Creative paralysis? Before you give up on your ideas or yourself…
Start exploring the Failure Friendly Mindset.
Failure Friendly explores the way creative confidence returns when we remember how to trust ourselves and the creative process. People approach that idea in different ways, there are three entry points:
Failure Friendly
A research-informed exploration of creativity, fear, and the cultural stories that make failure feel so dangerous.
Best for deep thinkers, people who want to think deeply about the problem.
By: Buzzy Lewis | Paperback | 2023 | $21.99
Being Creative
A visual manifesto, an illustrated, intuitive exploration of creativity, balance and energy. More like a visual philosophy or creative field guide than a traditional book.
Best for deep feelers and experiencers, people who connect through imagery, feeling and inspiration.
By: Buzzy Lewis | Paperback | 2021 |$35.00
By: Buzzy Lewis | 21 Action Cards | 2019 | $15.00Card Deck
A deck of prompts and reflections designed to help people practice creative confidence.
Best for experimenters, people who want to try things and see what happens.
Is your place a safe space for creativity?
Failure…
The Failure Friendly Mindset gives creative people permission to rethink what “failure” really means — and why we’ve been taught to fear this healthy part of the creative process.
It’s not permission to be sloppy, but permission to be human: to experiment, to take risks, and to grow.
An essential unlearning for anyone who creates.
“There is no right or wrong way to be creative, but there is a gentle way"
Action Cards
21 gorgeous cards. One side has a mind opening quote, the other an empowering exercise to train your brain and strengthen those resilience muscles.
7 Wake Up Cards: (Self Awareness / Self Talk / Inner Critic / Mindfulness)
7 Shake Up Cards: (Self Belief / Positive Psychology / Growth Mindset / Re-framing)
7 Make Up Cards: (Self Compassion / Emotional Intelligence / Resilience / Sustainability)
Best for experimenters, people who want to try things and see what happens.
Being Creative
Whether you’re an artist, designer, innovator, entrepreneur, or creative thinker — Being Creative by Buzzy Lewis is your psychologist-approved guide to navigating the mental and emotional challenges of creativity.
Learn the healthier way of ‘Being Creative’.
Best for deep feelers and experiencers, people who connect through imagery, feeling and inspiration.
What People Are Saying
“I bought these for my daughter who is an amazing artist. She struggles with depression at times and I thought these would be a creative way to help her stay inspired and positive. She thought they were really neat!”
— Danneka
“Helpful when feeling stuck. Creates actionable items that are doable and achievable. I'm very grateful. Also got a little surprise in my package. :) Thank you.”
— Maria
“Such beautiful cards, and a perfect size. Thank you so so so much!”