creativity

4 Ways Music Therapy Benefits Highly Sensitive People

4 Ways Music Therapy Benefits Highly Sensitive People

You didn’t know you needed a good cry until you heard that new Lizzy McAlpine song, and all of a sudden the tears are flowing. Something in the poignancy of the melody and poetry of the lyrics hit a chord and you feel sad but also seen. Understood. Like you’re maybe...

A Highly Sensitive Person’s Guide to Creativity

A Highly Sensitive Person’s Guide to Creativity

I genuinely believe that we are all creative - or in other words, that we all have the potential to dream, imagine, play and make something new and uniquely ours. Tapping into our creativity connects us with our shared humanity. It gets us out of our analytical...

Embracing Creative Ebbs and Flows

Embracing Creative Ebbs and Flows

(Or what I’m learning while participating in a challenge to write 14 songs in 28 days) Creativity can feel like an elusive thing- either the spark is there or it isn’t. As a songwriter, I often find myself waiting for that flash of inspiration when it’s all but...

Boost Creativity, Boost Mental Health

Boost Creativity, Boost Mental Health

When you hear the word “creativity,” what comes to mind? For many, images of the creation of something - whether that’s visual art, music or a culinary delight, might arise. In our results-driven world, we are often taught to think of the product, rather than the...