Making Time for Creativity
Guest: Wendy Conklin
Making Time for Creativity With Wendy Conklin (Ep. 153)
“Looking back, I'm really glad I bet on myself. That was the best thing I could have done,” shares Wendy Conklin, founder of Chair Whimsy. Wendy is an artisan, designer, and educator who uses her chairs to teach others how to bring creativity into their lives. In this episode, Wendy joins host Cheri to talk about the importance of making time for creativity as an adult.
Entrepreneurs often struggle with knowing how to involve creativity in their work. No matter what kind of job you have, even if it is not in a particularly creative field, you can still incorporate play. When you get really hands-on, that activity links with your brain and allows for creativity to happen. Allowing yourself to play requires you to allow yourself to mess up. There is great freedom in being able to make mistakes without getting hung up on them. This way you can get into a playful headspace and brainstorm creative solutions in a way that is playful and largely stress-free.
Kids are not the only ones who need to play. Play and creativity are very beneficial for adults as well. When you learn how to play and incorporate that creativity into your professional space, you are setting yourself up for a more enjoyable life.
Quotes
“Looking back, I'm really glad I bet on myself. That was the best thing I could have done. And I just think that more people should just bet on themselves. It gets me up in the morning.” (9:01-9:14 | Wendy)
“You know your business better than any expert out there.” (9:41-9:44 | Wendy)
“Research has shown us that tactile doing, touching with your hands, connects to your brain and allows creativity to happen.” (15:44-15:54 | Wendy)
“We all need more play. All of us adults do, and many of us just don't know how to do it.” (18:56-19:01 | Wendy)
“When you go ahead and set your price really high, you are setting yourself up for that perceived value.” (22:50-22:57 | Wendy)
“Life is not about working 24/7. It is about doing your work, but also enjoying life too.” (23:39-23:46 | Wendy)
Links & Resources
Connect with Wendy Conklin:
Website: https://chairwhimsy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairwhimsy/
Wendy’s Book: https://chairwhimsy.com/book/
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