10 Ways to Stir up your Creative Self Belief

I lost something

It was a long time ago….I think

I no longer remember what it felt like to have it, to wholly and soully have it.

Children have it, I was a child once so I must have had it then.

Children are a reminder of what we all once had, that incredible, overwhelming belief in our ability to do and be anything at all.

A child is a musician, an artist, an actor, a singer, a dancer an athlete.  Often all in the one day.

Last week I went to a fabulous art exhibition.  It was held at the school and showcased the artwork from children aged 5 to 12 years.

All of them, such enthusiastic, incredible young artists.

Here is a sneaky peek.

When did I lose that unshakeable belief in myself as an artist.  When did I replace pride with self-consciousness and doubt.

When did the desire to be seen as an artist cease and blending into the background begin.

When did I no longer believe I could sing, dance and perform for an audience?

Where did all this belief go?

I am beginning to recapture some of it…….mmmm yes and it is a delicious feeling.

I feel it build when I take a great photo, complete a new video or even when I write a great piece for this blog.  I become impatient, excited ready to release it to the world.  Scared a little, which adds to the emotional build.  The delight in  knowing this is all my original work and the pride I feel as I develop my style, my flair.

Here is my latest offering, yes I could not resist, a new video.
A quick minute and a half of creative expression, both mine and the children’s.

Please enjoy

Now it is your turn.

Let’s stir up your self belief and give you a taste of that decadent feeling.
Yes you, you can do this.

The challenge : Do one artistic, creative thing and share it with someone.  Sounds scary, good that means you are getting the full experience.

Here are some suggestions

1. Take a creative photo of anything and post it on Facebook or Instagram
2. Write a poem and message it to a loved one
3. Sing out loud while making dinner and the family can hear you
4. Doodle at your desk and show the person sitting beside you
5. Grab a packet of coloured textas and draw a picture then put it up on the fridge at home….dont’ forget to put your name on it
6. Pick some flowers and arrange them yourself, then give the arrangement to a friend
7. Draw a picture with chalk on your driveway
8. Go to Picmonkey.com, upload a photo and add a message then share on social media
9. Go to a Dance Class with a friend and go nuts
10. Take an art class

Please add to the list in comments below and of course let me know what you get up to.

This will be fabulous fun….trust me