Lately, I have been looking into new avenues of creativity, thought-processes [yes really just HOW to THINK] and where does this fit into who I am as a designer? Listening to podcasts on my commutes allows me some extra thinking and reflecting time. One podcast in particular “On Purpose” by Jay Shetty (<3) interviews different people each week as they discuss their journeys, frustrations, their triumphs and most importantly life-lessons.
I’ve learned a lot by reading, researching, buying books and studying new methods and playing with new ideas.. Currently, I’m listening to an interview with Tom Bilyeu and some words are really sticking. This idea that “the mind is pliable” [I keep repeating this phrase in my mind] and that you are able to influence your thinking by your mind-set staring with your body?! What an interesting concept that you body can influence the mind… I envision my brain inside a container of Play-Doh® and all the wonderful shapes and sculptures that I can make with it.. [I love that smell btw?!) Any time I hit a creative wall or I encounter a frustration in life, I keep repeating this idea to myself. https://jayshetty.me/tom-bilyeu-on-breaking-negative-thought-patterns-stop-being-lazy-about-your-growth/
I want to try and carve out some me time to just be creative. That’s the end goal, creativity. I remember in college when I was able to sit in my studio for hours and just gooooooo! I miss that creativeness, where I was allowed to explore and play and explore some more. I feel this is important as a designer to do this.
