The Power of Rituals in Our Creative Practices

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In this week's regular season episode, Melissa and Heather explore the transformative power of intentional rituals in our creative practices. Rituals are different from habits. And, there's real science behind them and how they affect our brains. They can help shape our creative mindset, help us achieve a state of flow, quite our inner critic and much more!

Do you have a particular ritual or rituals you perform in your creative practice? Share it with us in the comments, on our Instagram account or our YouTube channel!

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This episode is for creatives who...

  • struggle with settling into creative work

  • need help with focus in their creative practice

  • find it challenging to quiet their inner voice and critic

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