<description>&lt;h2&gt;Take a Break: How to Find Joy Amidst Life's Challenges&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of the Create Art Podcast centers around the theme of managing stress and rekindling creativity, inspired by Michael Brennan's workbook, "Make Fun a Habit." Timothy Kimo Brien shares his personal experiences with stressors in his life, particularly the challenges of juggling multiple creative projects while balancing family responsibilities. He encourages listeners to identify their own stressors and explore ways to take breaks, such as engaging in relaxing activities and spending time with loved ones. The episode features actionable items and tips on how to incorporate relaxation into daily routines, highlighting the importance of self-care and being kind to oneself. Timothy emphasizes that taking time for creativity and fun is not only beneficial but essential for personal growth and artistic expression.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode emphasizes the idea that creativity thrives in an atmosphere of playfulness and relaxation. Timothy articulates the struggles many face in maintaining a balance between responsibilities and personal interests, particularly during the hectic holiday season. He offers valuable insights into his own techniques for unwinding, ranging from music and documentaries to family time and physical fitness. As he shares his journey of self-care, he invites listeners to reflect on their own routines, urging them to carve out time for relaxation and creative expression. The actionable items discussed, such as going for walks in nature, reading, and spending time with loved ones, serve as practical tools to enhance mental well-being and reignite passion for creative endeavors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Takeaways:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Identify your biggest stressors and reflect on how they impact your creativity. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Taking breaks during the holidays can help you recharge and reduce stress effectively. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Engaging in relaxing activities like reading or spending time with loved ones is crucial. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Consider practicing meditation or yoga regularly to enhance your mental well-being. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Explore creative outlets without the pressure of sharing them with others. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Setting aside time specifically for relaxation is essential for maintaining balance in life. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Links referenced in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://createartpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;createartpodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://findapodcastabout.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;findapodcastabout.xyz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://tkbpodcaststudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;tkbpodcaststudio.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://podmatch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;podmatch.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://podbeacon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;podbeacon.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Companies mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Goodreads &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Pod Match &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; PodBeacon &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; TKB Podcast Studio &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Making Fun A Habit Series&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's&lt;a href="https://www.mikebrennan.me/books/pre-sale-make-fun-a-habit-book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; Make Fun A Habit&lt;/a&gt; workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast &lt;a href="https://www.findapodcastabout.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Find A Podcast About&lt;/a&gt; and talking about his podcast &lt;a href="https://www.mikebrennan.me/creative-chats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Creative Chats&lt;/a&gt;. 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,...</description>

Create Art Podcast

Timothy Kimo Brien

Take a Break: How to Find Joy Amidst Life's Challenges

DEC 8, 202418 MIN
Create Art Podcast

Take a Break: How to Find Joy Amidst Life's Challenges

DEC 8, 202418 MIN

Description

Take a Break: How to Find Joy Amidst Life's Challenges

This episode of the Create Art Podcast centers around the theme of managing stress and rekindling creativity, inspired by Michael Brennan's workbook, "Make Fun a Habit." Timothy Kimo Brien shares his personal experiences with stressors in his life, particularly the challenges of juggling multiple creative projects while balancing family responsibilities. He encourages listeners to identify their own stressors and explore ways to take breaks, such as engaging in relaxing activities and spending time with loved ones. The episode features actionable items and tips on how to incorporate relaxation into daily routines, highlighting the importance of self-care and being kind to oneself. Timothy emphasizes that taking time for creativity and fun is not only beneficial but essential for personal growth and artistic expression.

The episode emphasizes the idea that creativity thrives in an atmosphere of playfulness and relaxation. Timothy articulates the struggles many face in maintaining a balance between responsibilities and personal interests, particularly during the hectic holiday season. He offers valuable insights into his own techniques for unwinding, ranging from music and documentaries to family time and physical fitness. As he shares his journey of self-care, he invites listeners to reflect on their own routines, urging them to carve out time for relaxation and creative expression. The actionable items discussed, such as going for walks in nature, reading, and spending time with loved ones, serve as practical tools to enhance mental well-being and reignite passion for creative endeavors.

Takeaways:

  • Identify your biggest stressors and reflect on how they impact your creativity.
  • Taking breaks during the holidays can help you recharge and reduce stress effectively.
  • Engaging in relaxing activities like reading or spending time with loved ones is crucial.
  • Consider practicing meditation or yoga regularly to enhance your mental well-being.
  • Explore creative outlets without the pressure of sharing them with others.
  • Setting aside time specifically for relaxation is essential for maintaining balance in life.

Links referenced in this episode:


Companies mentioned in this episode:

  • Goodreads
  • Pod Match
  • PodBeacon
  • TKB Podcast Studio

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

  1. What are your biggest stressors right now?
  2. What can you do to take a break from these stressors?
  3. What activities help you relax and de-stress?
  4. When is the last time you took time off for yourself?

Action Items

  1. Go for a walk in nature
  2. Read a book
  3. Listen to music
  4. Spend time with loved ones
  5. Meditate or do yoga
  6. Get a massage
  7. Do something creative

Tips

  1. Set aside a specific time for relaxation
  2. Find activities to help you relax and de=stress
  3. Avoid checking work or email during your relaxation time
  4. Be kind to yourself




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