Wildly Creative Life with Brooke Schultz

Distraction is one of the sneakiest enemies to creativity, but instead of just yelling "turn off distractions and do the work!" in this episode we dig into three flavors of distraction so we can understand why we get distracted and how to set ourselves up for success in managing distractions so we can create more + create more intentionally. We also discuss Qs like, Are your kids distractions? and Is technology good or bad? so come learn how to kick those distractions to the curb, baby. Mentions: Conferences I'm teaching at! Photo Native: https://www.photonative.com/ Hybrid Co: http://thehybridco.com/ Love Soaked Retreat (ONE SPOT LEFT): http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/ The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1548885167&sr=8-2&keywords=war+of+art Manage your day-to-day: build your routine, find your focus + sharpen your creative mind: https://www.amazon.com/Manage-Your-Day-Day-Creative/dp/1477800670/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548885220&sr=8-1&keywords=manage+your+day-to-day Marie Forleo: https://www.marieforleo.com/ Todd Herman: https://toddherman.me/ Multitasking study: https://www.apa.org/research/action/multitask.aspx

If you have a nagging feeling that you're meant for more, that you're capable of more than you're currently expressing, this episode is for you. In it we detail out the brilliance cycle from Arjuna Ardagh, and how moving through it can help you have not only more brilliance in your creativity and your work, but in your life, with ideas about how to move through each phase and what to do when you get stuck in any part of the cycle. Mentions: Radical Brilliance by Arjuna Ardagh https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Brilliance-Anatomy-Original-Life-Changing/dp/1890909440/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548298626&sr=8-1&keywords=radical+brilliance+arjuna+ardagh and his website: http://radicalbrilliance.com/ The Green Eggs and Ham Hypothesis: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2016-17972-001 The Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat (3 spots left!): http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/

A mentor can help you fast track your results in your creative pursuits, but how do you find the right one for you when there are so many? Sift though with these 5 things to look for in a creative mentor whether you're just starting out or you've been doing your creative thang for a while. This episode also includes a deeper dig into the Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat so you can see if you wanna fast track your in home family photography in person with Brooke this April. There are just 4 spots left + feel free to contact me with any questions or hesitations in deciding if the retreat is for you! hello at brookeschultzphotography dot com. Mentions: the Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat (registration closes Feb 19) http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/ Retreat upgrade link ONLY for peeps who have already purchased the online course: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-only/

This episode is a guided visualization meditation to use before you embark on the creative process to get yourself in the ZONE. Get yourself some clarity + set yourself on fire before you shoot, write, paint, or create in any way with this guided audio. Listen at the beginning of your day or right before you create, but because this is a visualization, don't listen while driving k. :) No mentions this week but if you dig this meditation be sure to check out episode 17: Do this to supercharge your creativity in just 10 minutes a day! for a smattering of the scientifically proven benefits behind meditation and a sampling of different kinds of meditation to try out. https://soundcloud.com/brooke-schultz-568659304/ep-17-do-this-to-supercharge-your-creativity-in-just-10-minutes-a-day And if you're a photographer ready to take your creativity to the next level, the Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat just might be for you. Check it out: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/

If you want a smorgasbord of scientifically proven benefits ranging from more positive emotion to reduced depression and anxiety to slowing aging, this episode reveals one of the closest things to a magic bullet. yeah boo! Get ready to supercharge your creativity and your life in as little as 10 minutes a day. In this episode you'll get a sample platter of different kinds of meditation to use in your creativity, plus quickie golden nuggets from each type so you can get started right meow and start seeing those sound-too-good-to-be-true results. Mentions: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction free 8 week course: https://palousemindfulness.com Compassion talk (meditation at the 33 min mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vTviVkFJzM The Gate by Marie Howe: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50979/the-gate-56d22e6c97230 Benefits of Loving Kindness Meditation: https://emmaseppala.com/18-science-based-reasons-try-loving-kindness-meditation-today/ Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeenacho/2016/07/14/10-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-mindfulness-and-meditation/#44c3af7463ce Brendon Burchard on the science of high performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG402k7vVZU Ryan Muirhead (content contains nudity): https://ryanmuirhead.com Susie Moore: https://susie-moore.com The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361 Love Soaked Family Photography Online Course + Retreat: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/

Motivation is that elusive unicorn we all want but can never seem to get enough of, especially when it comes to our creative endeavors. Here's the truth about how to create motivation in your life (good news: you don't have to 'effort' your way there!) and start crushing those 2019 goals. Learn the simple (but not easy) process with some extra get-to-know yourself goodies so you can set yourself up for success. Mentions: Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/ Julie Solomon on victimhood as the opposite of creativity: https://www.juliesolomon.net/pip-episodes/067-detaching-your-self-worth-from-your-career-living-your-honest-life-instead Gretchen Rubin's quiz on the four tendencies: https://gretchenrubin.com/2015/01/ta-da-the-launch-of-my-quiz-on-the-four-tendencies-learn-about-yourself/

We all experience imposter syndrome, and this is the one mindset shift that's going to save you from following the crowd and ending up in the middle of the pack in your creative niche. Instead, with this mentality you'll be the leader in your industry, you'll make more money and have a greater impact--sounds fab right? Listen up to find out what it is and get actionable tips for implementing it right away. Mentions: Airbnb founder story: https://getpaidforyourpad.com/blog/the-airbnb-founder-story/ https://www.tonyrobbins.com/podcasts/airbnb-art-resilience/ Made to Stick by Chip + Dan Heath: https://www.audible.com/pd/Made-to-Stick-Audiobook/B002V0QVY6?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1258208&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=CjwKCAiAmO3gBRBBEiwA8d0Q4j1f8mRAAz4aXZzn0VTE5TQEOUD4SWhxCcrMBIBv1zfH8ac7fNudbRoC2EEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat + Online Course: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/ JLD Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast: https://www.eofire.com Impact of your entire social network: https://medium.com/the-mission/youre-not-the-average-of-the-five-people-you-surround-yourself-with-f21b817f6e69

If you're banging your head against the wall trying to come up with new, creative ideas, the secret is actually to have more fun! We discuss what makes play so powerful in pumping up your creativity, and why playing Candyland with your kid most likely won't get you there, plus how to play when you've kinda forgotten how as an adult, both in your everyday life and beyond. Mentions: The Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat + Course: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/ Play by Stuart Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates/dp/1583333789 Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544732176&sr=1-1&keywords=big+magic+elizabeth+gilbert

How do you think about creativity when it comes to the kids in your life? Do kids need to be taught to be creative? And if not, why don't all adults identify as "creative"? In this episode we talk about the major killers of creativity in kids, why I let my kids use scissors and get hurt, and 4 ways to nourish creativity in the kids in your world. Screenshot the podcast and share which of the 4 you're diggin' with me on instagram @brookebschultz ! Mentions: my TV feature :)--Last Minute Ideas if You Missed the Christmas Card Photo Shoot: http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=122&sid=46439948 Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat (and online course!) http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/ Seth Godin on schools (2 min version!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6NG4ECnaKw Seth Godin on schools full version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXpbONjV1Jc Sir Ken Robinson--Do schools kill creativity? TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY Passion Driven Education by Connor Boyack: https://www.amazon.com/Passion-Driven-Education-Interests-Lifelong-Learning/dp/1943521115 Carol Dweck Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyIF5VUOJc0

This is weight loss in a way you've prob never heard before--it's not about a specific diet, exercise program, or any of that runaround--it's about changing your MIND. The rest is easy. I share how I used to believe I was above caring about something so superficial as my weight, my top tips for losing weight, and WHAT in the world weight loss has to do with creativity (plus some compelling reasons why I think creating your body on purpose will help you massively in all of your creativity.) Mentions: Brooke Castillo (again!) Weight Loss Tools Part One: https://thelifecoachschool.com/129/ Compelling Reason: https://thelifecoachschool.com/146/ Want to create family PHOTOS you love? Join me at the Love Soaked Family Photography Retreat this April. You get instant access to the online course plus a deep dive into you, your work, and real time feedback while working with 5 amazing families, getting killer in-home images for your portfolio AND walking away with a detailed action plan for how you're going to skyrocket yourself on your photography journey. Read reviews + see all the details here: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/april-2019-love-soaked-family-photography-retreat-course/