179: Embrace Your Creative Side: How Small Habits Boost Energy, Confidence & Joy in Our Me-Now Years

179: Embrace Your Creative Side: How Small Habits Boost Energy, Confidence & Joy in Our Me-Now Years

Author: Lorrie Mickelson, Habits & Self Care November 22, 2025 Duration: 19:23

Have you ever said, “I suck at _________?”


You could fill that blank with meditation, exercise, baking...


For me, it was — and honestly still is — “I suck at art.”


Many of us have struggled throughout our lives to identify with our creative side.


Here on the Habit Thrive Podcast, we like to embrace our creativity - in all forms!


And on Episode #179 today, we explore how creativity in our Me-Now years looks nothing like it did in our 20s or 30s — and why that’s actually a gift.


Instead of focusing on traditional “art,” we talk about creativity as the way we shape our days:

  • Reorganizing a drawer so mornings flow better
  • Swapping scrolling for a stretch
  • Creating a cozy ritual corner
  • Gently changing a routine that no longer fits


These small shifts wake us up from autopilot, return energy, and remind us that we’re intentionally shaping our lives.


Creativity builds confidence through self-trust, not perfection.


Every time you pivot thoughtfully, you’re practicing creative decision-making.


And when you bring play into your routines, whether through music, candles, colour-coding, or tiny rituals of comfort, enjoyment naturally increases.


Creativity also deepens your engagement with life.


Instead of just getting through the day, you participate more, try new things, nurture friendships, and build rituals you actually look forward to.


My own creativity lives in this podcast, my writing, and the classes I create — proof that creativity has endless forms. We all have it, and in these Me-Now years, we get to celebrate the unique ways it shows up in each of us.


Lorrie xoxox


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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond



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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond


Navigating the years after fifty brings a unique blend of freedom and uncertainty. The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond is a companion for that journey, hosted by Lorrie Mickelson. This isn't about drastic overhauls but the steady, impactful habits that fit into a life already rich with experience. Lorrie focuses on practical, sustainable self-care that acknowledges the physical and emotional shifts of this chapter. You'll hear conversations that feel like a chat with a knowledgeable friend, exploring how small, consistent actions in fitness, mindfulness, and daily routines can lead to feeling stronger, sleeping more soundly, and approaching each day with renewed energy instead of overwhelm. This podcast digs into the real how-to, from establishing grounding morning rituals to winding down effectively at night, all tailored for the realities and opportunities of life after fifty. It’s a resource for building resilience and vitality through manageable steps, making the most of this vibrant and potentially transformative time. Tune in for honest discussions and actionable ideas that help you thrive in your own definition of wellness.
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