Be Createfull – Details, episodes & analysis

We're taking a break from our break to have a conversation about the Surgeon General's recent advisory on the impact social media has on youth mental health. We run through the different studies and statistics mentioned in the advisory, affects of social media on youth and adults and ways Make.Do. is combating the epidemic of feeling alone.

Other episodes: You're not alone in your loneliness (ep. 86)

Things mentioned: Surgeon General's advisory, The Social Dilemma documentary

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Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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The way we talk to ourselves (and about ourselves to others) is a big deal. It impacts the way we show up in community and influences the way other people may see themselves. This week, we're talking about the self-talk pitfalls we fall into, why it's so hard to speak kindly, and ways to reframe some of the negative things we keep telling ourselves.

***This will be the last episode until August-ish. We're taking a break during the busy-busy of summer.***

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible.

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

This week we're talking about ways our society and culture discourage creativity. Whether it's the education system or corporate America, creative thinking isn't always a priority. We discuss the pitfalls of emphasizing productivity, avoiding collaboration, and over-consumption.

Episodes mentioned: Scarcity and Abundance (Ep. 59), The color wheel is a lie, or is it? (Ep. 93)

The Harvard Business Review article Madison mentioned.

Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible.

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify.

Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Jo's birthday is tomorrow (wooohooo!) and we're celebrating with an episode all about her. Madison's questions cover the whole spectrum, including where Jo gets her drive, how she feels about her grey hair, and her favorite Harry Potter character.

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify.

Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Snag your holiday craft kits at https://makedocreate.org/merry-makedo/

Phew! We're tired. Like, really tired. We're having an impromptu (and unedited) chat about why we're exhausted and how we're coping. We also talk about crafting with kids, which was our original topic for the week, and perfectly timed for anyone participating in #merryMakeDo holiday craft kits with youngters.

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify.

Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Snag your holiday craft kits at https://makedocreate.org/merry-makedo/

The holidays can mean a lot of time sitting around with family, wondering what to do. Especially this year, since we're all trying to stay at home as much as possible. That makes now the perfect time to teach someone how to do that craft you love to do. When you get tired of doing puzzles and playing cards, you'll all have something createfull to occupy your time!

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify.

Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-16/

It's that time of year when everyone is decking halls, stuffing stockings, and participating in general merriment. It's also that time of year when everyone feels a little more stressed, busy, and exhausted. So this week we're discussing how tell-tale signs that we're doing too much, how we manage our to-dos, and a few tips that help get us through the busyness.

The quilt raffle mentioned in this episode isn't happening (yet). You can still support Make.Do. for Giving Tuesday through Facebook and Instagram!

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify.

Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-15/

Real tree or fake? White or colored lights? Did Santa wrap your presents? This week, we're talking about random holiday memories for our childhoods, how we celebrate  now, and the role creativity plays in it all. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify.

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Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-14/

There are hundreds of things that keep us from being creative. This week, we knock down internal and external barriers that keep getting in our way.

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify.

Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-13/

Phew! 2020 has been a wild ride. We're following up with previous conversations about creativity as a therapeutic stress management tool with more discussion about some of the ways we currently benefit from creative expression.   

Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify.

Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Find show notes at makedocreate.org/episode-12/