Direct Your Resources & Devote Your Attention

Last week we talked about purification – the refinement phase of the creative process – but it can be difficult to get there if you’re busy, scatterbrained, or have trouble focusing on just one thing.  Directing is your answer.  In this episode, Dan and Andrew discuss what it means to direct your attention and resources to the process of creation. Your energy is one of your greatest assets as a creative, so they’re sitting down today to offer you valuable insight on how you can utilize this and direct that energy toward productivity and commitment.  “When we’re in that mode or we want to get in that mode, it’s time to be nurturing for that creative self. So it’s not the time to punish, discipline… Look, if you’re aiming to get those creative thoughts coming, they come from being open and joyful and happy, usually.” – Andrew (11:03) Creativity requires a certain level of intention but also grace. If you’re struggling to sit down and focus, there are a few things you can try. Whether it’s cultivating stillness to restore balance or creating a routine to foster that intention, always remember that these are tools to simply access your creativity. The resources inside yourself are invaluable.  “Recognize that you… transmit empowering resources. It’s like, ‘I have empowering resources inside myself, and I can transmit them. I’m directing – I can transmit them to specific areas.” – Andrew (17:05) Check back in next time to hear about another facet of creativity.  In This Episode: (1:04) Directing resources and focus (6:22) Your energy is critical to your creativity (9:19) The struggle to focus on one thing (10:06) How to use intent and grace as tools for focus  (12:28) How to balance and manage different creative possibilities  (14:19) Dan reveals the enemy of creativity (14:58) A few exercises to restore focus, balance, and harmony Resources & Links: Dan Nestle LinkedIn Andrew Silberman LinkedIn Get a G.R.I.P. on Creativity by Andrew Silberman The Remote Work Companion   The Dan Nestle Show