Have you ever caught yourself saying something fun or relaxing is a waste of time? I know I have – especially when I’m super-deep in a gigantic project and highly focused on getting stuff done. I have to remind myself that a nice creativity recharge can do wonders for focus, ideas, and overall energy.
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1) Army vs. Puffy White Things
There were two things that I really enjoyed playing with, and melting, when I was a child. Those funky little dark-green army figurines and the big marshmallows. Not the minis – those don’t count. One represented the beginnings of strategy and national security. The other stood for playful snacking and memorable eating.
These are things that are so close to you from childhood, you probably have never given them another thought. But you sure as hee-haw get flooded with fond memories when you see them again. Tapping into these good experiences can help you practice focusing on the good.
What happens when we mix these two together? Draw a stick figure army attacking a big bag of marshmallows. Imagine what happens when an army figure gets engulfed by a marshmallow. Picture the mallow getting swarmed by a platoon. What happens? Want bonus points? Use the real thing.
Draw from your childhood to bust boundaries and enjoy creative playing.