Why Simply Moving Your Body Makes You More Creative
Creative people have known for centuries that going for a walk can undo the knots in their thinking and help spur those ideas that seem unreachable when sitting down. Most of those people, though, didn’t have the internet or texting. While taking a stroll through…
30 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You to Keep Hustling
It can be hard to keep up your own pace when you work in a creative field. A drought of motivation can feel like the end of the world, so it’s important to keep inspiration on hand. I keep a folder of quotes on my…
How To Change Directions Without Starting Over
Remember back when Groupon was a fundraising sight for social change? Or when Pinterest, then called “Tote,” was all about retailers? Of course you don’t, because those brands successfully changed directions and became way more popular because of those business pivots. Sometimes, for whatever reason,…
Why and How To Read More Books In The New Year
You already know reading books is a valuable use of time. That’s not new news. But you may not realize why — or just how beneficial reading books is. Reading helps you fall asleep, reduces stress, makes you smarter and feel better about yourself. It improves your vocabulary, ability to…
No New Year’s Resolutions Yet? Why It’s Ok To Take Your Time
If you were anywhere near social media on January 1, you absolutely saw two things: First, photos of whatever your friends, family, and colleagues did at the stroke of midnight; and second, what those same people have resolved to change, reassess, do, see, or…
Why All Artists And Creatives Should Volunteer Their Time
This time of year is by far the busiest for most nonprofit organizations. Many of them offer critical services which, during the cold fall and winter months, become even more necessary — not to mention the additional fundraising pushes in September through December who make…
4 Important New Year’s Resolutions For Artists
Losing weight, hitting the gym, cutting down on the booze. These are all admirable resolutions to make before the ball drops on New Year’s. But maybe you also really, truly want to bear down and start on your dream project. These resolutions should help you…
How Creative Routines Improve Your Health and Well-Being
Smoking, jogging, stress eating, meditating — daily routines play a big role in overall health and well-being. But should creative routines also be on that list? Several studies suggest that creative work and creativity, at a minimum, can boost mental health while others argue that…
We Made This For You | Free DIY Mistletoe Template
At CreativeLive, we believe that creativity is more than just a way of thinking — it’s a gift that you share with those around you. And we’re so honored that our audience chooses to share their creativity with us, every single day, whether it’s online or here…
Pumpkins and Power Drills: 10 Inspiring Jack-O’-Lantern Ideas
The Halloween season is upon us and trick-or-treaters will shortly be knocking down your door for delicious sweets! It is the time of year when we celebrate the transition of the seasons by adorning our porches with pumpkins and stocking our shelves with multi-hued ornamentals…
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