Didn’t want to leave you hanging so here’s part two of my book review on The Art of Creativity, 7 Powerful Habits to Unlock Your Full Potential, by Susie Pearl. This second (and final) episode looks at habits four through seven.
Just a reminder that there are two episodes on the one book because the original, rough recording of the full episode was close to two hours! While I managed to whittle it down to an hour and eighteen minutes, Garage Band told me it was more than the maximum allowable length for a “song”.
📝Notes on this Episode
We’re looking at the last four habits that will help us to unlock our full creative potential which are:
boosting our brainwave states & mind-mapping
self-care & nourishing the soul
being a maverick
future gazing.
Each Chapter/Habit has many journaling prompts as well as other creative exercises. I did most but not all and share my reflections.
🧠 Habit 4 - Boosting Brainwave States & Mind-Mapping
This chapter explores how creativity isn’t just inspiration but is also neurological. Susie looks at all five brainwave states (delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma), at how they affect us, and how we can shift states to access deeper creativity.
She introduces Mind Mapping as a non-linear, visual thinking tool that mirrors how the brain actually works. Mind Mapping helps to connect ideas and expands how we see creative endeavours. We can find possibilities instead of limitations.
🌿 Habit 5 - Self-Care & Nourishing the Soul
This chapter reframes self-care as a creative responsibility, not an indulgence. When we’re depleted, whether it be emotionally, physically, or spiritually, our imagination narrows; when we’re nourished, it expands. Susie’s reading from my Pillars of Health playbook, mentioning many of the same things I do for replenishment: good sleep, good food, good relationships, juicy movement, etc. etc.
🧨 Habit 6 - Be a Maverick
This chapter is about courage and not being afraid to shake things up. Susie invites readers to question norms, challenge expectations, and trust their inner authority even if it means standing apart. Staying curious and embracing our authenticity will help us find our creativity.
🔮 Habit 7: Future-Gazing
The final habit focuses on creativity as a future-shaping tool. In our exceedingly fast paced world and especially with the advent of AI, Susie encourages us to consciously incorporate creativity into our lives, projects, and identities. As we move into the future our humanity and creativity is what separates us from machines.
🔗Links
Susie Pearl’s website with book information: https://www.susiepearl.com/books/the-art-of-creativity/
More of Me, your host, Bec Forde: https://www.thevibrancysociety.com/
