Create-Today with Beth Buffington

The Gratitude Advantage. How to Elevate Your Creativity and Well-being Register to the Create-Today Workshops! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar Get your complimentary call with Lisa: https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/ Hello, my creative friend! 🌟 In this episode of Create Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming back the amazing Lisa Murphy to explore the incredible impact of gra...

Register for a Create-Today Workshop! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar The Timeless Art of Storytelling Through Your Tales of Creativity In this episode of 'Create Today with Beth Buffington,' We muse over a mash up of the words memory and remember and think about what it means to 'rememory,' —mixing past recollections with present creations, and explore how art transcend...

Register for a Create-Today Workshop! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar During a Week of Overwhelm: Unlock Joy with the Power of Creative Play In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we explore the profound benefits of creative play for well-being and mental health. Amidst the stress of voting and election season and life's demands, Beth emphasizes the importance...

Secrets to Healthy Living with Lisa Murphy! 🌿 | Create Today with Beth Buffington Register for a Create-Today Workshop: https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar Get your complimentary call with Lisa:   https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/ I'm thrilled to welcome back Lisa Murphy, a healthy aging coach dedicated to helping creatives enhance their well-being in heart, mind, body, a...

Register to the Create-Today Workshops! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar Rekindle Your Creative Spark: Overcoming Burnout with Beth Buffington Feeling overwhelmed by creative burnout? Join me, in this episode of “Create Today” as we tackle the highs and lows of the creative process. Discover practical advice and actionable tips to combat fatigue and revitalize your creativity....

E44 Unlock Your Creativity: The Transformative Power of Doodling a classic replay Grab Your Seat At The Doodle Meditation Workshop! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar In this episode of 'BDI Create Today,' We will debunk myths that doodling is just a distraction. We explore scientific research about doodling, and you’ll learn insights from Dr. Sunny Brown's book 'The Doodle Revo...

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In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we look into the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and its role in enhancing creativity. Learn how focusing on your creative goals can help filter in positive inspiration and filter out negative distractions. Beth introduces her Doodle Meditation Workshop as a practical tool to activate your RAS, helping you manifest and reach your artisti...

Be a smarter - happier creative in 15 minutes a day! In this episode of 'Create Today,' we dive into the impact of dedicating just 15 minutes a day to become a smarter and happier creative. We’ll unpack the powerful benefits of integrating a small but consistent creative habit into your daily life. I’ll share some science behind creativity, and then give you a list of VERY simple tips and hacks fo...

Join me on a serene walk along Lake Michigan and we’ll explore the importance of finding time for yourself and your creative passions. In this episode of Create Today, we explore how simple rituals and self-care activities can rejuvenate your spirit and enhance creativity. Discover actionable tips on how to carve out time for YOU and your creativity amidst a busy life. Embrace the joy of doing thi...

Welcome to Create Today with Beth Buffington! In this episode we peer into our creative hearts to ponder a question many creatives face: 'What are you waiting for?' 
Join me as we explore how to rethink your creative journey... to overcome hesitation, and to take actionable steps towards achieving your dreams. Plus, learn about exciting creative workshops this Fall that are designed just for you –...

Harnessing Daily Creativity for a Happier, Healthier You! In this episode of “Create Today,” we explore how the power of creativity can enhance happiness, health, and even your creative success. We realize the importance of a daily creative practice, and how it can improve cognitive function, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Plus, you’ll discover how being part of a supportive communi...

In this episode of “Create-Today”, we talk about how my daily routine was upended this past Thursday - by a sudden family crisis. Together you and I will explore the role of creativity in maintaining resilience during crisis, and how leaning on a creative community can provide much-needed support. Get practical tips on staying creatively connected, so you can build the mental strength to handle li...

In this episode of Create Today, we explore the concept of how our creativity mirrors a sponge, absorbing everything in its environment. You’ll discover how our creative minds—absorb both good and bad influences. Listen in and learn easy ideas to ensure your creative sponge is soaking in a positive and inspiring environment. Tune in to discover how to protect and nourish and GROW your creativity!...

In this episode of Create Today, join me as we reminisce about the joy of getting that new box of crayons when it was time to go “back to school.” We’ll explore the emotional power of each of the eight iconic crayon colors. From the vivid reds to grounding browns, you’ll realize how each of these eight powerful colors can build confidence, fuel creativity, and influence YOUR daily life. We also di...

Today, we explore how embracing the positive aspect of 'abandon' can supercharge your creativity and enhance your happiness. Let’s explore how simple acts of creativity can relieve stress and improve mental well-being. Discover how simply dancing in your kitchen or doodling with a “what the hell, no one is watching” attitude can strengthen your well being, and increase your creative process. Join...

Snack your way to Creative Genius? Yes you can! Learn how to keep your imagination vibrant and stay focused by incorporating small, enjoyable creative activities into your daily life. From artistic tapas to avoiding creative junk food—discover amazing—and very useful hacks and strategies to enhance your creativity and achieve a balanced and healthy creative routine. Perfect for anyone looking to b...

Lately…life has been loud with news…extreme weather…conflicts. In this episode of BDI Create Today, we look at the significance of creativity in our daily lives, discussing how it allows us to be stronger for life’s daily hurdles— by helping us power up our creativity—enabling us to see beauty in opposites, foster innovation, and build empathy. We will examine how to carve out time for creative pu...

This week Beth explores the creative power of combining tandem strengths. Building on last week's interview with Mary Jo Hoffman, author of 'Still, the Art of Noticing,' Beth explores how mixing your creative strengths (like riding a tandem bike) can amplify your creativity. This episode offers powerful but usable ideas about how YOU can strengthen your creative skills by using and perfecting your...

This week Beth chats with Mary Jo Hoffman about her transformative journey from aerospace engineering to professional artist and author. Mary Jo shares how her personal project, “Still”, born out of a challenge to photograph found nature, evolved into over a decade-long creative practice. Listen is to a delightful discussion about the importance of consistency, how focus on a daily commitment can...

Our Create Today guest, Lori Siebert shares her creative journey, from art lessons at a young age to becoming a successful designer, teacher, and mentor. Lori highlights the importance of passion and curiosity in her work, recounts stories of overcoming fear, and encourages others to explore and honor their creative instincts. She discusses the significance of travel, collaboration, and the ritual...

In this episode of BDI Create Today, we explore the fourth and final word of the “Going FourWords” creative process—and that word is…Release. 
We discuss the importance of putting down your tools… and releasing your project into the world—to do what it was created to do! 
We talk about the common struggles creatives face, such as perfection paralysis and fear of rejection. You’ll gather up valuabl...

In this episode of BDI Create Today, we explore 'Refine', the third word in the four-part series on the "Going FourWords" Creative Process. This week we discuss the importance of focusing on a chosen idea and carrying it through to completion amidst common challenges like distractions and imposter syndrome. This episode is packed with practical tips to help you refine your creative process and ach...

Prepare to rocket your creativity – by going "FourWords" with your Creativity In this episode of BDI Create, the focus shifts to the second stage of the "Going FourWords" Creative Process – the 'Realize' phase. Listen in and discover two key methods to enhance how you see and process your world...by turning off autopilot and nurturing your curiosity. You'll discover tips on how to integrate this R...

Revive Your Creative Energy:  The essential first word in the Going “FOUR-words” Creative Process In this insightful episode of BDI Create Today, we dive into the super important first stage of the four-word creative process: REVIVE. Discover why when you REVIVE your creative energy -  you can produce your best work. Learn the importance of rest, how to incorporate rejuven...