Welcome to 31 Days: Creative Habit. I’m going to use the entire month of October to cultivate one habit: creating.
“Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is a result of good work habits.” – Twyla Tharp
I started reading Twyla Tharp’s book, The Creative Habit, years ago. I went slowly through the first couple of chapters, underlining, making notes, devouring every word. Then, as usually happens, life got busy. I put the book aside for other things.
I’ve definitely been creative in the years since I picked up the book, but I never really developed a creative habit . And lately, I haven’t been creative at all.
But I’ve been reading a lot about habit recently, and I think this might be the answer. I came across this video several months ago, and I found it fascinating:
I just started reading this book, The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg, last week. It reminded me of Twyla Tharp’s book, and when I started thinking about what to do for 31 Days, I realized this was the perfect opportunity for me to build my own creative habit.
I want to be successful, so I want to keep it simple. I want to set aside a time every day to make something. (I also want to finish reading these two books, apply what I learn from them, and share a little of that learning here.)
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okay…you’ve already inspired me. I ordered the book, the creative habit, from the library and watched the video about habit … then…feeling like i needed to kick my creativity butt i went and put the second layer of gesso on a canvas I am planning to create a collage on . can’t wait to see how you will inspire me next. :)
Yay! This made my day. Thanks, Chelsae!
Oooo….I just know this is going to be good!! Lately I have actually identified my “need to be creative” as something that is missing in my life. Right now I have a huge wooden picture frame sitting in my garage waiting for me to do something to it and I just cannot decide what. Inspire me, Nicole!! I am desperate :)
:) I’ll do my best! I don’t really have a plan yet – we’ll see what ends up being created. So looking forward to your post this month, too!
I’ve been reading the Power of Habit book already and contemplating my own habits, the ones I want and the ones I don’t. I think I’ll hunt out the Creative Habit book as well.
Just checked out your blog. Looks like we’ve been thinking similarly lately!
Feeling inspired…thanks, friend.
It’s going to be great!
Love it! Thanks for the info… Can’t wait for your next post.
Thank you so much!
I found your blog perusing other 31 dayers. I am a life-long dancer and I have perused The Creative Habit in the past but never picked it up… Probably out of sheer intimidation. I recently started The Artist’s Way, in a hope to get my self back in gear as an artist, but also just as a productive person. I’m looking forward to seeing how your month goes! Best of luck, lady!
Thanks so much! I’ve started The Artist’s Way a few times, but never finished it – maybe next year!
Great post! Thanks for putting up the video- it’s exactly what I needed to hear (got some bad habits I’m in the process of breaking!) Can’t wait to read your 31 day series! I myself am a newbie to blogging and have taken on the challenge as well! Can’t wait to read more about your creative journey :)
Thank you so much, Emily! Good luck to you on 31 days as well!