Another Limited Rebellion

In order to be truly innovative to come up with new approaches and creative solutions you have to let go of perfectionism. This is easier said than done but the the truth is...perfection is actually overrated. If you are feeling stuck and want to see more progress towards your goals, take some time to think about where your assumptions about perfection are getting in your way. Then stop by our store and treat yourself to a motivational reminder with eye-catching illustrations by ALR founding partner, Noah Scalin! https://lnkd.in/eDcUS7qX

What happens when you get to the end of a #CreativeSprint #30challenge? This is super important, DO NOT SKIP THIS! … CELEBRATE! 🎉 🏃♀️ Don’t just rush past the finish line onto the next thing, give yourself a chance to bask in the glory! 🥇 If you participated everyday this year we celebrate you! 🥇 If you only got a chance to do few days this time around, we celebrate you! 🥇 If you did not participate at all because you are just learning about it or you didn't have the time, join in today for our finish line celebration! Why is this important? We don’t often have opportunities to celebrate our successes at work. Projects take a long time to complete, and when they are done, we’ve got to move on to other things. Sometimes we only recognize we've passed milestones after we see them in the rearview mirror! 🌈 Ultimately, creativity is a marathon not a sprint, making time to celebrate at regular intervals in a process will help you maintain energy you need to keep going! Here's your prompt for today: 🏆 Make a trophy for yourself 🏆 Try it out and share what you create in the comments or tag us in your posts! #CreativeSprint #learninganddevelopment #inspireyourself

🙄 Are we having fun yet?🤪 Having fun at work isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s crucial for your well-being and performance! ⚡ Engaging in even a few minutes of a fun activity can reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels and boosting serotonin, which helps regulate mood, sleep, and memory. 💎 It also builds resilience, improves your mood, and sharpens focus, making you more adaptable and creative. 🧠 Plus, it’s good for your overall health, from heart function to brain power. So don’t underestimate the power of fun—it could be the key to a healthier, more productive workday! This week we (Mica Scalin & Noah Scalin) are sharing cards from our Creative Sprint® card deck to help you #HaveFun 🎈 Here's today's: 👑 Write a newspaper headline for a fairytale 👑 Try it out for yourself and share what you made with our global community here: https://lnkd.in/g7urufPz #WorkplaceWellbeing #ProductivityHack

What it looks like when your creativity is on a roll 🌠 🥐 ! Dough-lightful right? 🥯 😁 Last month Noah Scalin introduced Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to the Art of Innovation and then they used what they learned to take their own creativity to the next level with a hands-on challenge. Thanks Jennifer Mayton for inviting us to create and connect with this amazing team during your all hands event at Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Can't wait to see how they build on this energy to keep getting Virginians get where they need to go! ⚡ #EmployeeEngagement #Creativityatwork #AllHands

In today's hyper-connected world, it’s ironic that many of us still feel isolated at work. In fact, 51% of employees report feeling disconnected from their colleagues. And this disconnection isn’t just about missing out on friendly conversations—it’s actually a public health issue. The U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy reported that feelings of disconnection and loneliness can have the same negative health impact as smoking! Creating meaningful connections at work isn’t just good for your team—it’s essential for well-being and productivity. This week our #CreativeSprint activities are designed to help you build stronger bonds, foster collaboration, and cultivate a sense of belonging at work and beyond. Let's get started with something simple: 👯 Draw a squiggly line on paper and give it to someone else to turn into something. This week we (Mica Scalin& Noah Scalin) are sharing prompts designed to help you #Connect Try it out for yourself and share what you made with our global community here: https://lnkd.in/g7urufPz #wellbeing

Struggling to stay focused? You’re not alone—68% of people have a hard time focusing at work, and 62% feel the same at home. But we've got a trick that will help you find focus and get into the flow state! What’s flow? It’s when your mind and body are fully engaged in what you’re doing, with distractions fading away. Practicing your creativity daily helps you build the discipline to find this focus, even when it feels hard. This week we (Noah Scalin & Mica Scalin) are sharing #CreativeSprint prompts designed to help you #FindFocus. When you take a few minutes to exercise your creativity—you’re also training your mind to get into that flow state more easily. Try it out for yourself and share what you made with our global community here: https://lnkd.in/g7urufPz We recommend Common House RVA rooftop for a workspace with a view! #workplacewellbeing

You are invited to join our annual #CreativeSprint starting TODAY! We designed this #30daychallenge to pump up your creative muscles with simple activities that get you trying different things, learning new skills, and discovering the possibilities that are around you all the time. FOLLOW Mica Scalin & Noah Scalin to get daily prompts all month. CONNECT & SHARE with our global community in this private group: https://lnkd.in/g7urufPz START NOW with today's prompt: Make a face using only the contents of your wallet, pockets, purse (or other bag!) DON'T overthink it, just do what comes to mind. Take a photo of what you make and share it! Tag someone who you think should join 👇 #Getenergized

🌱What's missing from this picture? Students and faculty at University of Richmond learned about the Art of Innovation with Noah Scalin this week and got warmed up for our October #creativesprint challenge! 🙏🏻Thanks Somiah (So-May-uh) Lattimore, CSPO & Andrew Ilnicki for the invite to come back and visit you and in you impressive Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship learning lab!

👀Looking for a mood boost? 🌤️Here's a quick activity that will brighten up the day. 🙏🏻Thanks Chelsea Mereand for showing how she uses #creativesprint card deck to jumpstart creativity anywhere anytime! Try this out and share what you make with us! #moodboost #workcreative

Do you want to... Influence change in your city? Build community with creativity? Meet neighbors and make friends? Develop new skills for engagement and advocacy? Help decide how $3M of the city budget will be spent? If you said YES to any of these AND you live in #RVA we need you. We are thrilled to be supporting the first ever Participatory Budgeting process in Richmond, Virginia with free community events Gallery5 this weekend and next weekend. 👉 Learn more and RSVP: https://linktr.ee/citerva 👈 No special skills or abilities required just bring your curiosity and energy! #CivicEngagement #community