The Creative Condition podcast Ep 283: A Creativity and Mental Wellbeing Checklist?
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Jan 14, 2026 Explore the fascinating overlap between mental wellness and creative expression. Ben shares his own experiences with anxiety and how journaling became a vital tool for recovery. He highlights the importance of playfulness and curiosity in combating anxiety while emphasizing that creativity is essential to human wellbeing. The conversation shifts to embracing impermanence as a way to appreciate life’s moments. Discover how small acts of generosity can reignite your creative spark and restore a sense of purpose.
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Use Journaling To Externalise Thought
- Do journal to externalise thoughts and take authorship of your mental state through writing.
- Use journaling to track progress and talk yourself through core beliefs and next steps.
Wellbeing And Creativity Mirror Each Other
- Ben realised the habits that support mental well-being are the same as those that support healthy creativity.
- He argues creativity and wellbeing are inseparable and mutually reinforcing.
Pavement Chalk Moment
- Ben describes colouring a pavement brick during a dog walk and noticing he wouldn’t have done that while anxious.
- The small playful act signalled his return to curiosity and helped him notice progress in recovery.
