A practical guide for busy adults who feel disconnected from their creativity and want to regain curiosity, focus and permission to play.
Did creativity used to play a bigger role in your life? Do you want to make more space for imagination, play and curiosity, but find yourself distracted, overwhelmed or stuck in perfectionism?
The GYMSICAL Guide to a Creative Life is a practical and playful guide to training your creative muscles, restoring your attention and making room for more focus, relaxation, joy and resilience.
Remember when your curiosity ran wild and the question you asked yourself most was What if? instead of Where did I put my phone?
Burnout is the new black. Attention spans are shrinking. We're all so busy "optimizing" that we've forgotten how to wonder, experiment and make a glorious mess.
GYMSICAL is a rescue mission for your attention. Drawing on her experience as a creative writer, Nicoline van Slingelandt invites you to:
Pause and pay attention to the world, art, your senses and your intuition.
Train your brain with exercises for divergent and convergent thinking.
Create without pressure and give yourself permission to play.
Embrace mistakes and loosen the grip of perfectionism.
Carve out time for creativity, even on your busiest days.
Inside, you'll find:
Personal stories.
Creative prompts.
Inspiring wisdom.
Accessible science.
This is not a book that's meant to sit pretty on your shelf. It's a book to return to when you need fresh inspiration, a new perspective or a gentle push to start creating again.
Whether you're a writer, artist, coach, creative professional or simply someone who wishes to feel more curious and alive, The GYMSICAL Guide to a Creative Life will help you reconnect with your imagination and make creativity part of everyday life.
Reclaim your attention. It's yours.
