What Does It Mean to Have a Creative Mindset?

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In yesterday's post, we introduced the idea of cultivating a creative mindset—an essential tool not just for artistic endeavors but for personal growth as well. Today, we're going to dive deeper into what it really means to embrace this mindset. By developing curiosity, flexibility, and a willingness to take risks, you can unlock your creative … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Have a Creative Mindset?

How to Welcome More Creativity into Your Life: Key Lessons from The Spiritual Explorer

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https://thespiritualexplorer.blog/2024/06/13/embracing-creativity-how-to-invite-more-creativity-into-your-life/ Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck, wishing you could tap into more creativity but not knowing where to begin? No matter your project or creative desires, adopting a creative mindset is crucial to unlocking new levels of personal and creative potential. Creating room for your projects is essential, and developing a growth mindset … Continue reading How to Welcome More Creativity into Your Life: Key Lessons from The Spiritual Explorer

Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Ask Your 100-Year-Old Self

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What would your 100-year-old self say about the choices you’re making today? Influential authors like Matthew Dicks encourage us to gain perspective by consulting our future selves. This reflective practice can guide us to make decisions that favor lasting fulfillment over fleeting pleasures. In this new addition to the "Guiding Principles for a Good Life" series, I’ll show you how asking your 100-year-old self can become a powerful tool for prioritizing your goals and ensuring you lead a meaningful life. Curious to find out how? Keep reading!

Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Developing a Growth Mindset

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Continuing our exploration of guiding principles for living a good life, we turn to the insightful work of Carol Dweck. Dweck presents a transformative approach focused on personal development through a growth mindset. At the core of Dweck’s philosophy is the idea that talents and abilities can be developed through effort and learning. In this … Continue reading Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Developing a Growth Mindset