Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel Suleika Jaouad on Living Well Through Uncertainty and the Healing Power of Creativity
May 5, 2025
Suleika Jaouad, a bestselling author and cancer survivor, shares her insights on living well amid uncertainty. She discusses how creativity can transform adversity into art and purpose, highlighting her journey through leukemia. The conversation touches on the healing power of deep friendships, the significance of a 100-day journaling challenge, and rethinking productivity through kindness and bravery. Suleika emphasizes the importance of curiosity and play as daily rituals, encouraging listeners to embrace resilience and joy even in their darkest moments.
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Identity Rethought Through Illness
- Suleika Jaouad shared how her identity and self-worth were wrapped up in productivity during her leukemia treatment.
- Hospital isolation forced her to reevaluate what was truly important and reroute her priorities profoundly.
Creativity Is Innate and Vital
- Creativity is inherent and essential to all aspects of life, not just traditional artistic activities.
- Self-consciousness stifles creativity, but reconnecting through free play and journaling revives it.
Cultivate Creativity With Consistency
- Cultivate creativity through consistent practice, like journaling, using prompts for guidance.
- Structure and commitment help overcome resistance and unlock the real benefits of creative habits.
