117. The stories we tell | How our internal narrative shapes our external experience

We're taking a break from our break to have a conversation about the Surgeon General's recent advisory on the impact social media has on youth mental health. We run through the different studies and statistics mentioned in the advisory, affects of social media on youth and adults and ways Make.Do. is combating the epidemic of feeling alone. Other episodes: You're not alone in your loneliness (ep. 86) Things mentioned: Surgeon General's advisory, The Social Dilemma documentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

The way we talk to ourselves (and about ourselves to others) is a big deal. It impacts the way we show up in community and influences the way other people may see themselves. This week, we're talking about the self-talk pitfalls we fall into, why it's so hard to speak kindly, and ways to reframe some of the negative things we keep telling ourselves. ***This will be the last episode until August-ish. We're taking a break during the busy-busy of summer.*** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

This week we're talking about the responsibility that comes with creativity, how we use creativity to better our communities, and the pros and cons of service-based work. Other episodes mentioned: Trash or treasure (ep. 57), Scarcity and abundance (ep. 59), Generosity and creativity (ep. 82) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

No matter how much experience we have, there will always be times that we second guess our own judgement. This week we're talking about things that impact our ability to trust ourselves, connecting with our intuition, and how creativity gives us confidence to go with our gut in all areas of our lives. Other episodes mentioned: Changing your mind (ep. 31), Being proud of your past self (ep. 49), Failure is an option (ep. 103) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Is creativity a luxury or an essential part of being human? Today we're talking about the dangers of treating creativity like a privilege, ways are society continues to minimize it's importance, and ways we can prioritize it in our communities. Other episodes mentioned: Scarcity and Abundance (ep. 59) ⁠⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Jo was on the struggle bus today. So we're having an easy-breezy, no-notes convo inspired by a random act of kindness. ⁠⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

We're diving into the process behind our Spring Break art camp this week. From initial idea, to collaborating with partnering organizations, to planning, to executing. We end with some practical tips to help you approach your next project at work, home, church, or wherever else you're involved. ⁠Jamboard ⁠Become a Zest Friend⁠! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of ⁠Craig's music on Spotify⁠. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Here are 10 things (actually 20) that are making our lives a little more zesty right now. Other Zest Things episodes: 62, 76, 96 Thursday Murder Club, color pooling crochet, quilt shop survey Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

It's spring! Things are blooming, birds are singing, clocks are changing... we're leaning into the metaphor this week with a discussion about how we wake up dormant creativity.  Episodes mentioned: Getting Unstuck (Ep. 22), Creativity through the seasons (Ep. 25) Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)

Two things can be true at once - we can have a fear of failure AND be enticed by the thrill of new opportunity. This week, we're talking about risk tolerance, being an adrenaline junkie, and what creativity teaches us about the balance between the fear and thrill of it all. Episodes mentioned: Overcoming the fear of failure (Ep. 23) Become a Zest Friend! Make.Do. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift may be tax-deductible. Thank you to Craig Hutson for our createfull theme music! Listen to more of Craig's music on Spotify. Connect with Make.Do. on Instagram (@makedocreate), Facebook (Make.Do.Searcy), and YouTube (Make.Do. Creative Studio)