Past Newsletters

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.

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?

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.

This is surprisingly effective for mindfulness

Feeling overwhelmed or scattered? The Five-Senses Reset is a quick mindfulness tool you can use anytime to bring yourself back to the present. In just 30 seconds, you can ground your attention and feel more calm, centred, and in control.

This almost made me quit (but I’m glad I didn’t)

Struggling with perfection can stifle creativity—but showing up with curiosity helps you grow. This week’s tips explore mindfulness for burnout, vision boards, gentle movement, and intuitive art for self-care. Got a question? I’d love to hear it.

Mountains or beach? Your answer might reveal something interesting

Do you feel more creative near water or in the mountains? For some, it’s the waves and openness of the beach. For others, it’s the stillness of the forest. Which one sparks your ideas? Hit reply—I’d love to hear where your creativity flows.

The best creative advice I ever got

Creativity doesn’t need to be useful or polished. When we create from curiosity instead of pressure, we reconnect with ourselves. This week, try making something without a goal—just to explore. You might be surprised by what shows up.

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.

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.

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.”