Udemy – 21 Days to Creativity: How to Develop a Creative Practice

https://www.udemy.com/21-days-to-creativity/Learn techniques, inspirations, and strategies for creativity in just twenty minutes a dayCourse DescriptionHave you been craving a life that feels more creative and filled with intention, meaning, and joy?Maybe you’ve tried to fit a regular creative practice into your life but you’re having trouble sticking with it or just getting started?Whether you consider yourself to be a beginning or experienced creative, this course is for you!This comprehensive, fun, and informative course on creativity is filled with inspiring ideas and activities that are designed to take no more than twenty minutes a day for 21 days.Since it takes 21 days to make a new habit, by the end of the course you will be well on your way to making creativity a regular and daily part of your life. A life filled with creativity is a life filled with passion, magic, and purpose.Here is a brief summary of what the course covers:COURSE OUTLINE:Getting Prepared: How to find the right space and time for creating.Getting Started: Techniques for transitioning from our busy day-to-day lives to our creative work – or for getting unstuck – that include journaling, walking, ritual, meditation, etc.Getting Inspired: Learn to identify what inspires us and how can we tap into that at any time.Getting Focused: How to go from initial inspiration to actual completed project through planning, goal setting, and scheduling (in a fun creative way!)Getting Productive: How to stay with our creative work by holding ourselves accountable, finding the right supports, and tracking our progress.Carrying It Forward: How to take what we have learned from this course and apply it to our future creative work.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE:How to make creativity a daily part of your lifeHow to sample various creative practices and techniques to determine what works best for youHow to pick the one creative project that is most meaningful to you at this timeHow to set goals for your project so that you can see it through to completionHow to set goals for your project so that you can see it through to completionHow to make a long-term and short-term plan for your creative workLots of creative ideas and inspirationA deeper understanding of your creative rhythms and habitsHow to get started with your creative workDiscover what inspires you and how to tap into that anytimeHow to find the right creative support for yourself and hold yourself accountableHow to get unstuck from a creative projectHow to commit to yourself and your creative workAnd much more!How to take this course:Ideally, this course is done over 21 daysHowever, you are welcome to simply follow the course at your own pace.Either way, you will learn a lot and be inspired!This course contains over 40 lectures and two hours of content including a bonus section!How to sign up:Simply click the “Take this course” button on the top right-hand side of this page – and come join the fun!Other benefits:This course is available on-demand – which means you can access it anytime.This course is 100% refundable for the first thirty days if for some reason you are not satisfied.You will have the opportunity to ask the instructor questions anytime!“Lauren worked with me last year on my creative process and I can tell you she really gets this stuff. Her help gave a real boost to my creativity. If you are looking for help in increasing your creativity you should take this course.” – Ian Murray, Photographer“Thanks to Lauren, I have most of the first draft of a book I had been saying I was writing for years, but had never sat down to write before.” – Amber Hadigan, Writer“She is wonderful to work with and is helping me expand my creativity in ways I had not imagined.” – Andrew Getch, songwriter and painter“I highly recommend Lauren’s creativity coaching. I LOVE having a cheerleader who helps me stay focused.” – Sarah Starkey, musicianWhat are the requirements?The desire to be creativeA sense of humor and playAn open heart and mindComputer accessOptional: a journal and penCome as you are!                           What am I going to get from this course?- Over 44 lectures and 2 hours of content!- Over 40 lectures and two hours of content including a bonus section- Learn how to make creativity a daily part of your life- Have the opportunity to sample various creative practices and techniques to determine what works best for you- Pick the one creative project that is most meaningful to you at this time- Discover the best way to set goals for your project so that you can see it through to completion- Learn how to make a long-term and short-term plan for your creative work- Lots of creative ideas and inspiration- Gain a deeper understanding of your creative rhythms and habits- Learn ways to get started with your creative work- Discover what inspires you and how to tap into that anytime- Learn how to find the right creative support for yourself and hold yourself accountable- Learn ways to get unstuck from a creative project- Learn how to commit to yourself and your creative workAnd much more!                What is the target audience?- Anyone who would like creativity to be a regular part of their lives- Anyone who feels like they are not creative at all but would like to be- Experienced creatives who would like to refresh or re-integrate a regular creative routine- Anyone seeking a life rich in meaning, intention, and playCurriculumSection 1: Introduction and WelcomeLecture 1 Welcome 01:09Lecture 2 What To Expect In This Course 03:24Lecture 3 Why 21 days and twenty minutes? 04:12Lecture 4 Commitment Statement 01:46Lecture 5 A note on the Discussion Section (soon to be the “Ask a Question” section) ArticleSection 2: Getting PreparedLecture 6 Introduction to Getting Prepared 01:02Lecture 7 DAY #1: A Space for Creating 03:00Lecture 8 DAY #2: A Time for Creating 07:07Lecture 9 Summary to Getting Prepared Section 3: Getting StartedLecture 10 Introduction to Getting Started 01:03Lecture 11 DAY #3: Journaling 06:12Lecture 12 DAY #4: Walking 04:07Lecture 13 DAY #5: Ritual 04:47Lecture 14 DAY #6: Meditation 06:06Lecture 15 DAY #7: Other Techniques 03:37Lecture 16 Summary of Getting Started Quiz 1 Creative Warm-up Techniques 4 questionsSection 4: Getting InspiredLecture 17 Introduction to Getting Inspired 01:00Lecture 18 DAY #8: What Inspires You 06:14Lecture 19 DAY #9: Get Out of the Box 07:20Lecture 20 DAY #10: Dreams 02:57Lecture 21 DAY #11: Heroes 03:26Lecture 22 Summary of Getting Inspired Section 5: Getting FocusedLecture 23 Introduction to Getting Focused 01:26Lecture 24 DAY #12: Pick Your Creative Idea 03:52Lecture 25 DAY #13: Commitment Statement for Your Creative Idea 02:56Lecture 26 DAY #14: Setting Goals & Breaking It Down 05:18Lecture 27 DAY #15: Short-Term Goal 02:57Lecture 28 DAY #16: Schedule & Work Plan 06:21Lecture 29 Summary of Getting Focused Section 6: Getting ProductiveLecture 30 Introduction to Getting Productive 00:59Lecture 31 DAY #17: Accountability & Support: Individuals 05:43Lecture 32 DAY #18: Accountability & Support: Groups 03:38Lecture 33 DAY #19: Track Your Progress 04:37Lecture 34 Summary of Getting Productive Quiz 2 Getting Productive Quiz 3 questionsSection 7: Carrying It ForwardLecture 35 DAY #20: What Would You Like To Take With You 02:31Lecture 36 DAY #21: Commitment Statement 02:27Lecture 37 Summary of Carrying It Forward Section 8: Thank You & CelebrationLecture 38 Let’s Dance 01:44Lecture 39 Please Leave A Review 01:11Section 9: Bonus MaterialLecture 40 21 Days to Creativity Overview & Handout Lecture 41 Why Do We Want To Be Creative Every Day? 02:13Lecture 42 About The Instructor 05:08Lecture 43 Books Referenced in the Course Lecture 44 Books That Inspire Creativity Instructor Biography Lauren Lapointe, Creativity Coach, Singer/Songwriter, Yoga TeacherLAUREN LAPOINTE is a nationally-touring singer-songwriter who had no idea that she was creative until well into adulthood. Following her instincts, she left her cushy office job and business degree behind to follow a creative way of life and never looked back. She has since released three critically acclaimed CDs, played at the nation’s top listening rooms, and received international radioplay. In addition to her music she teaches yoga and meditation and inspires and leads others with her Creativity Coaching practice. She has conducted workshops and seminars in creativity and enjoys working one-on-one and in groups to help people realize and follow their dreams and live creative and fulfilling lives. Although she grew up in Canada she now lives in Savannah, Georgia in the Southeastern USA with her husband and an undisclosed number of cats. Chocolate is usually nearby.“Lauren worked with me last year on my creative process and I can tell you she really gets this stuff. Her help gave a real boost to my creativity. If you are looking for help in increasing your creativity you should take this course.” – Ian Murray, Photographer“Thanks to Lauren, I have most of the first draft of a book I had been saying I was writing for years, but had never sat down to write before.” – Amber Hadigan, Writer“She is wonderful to work with and is helping me expand my creativity in ways I had not imagined.” – Andrew Getch, songwriter and painter“I highly recommend Lauren’s creativity coaching. I LOVE having a cheerleader who helps me stay focused.” – Sarah Starkey, musician