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Relax and Reset: Easy Drawing Prompts for Stress Relief
Feeling scattered or tense? These three creative drawing exercises help you slow down, shift your focus, and reconnect—no art skills needed. Try drawing without looking, sketching to music, or capturing stillness. Your pen might surprise you.
Art-Based Interventions That Support Emotional Growth
Art Therapy Directives by Sarah Balascio is a hands-on guide for clinicians seeking adaptable, creative exercises that support emotional growth. With clear structure and thoughtful prompts, it’s a go-to resource for real-world therapeutic work.
A small ask (but it means a lot!)
The best things are often shared between friends. If The Creative Shift has helped you find calm, clarity, or creative inspiration, consider forwarding it to someone who could use a little reset. Creativity grows best when it's shared.
Boost Mindfulness with These 3 Creative Drawing Exercises
Ever feel stuck in your routine? These 3 creative drawing exercises help shift your perspective, release tension, and tune into your emotions. Try drawing with your non-dominant hand, moving lines, or visualizing your mood—no artistic skills required! Watch the videos & subscribe to The Creative Shift!
Creativity, Uncertainty, and the Beauty of Beginning Again
Matt Richtel’s Inspired blends science, story, and soul in a compelling look at creativity as a biological, emotional, and everyday process. Through real-world examples and brain science, it affirms that creativity lives in all of us—messy, uncertain, and real.
When creativity feels impossible, try this
Feeling drained? A short, no-pressure creative break might be just what your brain needs. Stepping away—even for ten minutes—can reset your mind, boost clarity, and improve your ideas. Here’s your gentle nudge to take a creative pause today.
3 Creative Exercises to Help You Feel Grounded and Energized
Need a quick way to feel more grounded? These three simple creative exercises—drawing your breath, turning words into affirmations, and playing with color—can help shift your mindset in minutes. Try one today and explore more in The Creative Shift!
Why It’s Never Too Late to Begin Creating Again
In Called to Be Creative, Mary Potter Kenyon shares stories of women who rediscovered their creativity during grief, burnout, or caregiving. With warmth and faith, she offers gentle prompts and reflections for those ready to begin again, slowly and meaningfully.
What if you let yourself be terrible at this?
This week, I gave myself permission to be bad at something on purpose—and it was surprisingly freeing. Perfectionism stifles creativity, but imperfection invites play. Try something messy this week and see what opens up when you stop aiming for “good.”
Doodling for Relaxation: 3 Simple Ways to Reset Your Mind
Feeling overwhelmed? These three simple drawing exercises can help you slow down, focus, and feel more grounded. Try pattern drawing, emotional doodling, or visualizing a place of comfort to reset your mind. Watch the videos & get more creative prompts in The Creative Shift!
Finding Peace in Everyday Life: Erin Niimi Longhurst’s Reflective Guide
In A Little Book of Japanese Contentments, Erin Niimi Longhurst offers a heartfelt reflection on traditions like ikigai, wabi-sabi, and kintsugi. Through personal story, simple rituals, and quiet wisdom, she invites us to slow down and savour what matters.
Scribble, Colour, Trace: 3 Stress-Relief Exercises That Work
Feeling overwhelmed? Creativity can help you reset in just minutes. Try tracing shapes, colouring your mood, or scribbling stress away—simple exercises that calm your mind and release tension. Want more mindful creativity tips? Watch the videos & subscribe to The Creative Shift!
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.