A Slob Comes Clean 361: Are You Hoarding Your Creativity?
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Jan 12, 2023 The podcast explores the concept of hoarding creativity and its effects on daily functioning and the home. The speaker discusses their anxiety about New Year's resolutions and the fear of running out of ideas. The connection between hoarding creativity and clutter is explored, emphasizing the importance of taking action and embracing imperfection. The value of firsthand experiences and the power of decluttering and organizing are discussed as ways to make room for creativity.
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Creativity Grows by Doing
- Holding back creativity out of fear it will run out actually limits creative output.
- Creativity grows by doing, not by hoarding ideas or waiting to act.
Creativity Correlates with Clutter
- Most people who struggle with clutter are highly creative.
- Creativity is spurred by action and reaction, not by collecting stuff without using it.
Try Creativity Before Decluttering
- Try creative activities imperfectly using supplies you already have to decide if you enjoy them.
- Acting on creativity helps decide what to keep and what to release from your space.