Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business

by Radim Malinic

Take the first step towards regaining control of your creative life.What if you could take control of both your life and your creative career, avoid recurring cycles of stress and burnout, and create the optimal conditions for your potential to flourish? The good news is you can, and Mindful Creative will show you how to cultivate mindful presence and develop resilience.

Renowned creative director and bestselling author Radim Malinic shows you how and why a creative career in the 21st century can quickly become overwhelming — and what you can do to fix it and even prevent it .Through Radim’s honest storytelling, practical exercises, and expert guidance, you’ll discover the power of mindful creativity to unleash your true potential.

Whether you're an artist, writer, designer, or simply looking to infuse more creativity into your life, this book is your roadmap

• Create the optimal conditions for your creativity
• Audit your life and stop the burnout cycle
• Transform your creative process through powerful techniques and habits
• Achieve a state of flow that enhances productivity and innovation
• Celebrate everyday positive actions that light up your creative process
• Consider therapy and why it might be right for you
• Transform and grow as a creative human being in the 2020s

Mindful Creative unveils the secret synergy of mindfulness and creativity so you can not only unlock your creative potential but also lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.

If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey to enhance your creativity and wellbeing, this is your essential guide.

Mindful Creative today and navigate the highs and lows of a creative life and career.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction

157 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 24, 2023

About the author

Radim Malinic is a creative director and designer living and working in South West London. He runs Brand Nu, a multidisciplinary award winning studio.

Before finding his calling in the creative industry, Czech born Malinic was an ice hockey player, a bassist in death metal bands, an indie DJ, music journalist and student of Economics and Business management. At the break of the new millennium, Malinic moved to the UK to explore the expansive music scene, only to find even a greater interest in art and graphic design. Since then his eclectic interests have seen him working with some of the biggest brands, companies and bands in the world. Clients include Harry Potter, London Film Museum, SyCo, Sprite, WWF and USAID amongst many others.

Aside from his studio work, Radim designs products for his brand ‘November Universe’, he releases music and tours globally with his talk designed to inspire and support self-development in the creative industry.

In March 2016, Malinic released his latest publication, Book of Ideas. The #1 Amazon bestseller has helped novices and professionals across the world to find a new way of approaching their creative work.

Reviews

[Andrew Marriott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been a follower of radim’s work for years he’s one of my favourite designers, I remember getting his first book of Ideas and marvelling at the colourful pages a beautiful showcase of Radim’s work… I was hooked! And from there I continued to read all of Radim’s books over the years, so it’s fantastic to see this latest title.

What I love about Radim as a person is that he has always been 100% transparent and honest about his personal experiences and dealings with mental health and the struggles he’s faced and overcame. He is open and honest about how therapy has helped him and shares practical advice backed up by his own experiences.

As a fellow creative myself who has suffered from anxiety, stress and being burnt out a lot from design, this book was a breath of fresh air.

It’s also a must read for any level creative even if you’re just starting out, or been in the business for some years.

I will be doing a full review of this book over on the book review section of The Logo Creative - https://www.thelogocreative.co.uk/boo...

Thanks again Radim for such a fantastic book!

[Jaison Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Mindful Creative" is a breath of fresh air in the often chaotic world of creativity. Radim Malinic's approach to mindfulness is both enlightening and practical, offering a refreshing perspective on how to nurture creativity while maintaining balance and well-being. Through insightful anecdotes and practical exercises, Malinic gently guides readers to tap into their inner creativity and cultivate a deeper sense of mindfulness in their work and daily lives. What I love most about this book is its emphasis on the importance of self-care and mental health in the creative process. It's a reminder that true creativity flourishes when we take the time to nourish our minds, bodies, and souls. It's a must-read for anyone seeking more joy and fulfillment in your work.

[Kateryna Trysh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recently I had the chance to dive into 'Mindful Creative' by Radim Malinic and it was such a rewarding experience! This book is packed with practical insights on balancing creativity and mindfulness in our busy world. The chapters "Mind Full" and "Positive Habits" really resonated with me and offered valuable takeaways. I was lucky enough to get the author's autograph, which made this book even more special to me!

Thank you Radim Malinic for sharing your personal experience as it is, without any fiction. This book is truly an inspiration for those seeking true colors in the creative world.

Whether you're starting out or already on your creative journey, I highly recommend 'Mindful Creative' for anyone looking for their next read.

[Mike Schnaidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mindful Creative is a therapist for your creativity. Author Radim Malinic addresses the reader in a warm, gentle tone, addressing a range of problems: anxiety, negative thought patterns, and denial. Whew—deep stuff—but these are unseen obstacles to our creativity, and if you give them equal attention as the more exciting parts of your craft, you’ll boost your success rate. To ensure success, Malinic offers actionable advice, spanning from micro adjustments, such as daily breathing exercises to macro adjustments, such as auditing your work. One of my favorite sections is Define, where he recommends you define your future self. I highly recommend you add this one to your library. Bonus: it looks (and smells) great!

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Few careers blur the lines between you and your work the way a creative one does. Our relationship with our careers tends to be exactly that, blurry – and that’s where all the trouble lies. This book helps you confront a lot of tricky questions that can guide you to a clearer, more healthy relationship with your work. It pushes you to approach your career with intentionality and self-awareness, which I’d argue as someone who’s been at it a while, is where most of us hit the wall.

I was impressed by how open he was about all the types of therapy he’s tried and how much it’s helped him. It dawned on me he’s sort of turned all those learnings into this book.

[Nathalie Gordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book to any creative that is close too or has previously suffered form burn out. As a freelancer we want to do all the things and please all the people, we are our only source of income and this book is so helpful in teaching us to create balance for ourselves. How to cope with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Creating and maintaining positive habits, understanding stress and knowing when and how to pause. It's all in there! a perfect guide to create a better work life balance.

[Heather Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mindful Creative by Radim Malinic has been pivotal in helping me realign and recalibrate my professional creative life.

After two challenging experiences with corporate clients, I felt friggin’ over it! Malinic's insights and practical advice have helped to renewed my purpose and resilience. His blend of mindfulness techniques and creative strategies is truly inspiring, providing valuable tools to stay grounded and focused.

I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to enhance creativity, manage stress, and find balance.

[Erin S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mindful Creative is a great book for anyone interested in exploring how mindfulness can be used to develop creative resilience and help create a better work-life balance. Written in an engaging and relatable way, the book provides a clear set of tools to balance stress and incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Malinic’s approach to discussing the impact of creative burnout and the highs and lows of working in the creative industry is honest and refreshing. I would recommend this book to every creative, it is a must read.

[Craig Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Mindful Creative" is a must-read for anyone seeking to unlock the full potential of their creative spirit. With its blend of wisdom, compassion, and practical guidance, this book offers a roadmap for embracing the highs and lows of the creative life with mindfulness and resilience. Whether you're struggling to overcome a creative block or simply looking to deepen your creative practice, this book will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on your journey as a creator.

[Elana Rudick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exactly what I needed to read right now!

Whether you're just starting out as a creative or are a seasoned professional, this book has actionable takeaways you can use right now to make meaningful changes in your work and life.

Radim effortlessly weaves helpful advice with personal anecdotes making for an interesting and fast-paced read. This book is a wakeup call and a useful toolkit all in one and I'm glad to have in my collection. I'm sure I'll be referring to it again and again.

[Rony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Therapy for creatives. So many instances in our vocation can quickly become riddled with overwhelming anxiety, be it a print mishap that cost a client tons of money or just the constant worry that we’ve not done enough though we’re totally burnt out. Radim exposes his own experiences and struggles as the foundation for some poignant pieces of advice, many of which will undoubtedly resonate with those who work in the creative industries.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book.

As a freelancer you can often feel alone when you work and missing someone to bounce ideas of experiences off. This book is a great way to check in and shift you mindset on perspective on being a creative business owner and is relatable in so many ways to the situations I found myself in, managing my business.

Radim's style writing style is clear, easy to digest and it's a great book you can dive back into for tips and reminders.

[Kyler Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book explores what it means to be a creative and juggle all of the ups and downs that come along with it. The author tackles everything from taking time for mindfulness to accepting imposter syndrome and being kinder to yourself. You feel connected to his journey as a like-minded creative. Would recommend.

[Robert McCombe · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who suffers from anxiety, stress and being burnt out a lot as a designer, this book was a breath of fresh air. Learning from someone that has been through it all and shares ways to make what we’re going through better!

[A.M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spending my audible credits on things to shift my mindset. I am stuck in the always starting never finishing loop, and it is making me nuts.

And all the people in my author groups are complaining of or being afflicted by burnout. We HAVE to find better ways to do this stuff.

4 stars

[Martín Cóppola · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a self-help book/autobiography.
Is not bad, but isn't what I was expecting, 80% of the book is about his Radim stories and 20% is about creativity.
Didn't like it.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is your new essential guide for creative mindfulness. For any creative out there struggling with confidence, self -doubt or the ever annoying burnout… this book will be a great mentor

[Taiesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put this down! I'm a big fan of Radim's approach and how he lends such practical advice to his readers. Super inspiring and leaves me ready to get on and take on the creative world.