In Ten Years Time

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 series 5 of the podcast we are looking at a theme of Maintaining our Creativity. Join Tricia Duffy as we explore how to keep up the momentum of our creative practice, how to manage the economics of our art and what to do when the going gets tough. 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.

While we’d like to think that creative communion is always a positive experience, there are times when it can go drastically wrong. Tricia explores they most effective strategies for building a productive collaboration, and how to extricate yourself if need be.Mentioned in this episode:Group genius: the creative power of collaboration by Keith SawyerListen to ‘It would be easier to miss you if you’d died’ by Little LoreFind support at Help Musicians and Safe to Create in IrelandRead Leti’s Substack on finding collaboratorsSupport 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.

Why is it so hard to let go? Creating communion with your own art is magnificent, but it makes the act of saying goodbye so much harder.  Having poured your heart and soul into your painting, song, book, Tricia explores how and when it’s time to let go, via a stay at the YMCA. Mentioned in this episode:The Creative Act: A way of being by Rick RubinRead more about why the YMCA became an unlikely anthem here and hereChris Gallego’s tips for selling your artDancing with the Gods: Reflections on Life and Art by Keith Nerburn Show your work!: 10 ways to share your creativity and get creative by Austin KleonSupport 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.

Tricia is back for a fourth series of the podcast, and this time we are thinking about the theme of communion. Being surrounded by people who get you, get your art, and amplify the best parts of you is one of the greatest joys of living a creative life. But how can we effectively build a community around our art, and what do we stand to gain by doing so?Mentioned in this episode:Blog: What is networking and why is it so important?Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws for SuccessSummary of Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws for successTen Year Plan Templatemake 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.

In the final episode we speak to ‘professional amplifier’ Satch. He's a creative human being, a songwriter, a genre queer artist, a singer, a podcaster, a dad, a footy fan, an educator, a vulnerability expert. How can we feel comfortable with the uncomfortable? Tricia and Satch talk about the power of vulnerability, unlocking inspiration and finding community to grow your creative passion.Find Satch’s work, including Present in the Post here: https://www.therealsatch.com/Follow Satch @therealsatch on InstagramHospital Parking by Stephanie Lambring watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BsJiCjDf0 (YouTube) Full transcript available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a comfort to do more of that one thing we’re already really good at, but what if we branched out? By striving to be a polymath, by extending ourselves a little bit every day, we can continue to feel fulfilled. In this episode, Tricia discusses the power of mixing media or combining our skills to amplify our creativity. Resulting in something truly original and unique, this may lead you down the road less travelled.Mentioned in this episode:Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad One by James Clear (Book)Therapeutic Songwriting: Developments in Theory, Methods, and Practice by Felicity A. Baker (Book)Tara WinonaAlexander Ananasso’s Method CampusHow to use your five senses to stimulate your creative flow (Article in Psychology Today)Abstract: The Art of Design (Netflix Show)Full transcript available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Tricia looks at the often-intimidating task of amplifying our creativity via embarking on a bigger project. But where do we even begin? From doing the initial research, to making a plan, to exploring some of our own internal motivations and interests for a project, this episode breaks down the steps of taking the kernel of an idea and bringing it into the world, without it feeling overwhelming.Mentioned in this episode:Practice as Research in the Arts (and Beyond): Principles, Processes, Contexts, Achievements by Robin Nelson (Book)Autoethnography as Method by Heewon Chang (Book)Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (Book)Full transcript available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that getting enough kip is important for how we function day to day, but did you realise how integral it is to amplifying your creative practice? Tricia takes us through the science behind napping, the power of dreams and the lovely moment between sleep and wakefulness that could be the secret to flourishing creativity.Mentioned in this episode:50 Secrets of Magic Craftmanship by Salvador Dali (Book)This is why you dream: what your sleeping brain reveals about your waking life by Rahul Jandial (Book)Brain activity and connectivity during poetry composition (Study in Human Brain Mapping Journal)That moment when you’re nodding off is a sweet spot for creativity (Study by MIT)"Why don't I remember my dreams?" Here's why and what to do (Blog)Just One Thing Podcast with Michael Mosley – Sleep Special with Professor Russell Foster (Podcast) Full transcript available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is rejection so awful? As creatives, the pain of rejection can sometimes make us question why we’re even bothering to pursue a creative life. But Tricia thinks that there might be a different way. Can we harness this rejection into something more constructive, and amplify our creativity in the process? Inspired by her ‘one hundred rejections for Christmas’ idea, it turns out that trying really hard to get rejected might just be the secret to success.Mentioned in this episode: Does Rejection Hurt? An fMRI Study of Social ExclusionGo for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There by Richard Fenton and Andrea WaltzDon’t keep your day job: how to turn your passion into a career by Cathy HellerDownload the In Ten Years Time Rejection TrackerFull transcript available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In series 3 of the podcast we are looking at the theme of amplifying. In this episode, Tricia discusses the ‘fertile void’. But what is it, and why is it so important? Often we get so caught up in the endless cycle of creating, that we forget that taking rest is crucial to creativity. Inspired by Gestalt theory, Tricia talks through the different stages of the process, and why the in-between moments are a must for living a creative life. How do we resist the pull of everything that demands our attention every day? And is it really that easy to do nothing?Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Gestalt theoryA Squash and a squeeze by Julia DonaldsonHow to do nothing by Jenny OdellDonothingfor2minutes.com websiteJoin the London Writers’ SalonFull transcript available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.