b'Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\\nEpisode 3130:\\nIn "Happiness Is All in Your Mind," Paula Felps delves into the transformative power of creativity on well-being. Through insights from experts and research, Felps argues that engaging in creative activities can lead us to a state of flow, enhancing happiness, and dispelling the myth of the tortured artist. This enlightening piece suggests that everyone has the potential to harness creativity for a more fulfilling life.\\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com/self/happiness-is-all-in-your-mind/\\nQuotes to ponder:\\n"Once those creative juices start flowing, and you\\u2019re no longer focusing on your own life or problems, you get into that flow state where you\\u2019re working and the positive feelings are being reinforced. It\\u2019s a great way to enhance your mood."\\n"We have been brought up to believe that artists are broke and tortured and crazy. When I say, \\u2018Let\\u2019s become an artist, let\\u2019s play, let\\u2019s get in touch with our inner resources,\\u2019 people are frightened. They believe they can\\u2019t be happy if they become an artist, but the opposite is true."\\n"Artistic, creative people are solvent, they\\u2019re happy; just start working on your creativity and watch what it does for you."\\nEpisode references:\\n"Your Creative Brain: Seven Steps to Maximize Imagination, Productivity, and Innovation in Your Life" by Shelley Carson, Ph.D.: https://a.co/d/ezefjsR\\n"The Artist\\u2019s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity" by Julia Cameron: https://a.co/d/0iOirCW\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'