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I strongly urge you to find and watch Brené Brown’s TED Talks (available on YouTube) on vulnerability and shame. ) Maybe do that today. I have watched her talks twenty times. She has changed my life. I recommend that you get her books, too. 62 The Little Spark—30 Ways to Ignite Your Creativity If you bring your shame into the light, it can’t lurk and haunt you from within. Shame is a powerful emotion. It seeks to remain hidden. It protects itself so you can’t find it. But the moment you become aware of it nestling in the softest and most private inner folds of your heart is the moment you begin to lessen its power over you.

You will But what feels productive doesn’t necessarily move you toward your goal. learn which type you are fairly quickly. I am usually a solo flyer. My mom likes a wingman. Figure it out and act accordingly. Neither is In your creative life you will find that you have your own process. It is as unique as you right or wrong. ” Over time you’ll TH E WO R K I S TH E R E WA R D begin to see patterns in your process. For me, Procrastination, busywork, boredom, dead- are. And most likely at least half of it will be I can see cleaning, sweeping, and organizing as absolutely crucial to my creative process, but I only do that stuff when I am not creating.

Look around. Open your eyes to the giant creative engine that is using every resource it can to creatively sell you stuff. Go look at mannequins, displays, signage, advertising, and wall treatments. Look at the way merchandising tells a story that draws you in. Notice how the story of the brand is revealed through imagery, colors, textures, text, and graphics. Really look and be inspired. Notice what captivates your imagination. What inspires you? What jazzes you? } G  o to an international market: an Indian spice shop, a Japanese grocery store, or a Mexican market.