4 . Don ’ t Put Pressure on Yourself to Finish a Creative Project at a Certain Time
5 . Allow a Creative Activity to Evolve
6 . Remember that Healing Often Happens in the Background of a Creative Activity
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4 . Don ’ t Put Pressure on Yourself to Finish a Creative Project at a Certain Time
Life already puts enough pressure on us . Each day can be filled with tasks , deadlines , and responsibilities . So , it ’ s healing to allow yourself at least one area of life — like a creative activity — where the pressure to finish at a certain time , or finish at all , is removed .
You might spend many hours on a creative activity one week , and none the next . In a goal-oriented society , it can be a relief to carve out time where the only thing to do is let yourself be creative .
5 . Allow a Creative Activity to Evolve
Don ’ t put any limits on your creativity . Some people who are prolifically talented creatively and spend a lot of time creating never pursue their creativity professionally .
If , and when , you feel called to share your creativity with family or a select group of friends , give your creativity the grace to evolve into something more or something else . What ’ s healing for you might help others heal .
6 . Remember that Healing Often Happens in the Background of a Creative Activity
Healing will happen in the background as you commit to a creative activity . It might be healing your nervous system from an
overstimulating outside world while you retreat into a creative activity . Or time spent on a creative activity might give you something else to focus on instead of trying to speed up or force a healing journey around your physical health , relationships , career , or finances .
Sometimes a creative activity will be a cathartic way to process emotions and past traumas .
Healing journeys always go at their own pace , yet they tend to go more quickly and easily when we relax into the present moment . Creative activities are empowering because they bring us out of the busyness of the mind and into the present moment .
Even when we find ourselves in seasons , or transitions that compromise our peace of mind , there is often a way we can be creative about how we approach life . Creative activities remind us of this healing power ! You were truly born to create .
CINDY WINSEL , natural born teacher and facilitator consciously merges her 35-years as a teacher and educator with her in-depth training as a Certified Creative Depth Coach , Certified Zentangle ® Teacher , Soul Collage ® Facilitator , JourneyCircles™ Facilitator and MoonCircles™ Guide to empathically and joyfully guide women to tap into their creativity through expressive arts as tools for healing and transformation . She works with women ready to step into creative exploration as a tool for healing . Her coaching offers a unique blend psycho-spiritual awareness , various expressive arts as well as mindfulness , archetypal presence , experiential processes , and journey work . Visit www . cindywinsel . com for creative classes and more . Download your free Nurture Your Creative Spirit eguide today .
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