S2 Episode 4: Rekindling Creativity and Pursuing Passions in Midlife with Sharon Burton
09/14/23 • 51 min
Are you ready to rekindle your creativity through the wisdom of Certified Creativity Coach, Sharon Burton? She joins us in this episode to provide a roadmap to reclaiming your imaginative flair, particularly as we navigate life's middle chapters. Yoga Nidra, curiosity, and supportive surroundings are just a few of the catalysts for your creative resurgence she'll share in our deep dive.
Sharon imparts the importance of being open to new passions and not restricting ourselves to a single creative outlet. She emphasizes that reawakening our creativity isn't just about professional pursuits, but also serves as a form of self-care. Overcoming negative feedback, and breaking the cycle of procrastination, Sharon imparts her journey towards embracing her passion for writing, underlining that it's never too late to chase your creative dreams.
Wrapping up, we'll traverse the often tricky waters of managing expectations from those around us, while still making time for our creative endeavors. Inspirational nuggets like going on solo artist dates and taking advantage of learning opportunities in our environment will be covered. So whether you're a dormant artist awaiting reawakening or someone just looking to integrate more creativity into your life, tune in for a fresh perspective on letting your imagination run wild.
ABOUT Sharon:
Sharon J. Burton is a visual artist, poet, and creative life advisor, and Founder of Spark Your Creative (SparkYourCreative.com) based in the Washington, DC area. Since 2016, she has focused on helping people at midlife in “creative recovery”...those looking to revive or jump-start their creativity through workshops, her blog, and as the host of Spark Your Creative Podcast which features artists and other creatives who are using their unique talents to create more mindful communities and a safer world.
Sharon is a certified Creativity Coach through the Creativity Coaching Association which is also a member. She received her certification as a Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra guide through Jennifer Reis Yoga. Sharon is also a Level II, Reiki Certified practitioner and received her and received her Breathwork + Meditation Teacher Certification from Faith Hunter Sharon infuses her creativity coaching with wellness practices to help her clients break through the blocks that prevent them from fully engaging in their creative potential.
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Need to calm that nervous system down for some creative time? Sharon offers a Yoga Nidra session in the Midlife Mojo Summit to help you prepare your body and mind. Sign up for free and tune in here.
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Are you ready to rekindle your creativity through the wisdom of Certified Creativity Coach, Sharon Burton? She joins us in this episode to provide a roadmap to reclaiming your imaginative flair, particularly as we navigate life's middle chapters. Yoga Nidra, curiosity, and supportive surroundings are just a few of the catalysts for your creative resurgence she'll share in our deep dive.
Sharon imparts the importance of being open to new passions and not restricting ourselves to a single creative outlet. She emphasizes that reawakening our creativity isn't just about professional pursuits, but also serves as a form of self-care. Overcoming negative feedback, and breaking the cycle of procrastination, Sharon imparts her journey towards embracing her passion for writing, underlining that it's never too late to chase your creative dreams.
Wrapping up, we'll traverse the often tricky waters of managing expectations from those around us, while still making time for our creative endeavors. Inspirational nuggets like going on solo artist dates and taking advantage of learning opportunities in our environment will be covered. So whether you're a dormant artist awaiting reawakening or someone just looking to integrate more creativity into your life, tune in for a fresh perspective on letting your imagination run wild.
ABOUT Sharon:
Sharon J. Burton is a visual artist, poet, and creative life advisor, and Founder of Spark Your Creative (SparkYourCreative.com) based in the Washington, DC area. Since 2016, she has focused on helping people at midlife in “creative recovery”...those looking to revive or jump-start their creativity through workshops, her blog, and as the host of Spark Your Creative Podcast which features artists and other creatives who are using their unique talents to create more mindful communities and a safer world.
Sharon is a certified Creativity Coach through the Creativity Coaching Association which is also a member. She received her certification as a Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra guide through Jennifer Reis Yoga. Sharon is also a Level II, Reiki Certified practitioner and received her and received her Breathwork + Meditation Teacher Certification from Faith Hunter Sharon infuses her creativity coaching with wellness practices to help her clients break through the blocks that prevent them from fully engaging in their creative potential.
CONNECT with Sharon:
Instagram | Website | Facebook | Podcast | YouTube
FREE GIFT:
Need to calm that nervous system down for some creative time? Sharon offers a Yoga Nidra session in the Midlife Mojo Summit to help you prepare your body and mind. Sign up for free and tune in here.
Is the Modern Midlife Mentorship for you?
CONNECT with Inviting Shift on Social:
Email me and tell me what you think: [email protected]
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Ready to switch gears from self-doubt to self-compassion? Good, because that's what the next chapter is all about. Confidence is a skill, and like any skill, it can be learned and honed, but it often requires us to wade into uncomfortable waters. Whether you're stepping into a new role or grappling with your inner critic, we'll equip you with practical tools to embrace the discomfort that heralds growth. We've all made mistakes and we've all felt that twinge of being an 'imposter' at times, but acknowledging this, learning from it, and celebrating each step and each stumble can be the key that unlocks your confidence. Tune in and let's tackle this together.
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Our exploration doesn't stop there! We delve deeper into the art of effective communication in relationships, helping you comprehend how to stay vulnerable yet focused during heated discussions. We'll also shed light on distinguishing between everyday triggers and real abusive behavior. With us, you'll learn to set clear intentions, maintain vulnerability, and courageously brave through tough conversations. Remember, while we can't dictate the outcome of a conversation, we certainly can control how we show up. Join us in this insightful journey to create profound, more meaningful relationships through brave conversations.
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Well , welcome back shifters . Thank you for tuning into another episode and this might be one of my favorite episodes . I've just spent a whole weekend doing all kinds of passionate , fun things ,
Speaker 1and I know that it took me a really long time to get here , because it was always about work or the things that needed to get done around
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