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“Intentional imperfectionism is the same thing as self-compassion. It comes down to forgiving yourself for being human.”
Melissa Dinwiddie is a self-described Happiness Catalyst and Creativity Instigator – her passion for bringing creative play back into your life is infectious! Not only that, but she knows a thing or two about using creativity to amp up productivity and make a real impact in the world.
Melissa and I talk about the power of tapping into your inner four-year-old; how practicing “intentional imperfectionism” might just help you achieve more; and the surprising side effect of doing the things you love more often.
An artist in multiple forms, Melissa Dinwiddie models living a full-color life and shares her writings, artwork and music on her blog, Living A Creative Life, where you can also find her podcast, Live Creative Now! Through Creative Sandbox Solutions, she also helps organizations increase their productivity and future-proof their plans through play.
Highlights
- Why Melissa believes that creativity is “radical self-care”
- The fear that keeps us from letting go of being perfect (and how to move past it)
- How “forbidden foods” might actually help you be healthier
- Why thinking like a four-year-old” is key to your wellbeing
- How forgetting to shave one of your legs makes you a role model
- A simple daily practice to amp up your focus, willpower, and patience
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Book recommendation: The Willpower Instinct, Kelly McGonigal (plus her TED talks)
Melissa’s book: Creative Sandbox Way
Melissa’s business: Creative Sandbox Solutions
Lara’s 8-week total health and wellness program for women, Vibrant Health Playbook
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