Time to tidy up, folks! In our final episode of the "Make Fun a Habit" series, I’m all about the importance of a little creative cleanup—both in our messy studios and in our chaotic minds. We dive into the concept of the "10 Second Tidy," inspired by kids’ shows, and how it can help us organize our thoughts for maximum creative output. Not only does this quirky cleanup reduce stress and boost productivity, but it also gives our motivation a nice little kick in the pants! So grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and join me as we wrap up this celebration of creativity and explore how to put fun back into our artistic lives. Let’s get messy and make some art, people!

30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips.

Questions

1. What ideas do you have?
2. What are the different categories of your ideas
3. How important are each of your ideas
4. What are the next steps you need to take to make progress on your ideas?
5. What tools and resources can you use to help sort and organize your ideas?
6. How can you make sure that your sorting and organizing system is flexible and sustainable?
7. How can you celebrate your successes as you sort and organize your ideas?

Action Items

1. What are your current goals
2. What ideas do you have for achieving your goals
3. Sort and organize your ideas
4. Prioritize your ideas
5. Take action on your ideas

Tips

1. Set aside time each day to sort and organize your ideas
2. Start small
3. Enlist the help of others
4. Make it fun
5. Reward Yourself

As we close the chapter on our Make Fun a Habit series, this episode is a celebration of creativity, inspiration, and a little bit of messiness! I’m Timothy, your guide through the artistic chaos, and in this final episode, we’re diving into the 30th chapter of Mike Brennan's workbook, featuring the wonderfully whimsical '10 Second Tidy.' Sounds easy, right? But it’s not just about cleaning up our physical spaces; it’s about clearing out the clutter in our minds too! I share my personal anecdotes about juggling parenthood with creativity, and how this simple practice can help us channel our thoughts into tangible projects. Spoiler alert: I’m also gearing up to conquer the watercolor world, which has evaded me for far too long! Let’s talk about how to organize our creative ideas, prioritize what’s important, and maybe even indulge in a little fun while we’re at it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your creative pursuits, this episode is a must-listen!

Takeaways:

• The last episode of the Make Fun a Habit series brings a playful twist to organizing your creative thoughts, encouraging a '10 second tidy' approach to decluttering your mind.
• Timothy Kimo Brien emphasizes that reducing stress and boosting productivity can be as simple as cleaning up your mental space, so let's tidy up those ideas!
• In the creative world,...