In Ten Years Time

Deciding you would like to live a more creative life is step number one. A bold and scary one. But what about the more practical considerations of, how do I find the time?In this episode, Tricia looks at techniques for making the most of the precious time you have, as well as lowering the stakes to find your ‘minimal viable practice.’ How will the power of compound creativity help you master your craft?Book a one-to-one coaching session with Tricia here and create your own plan hereListen to the full episodes here: Series 1 Episode 1Series 5 Episode 3Series 5 Episode 5Find out more about the Pomodoro techniqueFind Tricia on Instagram @intenyearstimeofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you find yourself lacking time or motivation for your creative practice, just thinking about the compounding effect of a tiny investment can sometimes be just what we need to get going and keep going. This week Tricia explores how this approach can get you through the ‘difficult middle’ and before long you'll be looking back, amazed about how much you and your creative practice have grown. Follow me on Instagram @intenyearstimeofficialMentioned in this episodeMastery by Robert Greene (Book)How musical training affects cognitive development by Ewa A Miendlarzewska & Wiebke J Trost (Academic Study)The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Book)Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting by Mary Gauthier (Book)Your Brain on Art: How the arts transform us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross (Book)Attend one of the London Writers’ Salon online writing hoursTricia’s Rejection Tracker https://www.intenyearstime.com/free-resourcesA picture of my whiteboard https://www.instagram.com/reel/DODqBGxDMKz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Support me with a donation https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer is over and Tricia is back with a fifth series of the In Ten Years Time podcast all about maintaining your creativity. It's not unusual to set out on your creative journey and find that sustaining the momentum is actually pretty hard. Some people wonder why they don't feel happy all the time, and others get disappointed if they don't hit the big time straight away. What if neither of these mindsets is quite right? Tricia is here to guide you towards finding new inspiration, help you build good habits and identify the non-negotiable 'why' that will feed your creative engines with the fire you need to keep going, even when times are tough.Follow me on Instagram @intenyearstimeofficialMentioned in this episode:The Success Myth by Emma Gannon (Book)Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday (Book)​Mindset by Carol Dweck(Book)The Grief Cure: Looking for the end of loss by Cody Delistraty (Book)Interview with Patti Smith (Dazed Digital Magazine)Drawing on the right side of the brain by Betty Edwards (Book and Website)Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Book)Support me with a donation https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the series Tricia speaks to calligrapher, artist, creative coach and community builder Laura Edralin. Growing up in an artistic household Laura has always had creativity in the blood, but it wasn’t until later in life and leaving a well-established career that she discovered calligraphy. First as a form of recovery and healing, and second as a passion that grew into a business, Laura tells Tricia about how her love of letters has transformed her life and many others. What can we gain from slowing down? From trying something new with others? From vulnerability?Mentioned in this episode:Follow Laura on Instagram on @lauraletterslife and her podcast @thelifeoflettersCheck out Alphabetical by Michael RosenWintering by Katherine MayYou’re Dead to Me podcastRebel Ideas by Matthew SyedSupport me with a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative people thrive in chaos, right? Tricia looks at the evidence and invites us to adopt a more logical and organised approach to our creative practice. What she finds might surprise you.Mentioned in this episode:2019 Study on workplace disorderMessy: the power of disorder to transform our lives by Tim HarfordTim Harford’s TED TalkA perfect mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder by Eric Abrahamson and David H. FreedmanStakeholder TrackerSupport me with a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it them, or is it me? This is the question many creatives ask themselves as they advance on their creative journeys. Tricia explores the reasons why your friends might not be giving you their undying support and how to navigate that tension. Is there any way to overcome the hurt it causes? And does it really matter if you love what you’re doing?Mentioned in this episode:Dr Seidman’s article on how friends influence your relationshipsAlina Cohen’s article on Tracey Emin’s ‘My Bed’Harvard Business Review: Even women think men are more creativeThe Tao of Pooh BookSupport me with a donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Series 4 of the podcast we are looking at a theme of creative communion. Join Tricia Duffy as we explore how to build a creative network, how to manage the impact our creativity can have on our relationships, how we commune with our art itself and what to do when things don't go to plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.