Module Nine: Unleashing your creativity
Are you stalled on a creative project?
Or do you feel that you are unable to express your creativity?
If so, you are not alone and living in a world where there are so many judgments on what we do from society, there is no wonder we don’t want to put ourselves out there creativity! The main reason that we tend to hold back is fear of failure and this module aims to explore what is holding you back from being creative in your world.
This module explores what blocks creativity and how to overcome these barriers to contribute to the world. Life is a creation in itself, it is down to us to create it as nobody is coming, so let’s start designing the life we want right here, right now.
Step 1: Watch the recorded coaching module
Just click the play button on the embedded video and take notes.
Step 2: Download the presentation
Reducing your distractions through saying no.
Step 3: Allocate time to do the work
Now it is time to become aware of your distractions, then you can make subtle changes to our working environment and lifestyle to accommodate it. There are some useful tried and tested templates in order to do this and start to increase closing the loops on your tasks. The end result will be that you get that feeling of accomplishment reducing the feeling of overwhelmed that all experience.
Coach Advice: "Finding out what distracts you will lead to more awareness as there are some things that we don’t know that distracts us.”
Be kind to yourself, as we do live in a world full of distractions. Once you have found out what distracts you the most, investigate it and put tools in place to counteract the distraction. This can be done with a professional ADHD coach to make lasting changes. When you find you are off task, consider that it will take longer to get to your overall intention for your life. Mindfulness can help you develop one pointedness which will increase your focus and concentration.
Step 4: Download the templates
In order to help you put some changes in place, templates for planning are provided so you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Of course there are also many apps that can help along the way too, but the important thing is to be consistent with what works for you. Just download each one and print your own copies. Alternatively you can create your own in evernote or another note organising app. The distraction test has been the most useful template for our clients and remember there is no right or wrong, just what is.
Celebrating ADHD run weekly group sessions on each module so you might find it useful to join one of those LIVE online webinars. The benefits of this are that you will start to realise that you are not alone in these struggles with unleashing creativity. We want you to start fulfilling your potential and thriving with ADHD so start listening to our Celebrating ADHD podcast to get some inspiration. There is a recommended episode for each module.
Recommended Podcast for this module:
Recommended Mindfulness Practice for this module:
Here is where you can apply your creativity to a mindful practice of walking. We all learn how to walk when we are younger and over the years we pick up bad habits which affect our posture and can cause back pain over time. This introduction to mindful walking will give you an idea of how to practice mindful walking - who says meditation has to be done sitting down! The benefits of mindful walking are that you can get present to avoid negative thoughts through shifting the focus into the body as well as improving your posture. We suggest you practice mindful walking for 5 minutes every day until you move on to the next module.
Step 5: Book a coaching review or take time out to reflect yourself
It is important to monitor and track our progress along the way in order to take charge of your ADHD. For example through taking the time out to do this reflection will highlight what is working for and what is not. This will save time in the long term as why to continue doing something that is not working for you and also if something is working for you, then why not do more of it? Therefore, please take this step as it is essential to the journey. You can even book a review session with a professional ADHD coach at a reduced rate below and then an online form will be sent to you in order to prepare for the session.
Monitor and track your progress.
Now it is time to review your module to see what you have learned and what changes you are putting in place. It is advisable that this is booked with one of our professional ADHD coaches.