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Time-bounded creative endeavors for energy restoration

Core Idea: CALM Projects are creative activities with defined beginnings and endpoints that build competence and autonomy while providing a sense of accomplishment.

Key Elements

• Definition: Creative activities with clear start and finish points

• Distinguishing Features:

  • Time-bounded nature
  • Defined outcomes
  • Specific goals

• Example Projects:

  • Photography challenge (taking a photo every day for a year)
  • Learning a specific song on an instrument
  • Completing a painting or artwork

• Benefits:

  • Builds sense of competence
  • Enhances feeling of autonomy
  • Provides satisfaction of completion
  • Creates energy through accomplishment

• Implementation Approach:

  • Define clear parameters for the project
  • Set achievable goals
  • Maintain creative freedom within project constraints
  • Focus on process enjoyment while working toward completion

Connections

• Related Concepts: CALM Hobbies (open-ended alternative), Creative Activities as Energy Boosters (underlying principle)
• Broader Context: Goal Setting (structured approach), Energy Management (restoration technique)
• Applications: Personal Achievement (practical outcome), Structured Creativity (implementation method)

References

1. Abdaal, A. (2023). Feel Good Productivity. [Book highlights]

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Sources:

• From: Abdaal-Feel-good Productivity