important for how we function day to day, but did you realise how integral it is to amplifying your creative practice? Tricia takes us through the science behind napping, the power of dreams and the lovely moment between sleep and wakefulness that could be the secret to flourishing creativity.

Mentioned in this episode:

50 Secrets of Magic Craftmanship by Salvador Dali (Book)

This is why you dream: what your sleeping brain reveals about your waking life by Rahul Jandial (Book)

Brain activity and connectivity during poetry composition (Study in Human Brain Mapping Journal)

That moment when you’re nodding off is a sweet spot for creativity (Study by MIT)

"Why don't I remember my dreams?" Here's why and what to do (Blog)

Just One Thing Podcast with Michael Mosley – Sleep Special with Professor Russell Foster (Podcast)

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Why is rejection so awful? As creatives, the pain of rejection can sometimes make us question why we’re even bothering to pursue a creative life. But Tricia thinks that there might be a different way. Can we harness this rejection into something more constructive, and amplify our creativity in the process? Inspired by her ‘one hundred rejections for Christmas’ idea, it turns out that trying really hard to get rejected might just be the secret to success.

Mentioned in this episode:

Does Rejection Hurt? An fMRI Study of Social Exclusion

Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz

Don’t keep your day job: how to turn your passion into a career by Cathy Heller

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In series 3 of the podcast we are looking at the theme of amplifying. In this episode, Tricia discusses the ‘fertile void’. But what is it, and why is it so important? 

Often we get so caught up in the endless cycle of creating, that we forget that taking rest is crucial to creativity. Inspired by Gestalt theory, Tricia talks through the different stages of the process, and why the in-between moments are a must for living a creative life. How do we resist the pull of everything that demands our attention every day? And is it really that easy to do nothing?

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about Gestalt theory

A Squash and a squeeze by Julia Donaldson

How to do nothing by Jenny Odell

Donothingfor2minutes.com website

Join the London Writers’ Salon

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This series has been all about overcoming limitations and challenges to liberate ourselves and live a more creative life. Today Tricia is joined by access consultant, author and TV executive producer Sara Johnson. Alongside overcoming a number of personal challenges in her life, Sara’s work is dedicated to making the entertainment industry more accessible for disabled people. Tricia speaks to her about her journey to personal fulfilment through her creativity.

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Sara’s Books: The Treehouse at Number 9

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All creative people will experience blocks. But how do we overcome them? Tricia talks through strategies to deal with the challenges we face when coming up with new ideas, progressing a project or working with other people. 

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Mentioned in this episode:

Kapu Lewis’ website

The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins (Book)

The War of Art: Winning the Creative Battle by Steven Pressfield (Book)

The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday (Book)

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Did you know that creativity is not only good for us as individuals, but it can also benefit those around us too? From our own health, to the health of the planet, Tricia explores the innumerable benefits that flow from being more creative. How can you draw meaning from your creativity? 

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Mentioned in this episode:

Study from the University of the Arts London and Brunel University on why creativity supports wellbeing

The importance of having purpose in life by Glenn Agung Hole 

Effect of Purpose in Life on the Relation Between Alzheimer Disease Pathologic Changes on Cognitive Function in Advanced Age by Boyle et al (Study)

Why tackling climate change through consumption may be harder than it seems (Article Time Magazine)

Art and Music by the Alzheimer’s Association

The philosophy of Ikigai

Lifelong learning and education in Japan by Anh Hai Le and Stephen Billett

How to live to 100 Documentary on Channel 4

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones Documentary on Netflix

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Creative people are particularly susceptible to imposter syndrome and it can strike at any stage of the creative journey. It’s likely you’ve questioned the legitimacy of your own successes at some point in your life! But how do you tackle your own inner critic? In this episode, Tricia delves into the five kinds of imposter syndrome and how you can overcome the doubt, find ways to celebrate your accomplishments and be the risk-taking creative you aspire to be.

Mentioned in this episode

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff by Richard Carlson (Book)

An essay concerning human understanding by John Locke

Determined: A science of life without free will by Robert Sapolsky (Book)

Big Magic: Creative living beyond fear by Elizabeth Gilbert (Book)

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown (Book)

Accomplishments List - find the template on Tricia’s website

Stop telling women they have imposter syndrome by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey (Article Harvard Business Review)

The Greatest Night in Pop (Netflix Show)

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“Every block of stone has a sculpture inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it,” Michelangelo said. But how can we set our creative selves free? Tricia delves into one technique that invites us to evaluate our successes from the perspective of future you, without the limitations or standards imposed upon us by ourselves and others. It’s time to shout about our creativity and achievements, give ourselves some credit and create your Big Hairy Audacious Goal!

Mentioned in this episode:

The art of possibility by Zander and Zander (Book)

 Give yourself an A by Benjamin Zander (Youtube)

Forget the ambition gap by Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez (Article)

How to start giving yourself credit by Tony Robbins (Blog)

Built to last: Successful habits of visionary companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras (Book)

Stefanie O’ Connell on Instagram

Inspired to Write on Instagram

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