Making Fun A Habit Series
30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips.
Assignment
Questions
- What can you do with what you have?
- How can You use your skills and knowledge to your advantage?
- Who can you ask for help?
- Where can you find more information?
- What are some creative solutions for the problem?
- What are some ways to save money?
- What are some ways to save time?
- How can you build relationships with people who can help you?
- How can you learn from others and share your knowledge?
Action Items
- Set a goal
- Identify your resources
- Brainstorm solutions
- Choose a solution
- Take action
- Reflect on your experience
Tips
- Be organized
- Be prepared
- Be open to new experiences
- Be willing to take risks
The conversation pivots around the concept of resourcefulness in creative practices as Timothy Brien shares insights from his own experiences and the Make Fun A Habit workbook by Mike Brennan. He challenges the notion that artists need expensive materials to create meaningful work, advocating instead for a mindset shift that embraces the idea of using whatever is at hand. Brien recounts his humble beginnings, using a scruffy old desktop and a notebook to produce poetry, illustrating that creativity often flourishes in the face of constraints. Throughout the episode, he poses pivotal questions that listeners can reflect upon, such as identifying available resources, seeking help from mentors, and brainstorming solutions to creative challenges. By encouraging an exploration of one's environment and skills, O'Brien not only inspires artists to take action but also fosters a sense of community and collaboration among creatives, which he believes is essential for growth and innovation in the arts.
Takeaways:
- Creative practice should be fun; if it's not enjoyable, reconsider why you engage in it.
- Use the resources you have around you, even if they seem limited or inadequate.
- Look for help from mentors or inspiring figures in your artistic community.
- When faced with limitations, find creative solutions instead of feeling restricted by them.
- Taking action is crucial; don't wait for the perfect moment to start creating.
- Set specific goals for your creative journey and track your progress regularly.
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