This episode is just in the nick of time! As we approach a brand new year, goals and vision setting is on many of our minds. We think about what we desire and the life that we truly want to live.
This episode isn’t about goal setting though. It’s about bringing your ideas to life!
The only way to make your dreams a reality is to start taking action on your ideas. Good ideas can sit around for years...or even lifetimes, without ever being brought into reality. This happens for so many reasons - aside from sheer fear stopping you from taking action (self doubt, overwhelm, insecurity…)
you can also get stuck if you have a bunch of ideas and don’t know which one to go with. Or for some people, time was never taken time to get clear on their idea so it eventually became a pipe dream.
Ariane Schuessler, Creative Clarity Coach, is here to tell you that
It’s never too late, an idea is never too crazy and you have to trust in your own strength!
Ariane is a German Canadian who currently resides in Black Forest in Germany. Having tried everything from pottery to herbology and even art therapy, she knows a thing or two about creativity. She loves helping women who have many creative ideas but are uncertain on how to bring them to life.
In this episode, we have a marvelous conversation about the aliveness of creativity and how pertinent it is for creating joy in our lives. We also discuss ideas, clarity, intuition and overcoming fears to help bring your brightest ideas to life.
Plug in those earbuds and fuel up with inspiration to TAKE ACTION!
Topic Summary:
What’s creativity and why it’s important to have in your life
Where do people get stuck with their ideas
Common fears for pursuing an idea
Overcoming fears
Trusting intuition
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Key Nuggets:
Creative Living
Creativity is the sense of aliveness of being human. Having tried everything from pottery to herbology and art therapy, Ariane has witnessed how beautiful the creative process is.
Everybody is creative - creativity is a way of life. It’s about having an idea, getting clear on it and bringing it to life.
Lessons from living a creative life
Trust your own intuition and give it [your ideas] time
We don’t fit into one mold and we need to find our own concoction of strengths to work with
Ariane has learned to prioritize self care so that she can continue coming up with great ideas and stay in the right mindset – she particularly loves walks in nature with her dog. This is where she gets energized and have space for ideas to flow and clarify themselves.
Sorting your ideas
When you have many ideas then start by brainstorming them all down. Make them tangible - do research on them and even start looking at how much it would cost if you were to pursue it.
Also helps to bounce your ideas with somebody that you trust. Talking can help bring clarity.
Pursuing Ideas
Common fears when it comes to pursuing an idea includes insecurity, overwhelm, doubt and feeling like we have to do it all by ourselves (like as if we magically need to know what the right idea to choose is). Echoing above, this is where it helps to talk out your idea with somebody that you trust, like a coach.
How to know if an idea is right for you
To know if an idea is right for you, simply try it!
But also…
After you do your research and look the time, financial and resource investment that it will take to pursue your idea, take honest reflection and ask yourself:
Am I really up to this reality? Is this the lifestyle that I would like to live?
For example, the idea of owning a coffee shop might be nice but will you be happy waking up in the early hours of the morning to open up?
Also reflect on your intention for pursuing an idea
How do I want this idea to serve me? Am I trying to earn money with it or is it a creative outlet?
Overcoming Fear
Fear will always be present. Acknowledge its presence, don’t push it away. As Elizabeth Gilbert suggests - let fear be there. Just put it in the backseat rather than letting it drive.
Do mindset work around your fear with affirmations and recognition of old belief patterns
Ariane has come up with a few ways to deal with her own fears:
She started the practice of honestly looking at herself in the mirror for pep talks when she had to defend her masters. A connection to herself helped her reinforce the strength within her.
Has a jar of self-care suggestions (ex. spa day, writing a letter to a friend…) so that she always has tools in place that make her feel good.
Build up people around you who support you
Tuning Into Intuition
Ariane has a few practices to help tune into her inner knowing:
“pockets of nothingness” - time in her day where nothing is scheduled and she has the freedom to choose what she’d like to do in the moment
Take yourself seriously - write out your ideas and take action on them like doing research
Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day. Give it time to brew, create and happen.
One of Your Biggest Lessons So Far:
Don’t underestimate the power of being listened to and to discuss ideas with somebody. Through the synergy with the exchange of these ideas, things move forward and you come into action.
What is one nugget of wisdom that you would share with fellow seekers who are on this journey of growth and transformation?
It’s never too late, an idea is never too crazy….have trust in your own strength!
If you have any questions for Ariane or want to learn more, connect with her through:
Website: www.derarianefaden.ca
Email: ariane@derarianefaden.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/der_ariane_faden/