The Creativity Mindset

The Creativity Mindset At The Creativity Mindset we believe in human potential and we want everyone to experience better mental fitness through creative activities.

Neuroscience-informed workshops to reset the brain's stress responses and Drawing and Talking interventions.

Stress is something all of us experience at different points in life or work.That is why I believe creativity should be ...
21/04/2026

Stress is something all of us experience at different points in life or work.

That is why I believe creativity should be part of the conversation. Not as performance, and not because anyone needs to be artistic, but because creative activity can offer a practical way to slow down, reset and create a little breathing space when pressure builds.

For , please try to think about how you slow down, reset and think more clearly. Could you use something creative to do more of this?

We often treat rest as something we have earned.But biologically, it works the other way around.The brain needs periods ...
05/04/2026

We often treat rest as something we have earned.

But biologically, it works the other way around.

The brain needs periods of lower stimulation to consolidate information, regulate stress responses and restore cognitive capacity. Without that, thinking becomes slower, reactions become sharper, and decision-making quality drops.

After a long weekend, the question isn’t how quickly we can get back to full speed.

It’s whether we’ve created enough space to actually recover.

Sustainable performance depends on it. Happy Easter if you're celebrating.

Not every reset needs to be a formal wellbeing course or session.Sometimes it looks like:• stepping away from your scree...
30/03/2026

Not every reset needs to be a formal wellbeing course or session.

Sometimes it looks like:

• stepping away from your screens
• sketching out an idea instead of typing it
• taking a few minutes to think without input
• listening to a favourite song

Creative, low-pressure activities can help the brain shift out of reactive mode and back into reflective thinking.

Small changes in how we pause can have a measurable impact on how we perform.

28/03/2026

Try this today or at the weekend:

Draw your day using just 3 shapes. Or if it feels better, just use one colour to move across the page.

No words. No detail. No pressure.

It’s a simple way to process what’s happened without overthinking it.

Good for children. Just as useful for adults.

Under pressure the brain shifts resources.The prefrontal cortex which is responsible for reasoning and decision-making, ...
25/03/2026

Under pressure the brain shifts resources.

The prefrontal cortex which is responsible for reasoning and decision-making, becomes less efficient when stress levels are high. At the same time, threat systems become more active.

This is why even highly capable people can struggle to think clearly under sustained pressure.

Cognitive overload is not a motivation issue. It’s a neurological one.

If you're feeling under pressure stop asking "how can I do more?" and saying "I need more time", start creating space to think better which means learning to stop and pause.

13/03/2026

For many people, creativity isn’t just a hobby. This can be especially true for those who are neurodiverse.

It can be a way to process our emotions, organise our thoughts, and make sense of things when words don’t quite come.

I’m learning more about this as members of our family go through the neurodiversity assessment process. This is a project I’m painting about shame and fear (a bit dark I know), but I am working on personifying these emotions to process them better.

Sometimes a quiet moment with paint or a pencil creates the kind of thinking space that talking alone doesn’t.

12/03/2026

Celebrating 1 year on Facebook? I can’t actually believe this is true?!

Thank you to all my followers for your support. I am so grateful for every interaction and like at this stage in The Creativity Mindset’s journey 🙏🤗🎉

I’ve been thinking a lot about inclusion recently, for women because of , but also for those who are neurodiverse. As m...
11/03/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about inclusion recently, for women because of , but also for those who are neurodiverse.

As my daughter goes through neurodiversity assessments, I’ve found myself reflecting on my own “quirks” and recognising traits I carry that perhaps weren’t always understood growing up, or as a grown-up!?

It’s reminded me how differently people think, process and express themselves.

Sometimes the loudest voices shape the conversation, but that doesn’t mean everyone has had the space to contribute in ways that work for them.

I’ve become increasingly interested in how creative activities can open that space. Drawing, making, reflecting or simply working with our hands can help people process thoughts and feelings in ways that words sometimes can’t.

Creativity isn’t only for artists. It’s something deeply human that can help us understand ourselves and each other a little better.

A first manga drawing from another second hand book. My young person loved copying the manga drawing style and did a gre...
26/02/2026

A first manga drawing from another second hand book. My young person loved copying the manga drawing style and did a great job on her attempt.

Creative time together is so chilled and it helps me connect with her, even when we are both a bit wired after busy days!!

Burnout conversations often focus on workload. "There's just too much I need to do". But attention fragmentation may als...
26/02/2026

Burnout conversations often focus on workload. "There's just too much I need to do".

But attention fragmentation may also be part of the equation.

When people switch tasks constantly, respond to notifications and operate in reactive mode, the brain remains in low-level stress activation - think "I've got too many tabs open"!!

Sustained, absorbed attention (we sometimes call this “flow”) reduces stress markers and supports recovery. Creative activity is a great way to achieve this for everyone - young or old!

Creative exercises though are not about producing good art. They are structured pauses that allow the nervous system to reset and attention to stabilise.

In our modern world we can all allow more time for

13/02/2026

This week I’ve been thinking about how differently creativity can show up in our lives, as individuals, but also at different stages of our lives.

At home, we instinctively understand that children learn through play, exploration and making sense of the world at their own pace. We let children explore and create (particularly outdoors - think den building).

At work, we often forget that adults can still learn in the same ways.

Sometimes at work we expect creativity on demand, without creating the conditions for it. We value the outcomes, but forget to value the processes that produce them.

My creative wellbeing work aims to bridge that gap. It brings the same principles we know support learning and regulation into adult working lives.

I also work with children who are not allowed sufficient creativity in our school system, given them the opportunity to explore their emotions through a Drawing and Talking intervention.

When people are supported to think, explore and reflect, performance and wellbeing improve as a result.

If you'd like to hear more please send me a message!

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