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By Jan Gutowski, Creativity CoachFebruary 9, 2021 Oh boy, did I ever need some creative therapy time this week! Isn't it funny how we can be feeling all about it one week, and then dive in head-first into a low-vibe sewage trench the next? I guess being able to identify our individual triggers is the... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach So many of us are still reeling from the craziness of 2020; so as we reflect on the things we have lost (or gained) over the course of the past year, it is important to remember the power of gratitude for even the smallest accomplishments, joys or learnings. This year... Continue Reading →
A creative gift which helps to rekindle memories, but also still serves a practical purpose.
February 10, 2019 By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach "This world is but a canvas for our imagination" - Henry David Thoreau "I cannot do this since I'm not creative!" says the friend, co-worker or student. Or, sometimes we even say this of ourselves. Part of the problem might be that we really don't know how... Continue Reading →
Jan Gutowski10/8/23 It's Sunday night, and as I anticipate getting back into the work routine for the week, I wanted to squeeze in one last little creative project for the weekend. I had seen "Ghost in a Bottle" crafts before, and I always wanted to try them using sculpting clay instead of cloth. It is... Continue Reading →
By Jan GutowskiMay 21, 2023 I am just over one year into a new career, and I have been asked if I have spent any time looking back on my previous career situation. The answer is, yes I have! I learned some important things. First, I still feel so much gratitude for the wonderful growth... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity CoachApril 1, 2022 When life changes come about, depending on whether they are planned or not, the result is often a feeling of discomfort in leaving behind a groove we had been living in - or, more pointedly, feeling like you've been bitch-slapped by the Universe! This past week, I had... Continue Reading →
November 13, 2021By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach "If you don't build your dream, someone will hire you to help build theirs."Tony Gaskins - motivational speaker, author and life coach The first time I read the quote above, I was prompted to ask myself "Who really is the boss of me?" I interpreted this from both... Continue Reading →
October 29, 2021By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach When you know your worth, you'll play a whole different game."-Unknown As coaches, our job is to assist others along their developmental journey; and the most incredible reward from working in this field is apparent when we see a client truly recognize their value, and appreciate themselves as... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity CoachOctober 6, 2021 As I do my morning reflection over a cup of coffee (ICED coffee today, since it is already a hot and humid Florida morning), I am thinking of the timelines that we often set as a measure of our perceived "success" throughout our lifetime. It is natural to... Continue Reading →
September 24, 2021By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach Today was a day which I would describe as "coming up for air" and taking a step back. It was an opportunity to reflect on today, and how events over the course of our short time on this planet shape us into who we become. Somehow, this introspective... Continue Reading →
Inspired by The Haunting of Hill House, this phrase resonated with me, and I just had to make some art about it! By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach In one of the Haunting episodes, young Nell finds an old tea set which had belonged to a previous resident of Hill House; and Mrs. Dudley explains its... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach A cuppa coffee, and a cuppa inspiration! Good morning! Taking an occasional break from the corporate hamster wheel to reconnect with those in your awesome-ness tribe should always be a priority! This is definitely one of the best ways to clear away the mental sludge from the work week which... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach I'm currently taking a course which is reviewing some incredibly important aspects on the power of our self-talk, and how this inner voice can really be the killer of our creativity if we allow it to be. We all have an inner voice that evolved from our life experiences, both... Continue Reading →
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