Episode 4 | Consumption
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Hello and welcome back to The Everyday Creative, where we talk about ways everyday people can incorporate creativity into their lives in order to consume less and create more. Today, we are talking all about consumption.
Our Definition of Consumption:
The external act of using up a resource.
Examples of Resources:
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Food, Shelter, Water, etc
- Time
- Money
- Mental Resources: Energy, Willpower, Motivation
- The Earth's resources
- Love
How does consumption show up in your life?
There are many ways to consume. Some show up in obvious ways like social media, watching TV, video games, etc. Insert any type of content here, like podcasts or videos.
Other consumption shows up in less obvious ways and those tend to be specific to the individual. We mention reading and learning as ways this type of consumption shows up for us.
Is there a “right” amount of consumption?
- You must be self-aware
- Minimum effective dose
How do you know when you’ve consumed too much?
- Be aware of your goals
- Figure out what you are consuming and when
- Concentrate on one area at a time
- Ask yourself why you are consuming
- Consumption as a sign of a bigger problem
The Four Q's
During this show segment, we introduce four ways to interact with the material presented: A question to answer, a quest to complete, an aspect of creativity we've noticed this week, and a quote to ponder.
Question:
We’ve already asked a lot of questions for this week. Take time to think about your own answers.
Quest:
Determine your biggest consumption category.
Quality Creativity:
Creativity with eating and shopping due to the supply chain.
Quote:
"Sometimes you can find a nice lamp."
- RZA
Have a Creative Week!
Episode Credits:
The Everyday Creative is hosted by Evie Soape and Emily Soape. It is produced by Emily Soape.
Please drop us a comment or question at theeverydaycreativepodcast@gmail.com.
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
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Co-founders of The Everyday Creative Collective
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