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Jan 2022
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Creativity is Not Optional

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This week, Eve and Aditi begin to explain how to find your 'Unicorn Space’ —uninterrupted, sustained attention for the things we love—and why making time for it is not a luxury, but essential to our physical, mental, and emotional health in disruptive times. They are joined by creativity strategist and author, Natalie Nixon. To learn more about Natalie, visit www.figure8thinking.com

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