Creativity and Gratitude: Doodle Edition

Embrace your journey. Share your story. Unlock the power of creativity. In addition to a years worth of artistic prompts, this new doodle edition of Creativity & Gratitude features a wealth of space to draw and write, so you can document your creative transformation and manifest a life rich in artistic self-expression. Sometimes life takes a detour. No matter how much we plan, we encounter bumps in the road that can be frustrating, confusing, and unpredictable. Whether its our health, stress at work or home, or current events, we all contend with challenging moments and the occasional curveball. When Amy Oestreicher faced her own detoursincluding twenty-seven surgeries over ten years and PTSDshe harnessed the power of art to make sense of her shifting roadmap and learned that even when we face the unexpected, we can create something more beautiful than ever imagined. In this transformative, four-color activity book, Amy provides fifty-two promptsone for every week of the yearin addition to a wealth of encouraging tips and practical guidance, to give you the tools you need to unleash the artist within, heal your soul through creativity and gratitude, and find a positive path forward ripe in artistic self-expression. Through sections on hope, gratitude, creativity, and storytelling, you will: Embrace creativity as a mindset and learn to look at the world through a creative lens Challenge old ways of thinking and redirect negativity into creative growth Draw, sing, write, collage, paint, and dance your feelings Hone the life-changing art of gratitude lists Find magic in everyday objects Learn the four keys to resilience Have space to draw, write, and document your creative transformation See inspirational examples of Amys art and learn her remarkable story Whether you are a seasoned artist or novice doodler, working to overcome tragedies or reshape the way you manage everyday stress, this workbook will inspire you to engage a creative mindset that allows you to embrace your journey, share your story, and harness the power of positivity.