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Week 8 October/21/2021: Final Creative Confidence Reflection

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Week 8 October/21/2021: Final Creative Confidence Reflection

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Final Reflection....Week 8 has taught me something completely different than what I thought I was learning. I love when there is a twisted ending. Learning that design thinking cannot solve every problem has encouraged me to get more involved with being mindful  and practicing different ways to do so. I feel like this course came at an interesting time in my life and I commemorate the fun and freedom I had along the way. Moving on, I see my life having to become more structural than flux and personal-centered. This is what I am most comfortable with, but I am hoping to incorporate what I have learned in this course to my daily routine and structured schedule/lifestyle. Now that I have read an in depth amount of information on how to discover and follow your creative confidence journey, it has been easier for me to naturally implement it into my daily encounters. This subject has opened new pathways for me to explore. And now that I have engaged in the material, I am comfortable enough to try again .. and again.

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Week Seven October/16/2021: Creative Exercise 

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Week Seven October/16/2021: Creative Exercise 

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How Many Foot Steps Will it Take?

You see the tunnel, but the road steers left

“Left,…left,…left, right, left” goes the anthem

Getting tangled in daily life makes me feel like I am being held for ransom

What I once enjoyed lays wrapped and awaiting

But how many footsteps will it take?

What would it take to reinstate?

What would it take to recreate?

But, my blind eye recuperates back to ordinary

And on I go

Wondering towards the unknown

Living in a world that’s been overthrown

But how many steps will it take?

To have the confidence to step out of your comfort?

To have the courage to create your own path?

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Metaphors and analogies have never been my “thing”. For one, I was never good at understanding the principal of the connection being made. And for two, it seems as if my brain is wired incorrectly in my imagination department. I have always preferred/needed something tangible to really understand it. Having this opportunity to take a look further than the basics of why and how metaphors and analogies are used is beginning to click in my head. The author explains that, “the basic processes of synectics are “making the strange familiar” and “making the familiar strange” (Starko, n.d). This should almost be the definition of creative confidence. Bringing these two concepts together is helping me understand the freedom that is involved with Creative Design. There are critical portions of the process that should be analyze and followed, but like Kelley & Kelley, (2013) said, “start accelerating down the runway now if you want your new skills to take fight” (p. 243). There is no better day to start than today.

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"Week 1 August/31/2021 Creative Confidence Self Assessment".

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"Week 1 August/31/2021 Creative Confidence Self Assessment".

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I enjoy art, figures, shapes, building, assembling, lines, word salads, I am a part of a art non-profit, and more. This has been my comfortable way of being "creative"; by engaging with different forms of art. I have not engaged the thought that "being creative" can be done in everything I do. Learning that  creativity is everyones natural attribute makes me emotionally excited to engage this idea and act in real life. When I took art classes in high school, I really enjoyed my projects and took extra time to complete them. As I began thinking of my interests, I was committed to going to college and getting a bachelors degree without taking a moment to think about what I really wanted. This was the dream my parents had for me; I am not regretful. Now a year after graduation from the University of Minnesota - TC, I am coming to the realization that I do not have any guidance because of the driven work ethic I had towards everything other than myself. This is hitting me now and when it rains, it pours. Finding creative confidence, growth mindset, and mindfulness have all brought me closer to my purpose and my "creative calling".

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Week 2  September/12/2021 Creative Confidence Self Assessment"

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Week 2  September/12/2021 Creative Confidence Self Assessment"

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During my time completing the 30 circles activity, I started heisting on some of my initial thoughts. I began to remember that creative confidence challenges the user to push initial thoughts to the side. Some of my answers started coming up as items in categories: baseball, basketball, soccer ball, etc. I would guess that this happened to others as well, however I experienced one more thing. In the course of this activity, I began asking myself where are different places I go often. I thought about my vehicle, apartment, and grocery store. This helped me think more creatively because I had an environment to base my focus. After looking at other examples, I had one of those “duhh”moments. Working with others is key. I seemed to have been practicing my social awareness during both of these experiences. Taking this moment to reflect on my environment helped me see the given uniqueness that we each have.

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Write Down 10 Ideas:
Guided dog collar

Touch screen TV

Meal flavored gum

Pillow shaped weapons (pillow fight)

Tree lights (lighting up tree wood for desired area)

Bookmark lamp

Recycled jewelry company

Screw and nail wristband for builders

Soup spoon dinosaur (stands up)

Led light head phones

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Week 4 September/23/2021 - Creative Confidence Self-Assessment September/23/2021

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Week 4 September/23/2021 - Creative Confidence Self-Assessment September/23/2021

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Three weeks later my creative confidence still feels low. It's more than a feeling, it has to be an action, a lifestyle, and a change in mindset. Since covid-19, I have been working from home for eight months. Before then, I was constantly around people of all ages. Although I enjoy working from home, putting these ideas into action is more difficult. Creative Confidence has taught me that there are going to be constraints when seeking your creative side, so I say this respectfully studious. Today I can feel that I don't have the energy nor the appropriate environment to be completely dedicated to this massive remodel. I do not have doubt and I have learned that taking one step at a time and not taking them alone is one of the very first lessons to achieve. Sayings that deliberately gave into my negative fixed mindset. But saying that has opened my eyes to be grateful and appreciative for the contrary side. Due to my injury, I have not been able to engage in many hands-on activities in a timely manner. Instead, doing them with my family and close friends has strengthened our relationship in manners of trust and caring for each other. Continue reaching for the unimaginable and embrace humility in all your encounter and deeds.

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Week 5 October/03/2021 - Creative Exercise/Reflection 

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Week 5 October/03/2021 - Creative Exercise/Reflection 

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Write Down 10 Ideas:
Shoes with removable heels

Water-timed plant pots

Mirror sidewalk

Universal reusable and resealable chip bag
Chip in football to track movement
Making football helmets more safe
Starting a business franchise (gas station, food restaurant, gym,
Bundling all insurance, health, auto, house, etc
PG Censored headphones
Snow globe rain boots (non-freezable solution and small images for desired effect)

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Write Down 10 Ideas:
Rubber top legos

Lego slippers

Launch travel agency

Mobile vending machine

Temperature control robe

Automatic Magnifying glasses

Magnetic teeth jews

Build a large funded space for homeless

Robot fitness coach

Official Co-ed Volley ball team