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10/10 We Did It-Living a Creative Life: Integrating Art into Everyday Existence

Dominic Medford
4 min readJun 25, 2024

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Welcome to the tenth and final instalment of our 10-part series inspired by Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. Throughout this series, we’ve explored recognising and combating Resistance, adopting a professional mindset, developing discipline, overcoming self-doubt, embracing the creative journey, and turning failure into fuel. In this concluding article, we’ll discuss how to integrate art and creativity into everyday life, making your pursuits a continuous source of fulfilment and growth.

The Importance of a Creative Life

Living a creative life means more than just dedicating time to your artistic pursuits; it’s about infusing creativity into all aspects of your existence. Steven Pressfield writes, “The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.” This fear often indicates that the pursuit is meaningful and essential to our personal growth and fulfillment.

Benefits of Integrating Creativity into Daily Life

1. Enhanced Well-Being:

  • Engaging in creative activities can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase overall well-being. Creativity allows for self-expression and emotional release.

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Dominic Medford
Dominic Medford

Written by Dominic Medford

Law and Political Sciences student in Australia who dabbles in writing about his thought processes in his spare time with the hope that it can be insightful.

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