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Gail Carriger’s The Heroine’s Journey and the Power of Community
In The Heroine’s Journey, Gail Carriger redefines what it means to be strong in storytelling. Through heart, humour, and narrative insight, she shows how emotional growth, connection, and community can drive compelling and deeply human stories.
Shift From Zoning Out to Mindful Presence
Too much mental noise can leave you disconnected and exhausted. This blog explores how to gently shift from zoning out to tuning in—through simple sensory awareness and creative grounding.
What do you wish I’d share more of?
What content would support you most right now? A quick creative exercise, a calming mindfulness tip, or a deeper look at how creativity impacts stress? Reply with 1, 2, or 3 to help shape the next issue of The Creative Shift newsletter.
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Step inside a calm, inspiring space designed for thoughtful women ready to reset. Our creative wellness events blend simple art practices with mindful connection to help reduce stress, spark joy, and build community—no art experience needed.
How The Big Leap Can Help You Stop Holding Yourself Back
In The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks explores how we unknowingly limit our success and joy. With insight and care, he helps readers identify unconscious patterns and move into their Zone of Genius—where contribution and creativity meet ease.
Fast Creative Stress Relief for Science and Tech Careers
Feeling foggy, tense, or just “off” after a long day in STEM? This simple guide offers a 5-minute creative reset you can try with pens and paper—right at your desk. A calming way to ease stress, shift your mood, and reconnect with yourself.
What’s one thing you’re excited about?
Not everything has to be finished to be worth celebrating. This week’s note is about noticing what’s going well—creative routines, mindful moments, and small wins. Plus, wellness insights and a question to reflect on: what are you excited about?
Wabi-Sabi Wisdom: Redefining Success Through Self-Alignment
In Wabi-Sabi Wisdom, Andrea Jacques blends personal essays with Japanese philosophy to explore soulful success, burnout recovery, and living with less pressure. A calm, thoughtful guide for anyone longing for a slower, more intentional way of being.
Small Sensory Shifts That Make a Big Difference in Stress Relief
Burnout isn’t just in your mind—it’s a nervous system issue. Quick sensory practices like cold touch, movement, and scent can reset your stress response. Simple, STEM-approved ways to help you feel calmer fast.
Let’s give ourselves some grace, shall we?
Feeling behind on your to-do list? You might be making more progress than you think. Discover small creative shifts that support calm, inspiration, and mindfulness—plus blog posts to help you stay grounded, even on busy days.
Let Go of Control with These Creative Wellness Exercises
Feeling scattered or stuck? These three simple creative prompts—word repetition, unstructured drawing, and intuitive colour play—can help you refocus, let go, and reconnect. No art skills needed. Just a few minutes and a willingness to explore.
Why Creativity Starts with Paying Attention
In Conscious Creativity, Philippa Stanton invites readers to slow down, tune into their senses, and reawaken their innate creativity. Through gentle reflections and visual prompts, this book offers a soft, spacious return to the joy of noticing.
I acknowledge and thank the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional and unceded territory I live, learn, and teach. The W̱SÁNEĆ people have lived and worked on this land since time immemorial.