13. How to Overcome Creative Blocks Through 2 Exercises for Critical Thinking with Shyne Webster

Not everybody is born creative --but that doesn’t mean you can’t get there. Creativity looks different for everybody, and like anything else, it’s just another discipline that you have to learn, work through, and most importantly, practice. No matter what your hobby, interest, major, or industry is, creativity, in essence, just means that you are creating something new --no matter what that looks like. How can you tap into your creative self and bring something new into the world?

 

In this episode, I’m talking to Shyne Webster, a Southern California-based college student, self-proclaimed "Branding Fairy Godsister," and the founder of Designed by Shyne. Specializing in human-first, holistic branding for women entrepreneurs, she's a proud advocate of fun in the workplace and is always determined to challenge the status quo! When Shyne's not working or doing schoolwork, she can be found at a coffee shop, creating content around surf/skate/sneaker culture, or designing merch [her favorite passion project.]

 

Shyne is sharing her insight into all things creative and critical thinking. She shares how she started a creative business as a college student, how to reduce the pressure around creativity, and why accessing your creative side is beneficial for many aspects of life. Plus, Shyne shares her biggest tip for getting your creative juices flowing.

What We Cover:

• How to overcome your creative blocks
• What creativity looks like in the non-traditional sense
• How students can use creativity in life
• Where the intersection between creativity and critical thinking is
• Two exercises to develop creative, critical thinking

“Your creativity doesn't have to look like anyone else's. As long as you're bringing something new or different or unique to the table, I think that's what creativity is really all about.”

 

“To create something just means to bring something new into existence. So as long as you're doing that, whether it's traditionally artistic or not, you're being creative.” - Shyne

Connect with Shyne

Instagram: @designedbyshyne

Website: https://www.designedbyshyne.com/ 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/designedbyshyne 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/designedbyshyne  

 

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LINKS MENTIONED:

 

The Element by Sir Ken Robinson

Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon

Deep Work by Cal Newport

How To Be A Highschool Superstar Without Burning Out by Cal Newport

Deep Questions Podcast by Cal Newport

 

If you’re a high school student in 9th-12th grade or the parent of one, I work with a small cohort of students annually and help them develop the core traits I discussed in the podcast and apply to selective colleges. You can apply to work with me below:

 

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I cover mindset and manifestation in more depth in my 5-month program for 9th-11th graders, The Admitted Mastermind.

 

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