Art as Medicine — How have the arts and health sectors evolved to create social wellbeing?
Discover how art can boost mental health, reduce stress, and even increase longevity. In this panel discussion at London Art Fair, I spoke with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart and artist Charley Peters about the science of neuroaesthetics, the benefits of daily creativity, and the challenges of balancing artistic practice with well-being. Read on to explore why just 20 minutes of creative activity a day can be a powerful form of medicine.
How to Deal with Disappointment Part III: Success Follows Disappointment
Disappointment is only a stepping stone to success. Let me inspire you with stories of resilience from some of the world’s most successful people. Rejection is not a reflection of your worth; it might be that your idea needs a different environment to flourish. Remember, disappointment is not the end — it’s a stepping stone on the path to success.
How to Deal with Disappointment Part II: 5 Practical Tips
Creative life is a series of disappointments until you succeed. Here are 5 practical tips for you to navigate through life after disappointment.
How to Deal with Disappointment Part I: A Series of Blows
Everyone celebrates success, but few discuss disappointment. But let’s face it, a creative life is a series of rejections. I've had a series of disappointments. In fact, I've accidentally been living the Fichtean Curve: A storytelling structure which consists of crisis after crisis, climax, and then resolution. Here is what happened —
Why I am on a Mission to Spread Optimism (and Why I Want You to Join me)
Have you ever taken a chance on an emotional gamble, hoping for a jackpot of happiness?
Death of Social Media — Now what?
Some say social media is dead and it never should have begun. So, I decided to take a breather. This is what happened.