Are your employees feeling burned out, bummed out, or ready to jump ship? Many HR initiatives promise solutions, but those one-off, mandatory team-building activities rarely scratch the surface of what people truly value or need.
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According to Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, the best way to address the growing concerns about employee burnout, mental health, and wellness overall is by making their work feel authentically meaningful. This approach involves fostering a work environment where employees feel their contributions are valued and impactful. But how can organizations create such an environment?
The answer lies in fostering creative well-being in the workplace. Creative engagement has been proven to boost mental health and strengthen social connections. It also reduces stress and digital fatigue. Creative activities cultivate a trusting and respectful atmosphere, enhance psychological safety, promote autonomy, and foster collaboration. It's no wonder that studies show companies that encourage creativity in the workplace have happier, more engaged employees, less turnover, and improved overall performance.
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At Kissing the Muse Creative Adventures, we're on a mission to cultivate a culture of creative well-being in the workplace and beyond. Our unique and transformative workshops, courses, and tools empower people to embrace their creativity to align their values and passions with meaning and purpose. We use therapeutic art-making methods and psychology-based inquiry to encourage authentic self-expression, nurture talent, and amplify joy in the workplace — and the world.
Our signature transformative experience, The Messy Magical Creative Adventure, begins with a 5-minute guided active-imagination meditation followed by a simple, intuitive collage-making process. Collage allows everyone to express themselves visually, regardless of artistic skill or experience. The session closes with a "Kiss & Tell" expressive writing exercise, where participants reflect, integrate, and share their insights to align their values and passions with meaning and purpose. Our optional, follow-up, one-to-one coaching packages support individuals in putting these insights into practical action.
A Valuable Group-Process Tool
We use The Messy Magical Muse in all our creative adventures to encourage deep reflection, authentic self-expression, and meaningful colleague exchanges. This colorful 65-card deck is filled with creativity-sparking prompts in collage, mixed media, and expressive writing. Based on the archetypal journey, the deck is a unique and dynamic tool for navigating any process of change.
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your organization's culture and performance? Get in touch! We'd love to create a bespoke creative adventure for you that transforms burnout into bliss! Sign up for our Muse Letter to stay updated on our latest creative adventures and offerings.
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