How to nurture your inner child
I'm going through the Artist's Way, a fantastic book (or course, as the author Julia Cameron puts it) to unblock my inner artist.
You'd ask, what has that to do with sustainability or change-making?
I firmly believe in the fact that we all have an inner artist in us... think about when you were a child and you made artwork after artwork without fearing judgement.
But when did you last pick up a paintbrush?
And getting in touch with your inner child and your inner artist it's not just for "creatives".
It can help your everyday life in so many ways whether you are a head of sustainability or a stay-at-home parent:
- It makes your problem-solving more creative and collateral;
- it provides ideas for your social media content;
- it helps address your work challenges with more calm and clarity;
- it gives you a breather from the bad news and negativity of the world around you;
- it builds your resilience;
- it enriches and expands your life sideways.
My favourite way to do that is to draw while listening to audiobooks or podcasts in bed in the evenings - the video below shows my current progress with a portrait of Audrey Hepburn I'm drawing on my iPad.
But you could wear a colourful outfit that is gathering dust in the closet.
Grab a few magazines and a glue stick and collage a vision board.
Dance to your teenage years' favourite music in the kitchen.
Cook a beautiful cake from scratch.
Take your inner child to a fun experience or a concert.
Whatever makes your inner child happy.
Just do it.
It's the best way to say to yourself: I love you and you are worthy of time, care and attention.
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