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011 Elizabeth Johnston: Child Bullying Victim Became a University Prof and Creativity Expert
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011 Elizabeth Johnston: Child Bullying Victim Became a University Prof and Creativity Expert
FromMindfulness Mode
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27 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2015
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Podcast episode
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Elizabeth’s expertise is in creative writing. She’s passionate about helping people 'own their creativity' so they can live full and balanced lives. She received a Canada Council Writing Grant for her book No Small Potatoes and a grant from Concordia University to produce a video poem called Keepsake. She was thescript consultant for a short film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Elizabeth also teaches creative writing at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Elizabeth practices mindfulness on a daily basis and believes it’s a key element of the creative process.Contact InfoWebsite: www.OwnYourCreativity.comMost Influential Person Vishen Lakhiani, of MindvalleyEffect on EmotionsMindfulness has allowed me to bring back joy and curiosity to my life.Thoughts on BreathingWhen I focus on the breathing, I can physically feel the stress disappear.Suggested ResourcesBook: The War of Art by Steven PressfieldApp: www.Happify.comAdvice for Newbie
Don't give up on the first try, find a mindfulness practice that fits your lifestyle and your temperment.
Don't give up on the first try, find a mindfulness practice that fits your lifestyle and your temperment.
Released:
Sep 20, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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