For fans of Steal Like an Artist and Wreck This Journal,
co-host of the Chaotic Creatives podcast and play expert, Rachael Renae makes
the claim that prioritizing play is more important to our well-being and
general fulfilment than productivity or career titles and should be prioritized
as readily as getting groceries, paying your mortgage, or getting your work
done, offering readers a path to discovering their own form of creative
expression that fosters joy and connection.
You are creative! Yes you! Despite what society, friends, family, and social
media might tell you, you don't need to be interested in or practice the
"classic creative outlets" like art, music, or writing to find
creative expression. And if you are interested in those outlets, you don't need
to pursue them as a career to live a fuller life.
The key to cultivating the kind of big, juicy life that sparks joy, connection
and fulfilment isn't by focusing on being "creative," it's by
prioritizing play. In Prioritize Play, host of the Chaotic Creatives podcast
and play expert, Rachael Renae, reveals that play is more important to our
wellbeing than productivity or career titles and should be prioritized as
readily as getting groceries, paying your rent, or getting your work done. When
we're connected to play, we become more curious, open-minded and patient with
ourselves and others and are better equipped to find our perfect people and express
our most authentic selves.
Within these pages are:
- Mindset shifts you can use today to start seeing play in the everyday
- Strategies to turn play into a regular practice
- Guidance on releasing expectations on your creativity, and
- Lessons in becoming your own hype pal.
Through some introspection and fun activities, you'll see that play is the
solution toward overcoming our creative blocks, caring less about what people
think of us, and showing ourselves that we do deserve to prioritize our
creative ideas...whatever they are. Even when they don't make money. Even if
we're not "good" at them. Even if they're not a
"traditional" creative outlet. Even if they don't serve a big
purpose. Because we all deserve our version of our Big, Juicy Life!
About the Author
Rachael Renae is an artist, play enthusiast, and
creativity hype gal based in Detroit, MI. She helps people prioritize play to
overcome creative blocks, better connect with themselves and their people, and
confidently live big, fulfilling lives. When she’s not facilitating play
workshops or co-hosting the Chaotic Creatives podcast, she’s likely gabbing
with pals over voice notes and making a papier-mâché project.
