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Episode 2
Grateful AF (Create Happy Podcast, Episode 2)
Sometimes, less is more. But not with gratitude. With gratitude, I believe that more is more. Maybe that’s why, in episode 2 of the Create Happy podcast, my co host Shawn and I chose to share not 3, not 10, but 100 things we each are grateful for. (If that doesn’t qualify as “Grateful AF,” […]

Episode 1
Light Your Fire (Create Happy Podcast, Episode 1)
When you create, you can be fueled by many things: necessity, obligation, want, envy, boredom—just to name a few. But the best fuel for your creativity, by a long shot, is passion. That’s why, in Episode 1 of the Create Happy podcast, we talk about what it means to light your fire. Take a listen […]

Creativity
How to Push Through Your Creative Blocks
It has happened to the best of us: the creativity is flowing, you are getting things done, you feel good about your latest project, and then all of the sudden—you’re blocked. Whether it’s a temporary hurdle or a long-lasting struggle, creative blocks are annoying at best and depressing at worst. But even the most creative […]

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Create Happy: A Podcast for Creatives
At Design.org, we are committed to providing content for creatives that is as useful as it is inspiring. Up to this point, we’ve been delivering this content here on our blog, as well as on our Instagram page. We’ve covered a vast range of topics: everything from “Why Your Best Ideas Come to You in […]

Creativity
How Taking a Walk Resets Your Creativity
Some days, creativity comes easy. Other days, not so much. Every creative has had those moments when it feels like the creative juices just aren’t flowing, or your muse decided to call it quits early. During these moments, it’s important to know how to reset your creativity so that you can let go of the […]

Creativity Happiness Lifestyle
Should You Quit Your Job Right Now?
2021 seems to have been the year of the career change for many people. According to this article, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August of 2021. It seems as though pandemic-fueled burnout is rearing its ugly head, and workers are ready for change. It may even have you wondering: should you quit your […]

Creativity
What to Do with Creative Envy
If you are a creative person, or you want to be a creative person, then it’s extremely likely that you’ve experienced creative envy at some point. I think of creative envy as being envious of someone else’s creativity—a sentiment of “I wish I was as creative as them.” It’s a thought that I myself have […]

Creativity
How to Let Go of Creative Ideas that Aren’t Working
When it comes to creativity, there’s no such thing as perfection. Creatives have to try, fail, and try again (and again) in their efforts to expand their creativity and live a creative life they love. And things don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, a creative person doesn’t quite have the skill they need to […]