In this exclusive interview, Kate chats to creative mentor and workshop leader Jude Schweppe about reconnecting with your creativity.

Whether you’ve lost touch with your creative side or you’re struggling to balance creativity with the demands of daily life, this episode will inspire and guide you back to your artistic flow.

Jude shares her personal journey, from childhood ballet classes to exploring various artistic outlets like acting, writing, and painting. She explains how creativity has always been a therapeutic outlet, helping her find calm and expression through challenging times.

Drawing from her extensive experience, Jude walks us through her 10-step process for rekindling creativity, emphasizing practical strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs, fear of failure, and the pressure of perfectionism.

Creativity is an essential part of being human, and in this podcast, Jude shares a ten-step process to help listeners reconnect with their creative selves.

Drawing from her own journey, Jude emphasizes the importance of creating a dedicated space for creativity, which can significantly impact one's ability to express themselves and find calm amidst life's chaos. She encourages listeners to explore their past creative passions and allow themselves the freedom to play and experiment without fearing failure. By fostering curiosity and making time for creative practices, we can reignite their inspiration and enhance their overall well-being. Jude’s insights serve as a reminder that everyone can be creative, and nurturing that side can lead to profound personal growth and fulfilment.

This episode’s key takeaways:

• Creating a dedicated physical space for your creativity can significantly enhance your artistic expression.

• Engaging with your creative side is essential for mental well-being and self-discovery.

• Reconnecting with childhood, creative passions can help you find joy and motivation in the present.

• Identifying yourself as an artist, a powerful step towards embracing your creative identity.

• Allowing yourself to play and experiment, without the fear of perfection can lead to unexpected inspiration.

• Scheduling regular creative time, no matter how brief, can lead to significant progress over time.

• Creating a dedicated space for creativity that enhances your focus and energy.

• Reflecting on past creative experiences to reignite your passion.

• Overcoming creative blocks and giving yourself permission to play, experiment, and even fail.

• Introducing accountability and community support to help you sustain a creative practice.

• Integrating creativity into your daily life without feeling overwhelmed.

• Enjoying the therapeutic benefits of creativity to support and enhance your mental health and wellbeing.

• Achieving a balance between daily life and creative pursuits.

• Learning to schedule time for creativity, set achievable goals, and embrace your creative identity.

  If you’re longing to reignite your creative spark – or to discover new ways to integrate creativity into your daily routine – this episode will inspire you to take the first steps on your creative journey.

Timestamps:

• 00:15 - Unlocking ADHD Creativity

• 00:36 - Reconnecting with Creativity

• 01:32 - Ten Steps to Unlock Creativity

• 05:17 - Creating Your Creative Space

• 10:40 - Getting Curious About Your Creativity 2

• 0:42 - Identifying as an Artist

• 34:21 - The Importance of Play and Experimentation

• 42:47 - Scheduling Creativity in Your Life

• 46:20 - Making a Commitment to Creativity

• 47:20 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Jude on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judeschweppe/

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