I’ve been reading a fantastic book by Shawn Achor titled The Happiness Advantage. The purpose of the book is to provide guidelines for leveraging happiness — and the things happy people know that we don’t — in work and life. I can’t help but think about how this translates over to creativity, the creative work … Continue Reading
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Creativity + Happiness
Posted in: Creative Process
Tags: creativity, happiness, positive psychology, […]
0 16 AUG
Tags: creativity, happiness, positive psychology, […]
0 16 AUG
Have you met my friend Keli Hoskins over at Kidnapped by Suburbia? She’s an incredible photographer. In fact, that’s how I first met her… I think. Through Twitter? I’m not sure. But her beautiful images captured me from the get-go. Then I learned that she’s also an incredible mom. Back before having a child of … Continue Reading
Last night the United States breathed a deep sigh of relief and closed the chapter on one of the greatest tragedies it has ever experienced. Osama bin Laden was admittedly a figurehead, and no, the war is not over. Even so, knowing that he is dead gives many a sense of closure after nearly ten … Continue Reading
Keep the Fire Burning
Posted in: Blog, Monday is Tip Day
Tags: business, creative work, creativity, […]
1 10 JAN
Tags: business, creative work, creativity, […]
1 10 JAN
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve received recently is to keep building my body of work. It sounds simple enough, right? Just keep creating, just keep building your portfolio. In your off hours and when you have a lull in work, just keep creating. Keeping the creative fire burning, especially when you empty … Continue Reading
Art is Everywhere. This Week: Create
Posted in: Art is Everywhere, Blog
Tags: art, baking, create, […]
0 29 DEC
Tags: art, baking, create, […]
0 29 DEC
I believe that art is powerful. I believe that it can influence culture, but I also believe it can fundamentally impact and lift the human spirit. That is why I support public art, and it is also why I am so passionate about creativity. It is why I started Creative Perch. Earlier today I received … Continue Reading
