Keri Smith's "Activities to Fuel a Creative Life"

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1. 1. identify things i liked doing as a child when playing Drag me to re-order

2. 2. Doodle wildly (try new colors and techniques) Drag me to re-order

3. 3. make a paper doll of yourself Drag me to re-order

4. 4. make origami lanterns in all colors and hang them in your workspace Drag me to re-order

5. 5. knit or crochet something fun and meaningful Drag me to re-order

6. 6. reread your favorite children's books Drag me to re-order

7. 7. dress up just for fun Drag me to re-order

8. 8. sew a rag doll Drag me to re-order

9. 9. make cookies in spectacular shapes Drag me to re-order

10. 10. have a lunch date with yourself to try a new restaurant Drag me to re-order

11. 11. Send a postcard to each of my friends. Drag me to re-order

12. 12. try and listen to new genres of music Drag me to re-order

13. 13. add more color to your wardrobe Drag me to re-order

14. 14. send someone an anonymous gift Drag me to re-order

15. 15. view your world from upside down (headstands or hanging) Drag me to re-order

16. 16. create an inspiration corner in your room Drag me to re-order

17. 17. dare yourself to take one small risk a week Drag me to re-order

18. 18. wreck a sketchbook (fill it up with anything) Drag me to re-order

19. 19. exercise: write down as many uses as you can think of for a pencil. try to get to 100. Drag me to re-order

20. 20. create a comfort zone with a cozy chair, your favorite books and a pot of tea Drag me to re-order

21. 21. create an altar: set up icons, candles, incense and pictures of things that move you . . . say a prayer Drag me to re-order

22. 22. set up a tent or make a blanket fort. fill it with pillows, snacks, and your journal. don't forget the exotic music. Drag me to re-order

23. 23. personal spa: fill your bathroom with candles, essential oils, and mud masks. sink into a bubble-filled tub. unravel. Drag me to re-order

24. 24. define your wants Drag me to re-order

25. 25. identify your ideal life Drag me to re-order

26. 26. your life is your art: close your eyes. slowly open them and write about the first thing you see. try to imagine that you are seeing it for the first time. look first at the bottom half of the object or person or view. have a conversation with that part. Drag me to re-order

27. 27. be your own research project: create a box of secrets. include recipes, inspiring newspaper clippings, colors, textures, and quotes - whatever moves you! use the box of secrets as inspiration for living out loud. Drag me to re-order

28. 28. create a list of things you have always wanted to do but never found the time or courage to try. choose your top five and take baby steps to do them. Drag me to re-order

29. 29. wander aimlessly through stores and write down what you find. no need to spend alot of cash, just be present . . . Drag me to re-order

30. 30. make a finder (a small piece of cardboard with a one-inch-square hold cut out in the middle). viewing the world through this context forces you to lose context and content, and to greatly shift your perception. use when looking through magazines or walkin Drag me to re-order

31. 31. make papier mache beads Drag me to re-order

32. 32. decorate with origami Drag me to re-order

33. 33. make a word tree: take paper or cardboard and using bright colors paint a dozen inspiring words to describe yourself. cut them out and hang them with string. Drag me to re-order

34. 34. make glass lanterns: find some old glass jars. start collaging the outside with thin bits of paper & glue stick. fill the bottom with sand and add a candle. Drag me to re-order

35. 35. journal writing: collect information, quites, concepts and book summaries to add to your journal Drag me to re-order

36. 36. journal writing: go to a fancy cafe just to sit and write in your journal Drag me to re-order

37. 37. journal writing: collect things to glue into the pages (it helps to carry glue). it feels good to fill the pages. Drag me to re-order

38. 38. journal writing: write whatever comes into your head. don't judge it. let it be. get it out. Drag me to re-order

39. 39. journal writing: sit on a park bench and write about your surroundings Drag me to re-order

40. 40. journal writing: pretend to write a letter to a friend (you don't have to mail it) Drag me to re-order

41. 41. creativity soup: you will need your favorite soup recipe, the ingredients, good china, flowers, candles, your journal, and soothing music. 1) prepare the soup with love. enjoy the process. 2) set the table. pretend the queen is visiting. 3) slowly savor y Drag me to re-order

42. 42. magic oracles: choose a book or two. maybe it's an old favorite, or a library book, or even the phone book. close your eyes, ask a question about the future, and open the book to see what you find. let the oracle tell you the thing you most need to hear. Drag me to re-order

43. 43. have a theme movie night. create a meal around the theme of a movie. dress up as one of the characters. Drag me to re-order

44. 44. read at lunch. the perfect time for those who think they don't have time to read. Drag me to re-order

45. 45. put postcards of artwork on the inside of your cupboards. you will be constantly exposed to beauty. Drag me to re-order

46. 46. send inspiring and encouraging postcards. (it will come back to you.) Drag me to re-order

47. 47. take daily walks. people who walk daily are usually happier! Drag me to re-order

48. 48. make homemade lip balm Drag me to re-order

49. 49. Laugh a LOT! Laugh from the gut. Bellow. Purge. Affirm. Guffaw. NEVER take life or yourself too seriously. Drag me to re-order

50. 50. Make your own fun regularly. You have the power to give your life meaning. Plan a creative party. Sew something new. Try a new recipe. Create your own games. Drag me to re-order

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