Ep. 120: 6 Ways to Boost Your Creativity

Creativity makes us feel alive, open, and expansive. It’s also one of the most essential skills you can have when solving complex problems and adapting to changing times. Yet we live in a world where creativity is undervalued, and we block ourselves from being creative by playing small or quitting when things get uncomfortable. In this skill-building episode, clinical psychologist and creativity seeker Dr. Diana Hill will walk you through 6 evidence-based and time-tested steps to boosting your creativity today!
Listen and learn:
Contexts that will support your creativity
The Neuroscience of Creativity
Why you need to let it be bad before it can become good
The value of mind wandering
The importance of creating with others
How to refine your creativity
Letting it all go
About Diana Hill
Diana Hill, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, The ACT Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives.
Integrating her 20+ years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana leads retreats and workshops internationally at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, Yoga Soup, and Insight Timer Meditation. She is on the board of the Institute for Better Health and blogs for Psychology Today and Mindful.org. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two boys and bee guardian. Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TH-cam (@drdianahill) to learn more.
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