Jamey Lyon

Forming a (creative) identity happens through a number of processes that happen at different times.

Self-concept focuses on the parts of you that you can know, understand, and describe. Creative identity focuses on something else entirely.

Creative self-concept is your long-term, foundational, “this-is-the-type-of-creative I-am-or-am-not” self-perception.

How well you know your creative skills and how well you can apply those skills is called creative metacognition.

How well you judge your own abilities to do a creative task is called your creative self-efficacy.

Creatives are particularly vulnerable to the forces of self-image. Here's a brief activity to shift your perspective for the better…

Social media algorithms are stealing your time by demanding increasing quantity regardless of quality.

Goal setting for creative projects is a bit more than being SMART. Here's what else creatives should consider when guiding your process.