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When ordinary language won’t do, Creativity is a savior of self-expression.

Of healing.

Of meaning-making.

Of finding our voice.

A consistent creative practice can heal many ailments and answer many questions.

Creativity opens the portal and gateway to our truest selves.

Allowing us to feel safe enough to listen, feel, and heal.

It grounds and connects us to what’s honest within.

According to this study:

“Engagement with creative activities has the potential to contribute toward reducing stress and depression and can serve as a vehicle for alleviating the burden of chronic disease.”

Expressive writing, for example, can ease pain severity and depression.

Expressing emotion and anger is helpful especially if it leads to meaning-making.

It’s been shown that writing about traumatic experiences improves health, lowers doctor visits, and makes the immune system healthier.

Are we truly living?

To ignore the inner creative is the death of the soul.

And if the soul dies are we truly living?

Creativity was the thread that kept me together for most of my twenties.

When I didn’t know how to express myself verbally I wrote a song or a poem.

When I felt heartbroken after a breakup I journaled.

In the ways my support system or emotional education was lacking, Creativity gave me a safe outlet to feel and process.

Now it allows me to express my individual callings.
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Art is vulnerable

It’s my mission to spread far and wide the necessity of acknowledging, nurturing, and expressing the creative self.

It’s not that people deny Creativity is important.

It's that they don't prioritize it.

Why?

For many reasons:

• Delayed gratification.
• Conditioning that money and status are more valuable.
• The unknown.

And this biggie: Art is vulnerable.

It’s the closest we get to the soul.

Creativity feels powerful and profound and creates the connection we crave but are afraid to have.

Many people can’t handle being seen.

Do I feel scared showing you my Pokémon, Spice Girl, Taylor Swift-loving self?

Absolutely.

Did I struggle for years to claim my creative callings?

Heck yes. I still do.

But I’ve also felt the power of living in my experience and being honest with myself.

There’s power in you doing the same.

You have something to say, Reader.

Whether in song or book.

Don't be afraid to put your point of view out there or to develop it.

Quiet the outer noise and judgment.

Love yourself.

Trust your inner voice.

Follow what brings you joy.

Every person has their own stress and worries.

Be the example that says it's OK to dream, to create, and get excited about the little things.

Find your joy, Reader.

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​What's your favorite way to create? Hit reply and lmk!
Francesca

I am a creative being with a creative calling.

I listen to my soul and give it what it wants.

Do something creative for ten minutes.

No outcome attached. No number to hit.

Something that brings you joy.

• Eye Candy: The set from the new Barbie movie. My whole body buzzed after watching the trailer. I’m seeing the movie this week and avoided plot explainers to go in as fresh as possible. The movie looks gorgeous: colors, outfits, and stationery. Obsessed!!
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• Tried This: Going to bed when I’m tired instead of forcing myself to stay awake. It feels good!

• Good Read: What to do when you feel like a failure. (Forbes)​
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• Good Listen: On The Good Space Podcast, Understanding and honoring the creative self with Taryn Scali dives deeper on the topic of the creative self and the obstacles we face.​
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• Good Quote: James Clear on a wise mindset shift:​
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  ​"It generally feels better to run toward something than to run away from something. Focus on what is pulling you in, not what you're trying to avoid."​
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• Good Fun: Which Barbie Are You Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

​10x Is Easier Than 2x is still rocking my world. If you're someone who enjoys getting to the next level in your work and creativity this book is a must read.

Dan Sullivan, the world's leading coach for highly successful entrepreneurs, teaches how achieving 10x growth in any area of life is easier than striving for 2x growth.

There are more paths to something that's 2x. Which makes the right way forward confusing. 10x growth is easier because there's only 1 or 2 choices one can make.

This book made me ask some brutally honest questions. Ones that cracked open emotions like insecurity, fear, and excitement. For years I've wanted to simplify my life and this book finally helped me do it. 10X is fundamentally about quality vs quantity. The work isn't easy but it's oh-so worth it.

​Buy 10x Is Easier Than 2x here. ​

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