When it comes to creativity, here are the top goals on my list for this year -

1. Update the look and approach of Chrysalis Creativity. I think I’ve outgrown the past ideals of Chrysalis Creativity, so I decided that one of the things that I’d do this year is to change its look and approach. So, if you’re checking out our site, you’ll see a brand new theme/design… And, a magazine-style look to the blog/site. I’ve also cleaned up the categories – and re-structured it. I’m not sure yet if its existing structure will stick. I intend to test out ideas first, so this may continue to undergo some changes in the next few months.

2. Read at least 3 creativity-related books. I love reading. Last year, I managed to read quite a few – from photography and scrapbooking to design and children’s writing. So, I’m being conservative here when I say to read at least 3. But hopefully, part of the plan is that I’d be able to write reviews for at least those 3 books that I get to read and share them here with you.

3. Learn at least 1 new creative practice. Last year, my main “new” creative endeavour was sewing. But, I also learned another skill when creating mixed media art, which is nice. And yes, I attended a workshop in children’s writing. So hopefully, I’ll get to add more this year.

4. Create at least 1 teaching material on creativity. I used to engage in workshops and training. But lately, I haven’t done much of such things. So hopefully, I can start developing new teaching materials again, so I can pass things along.

5. Hold at least 1 creative gathering/party. I’ve been meaning to put together a creativity group for some time now. But, some things keep holding me back. Hopefully, this year is the year that I’d get to go for it.

6. Finish at least 1 “creative work” a month. It doesn’t matter what it is – a new sewing project, a poem, a story, a painting, a scrapbook… I just want to be in the habit of coming up with completed works so I’d feel more creatively satisfied.

7. Interview creatively inspiring people. Last year, I only managed to do a couple of such interviews, which I shared one on my personal blog. It was great fun, so I hope to do it again. It’s definitely a great way to learn – and to get inspired.

8. Keep a more organised study/office/studio. I know things always get “messy” when I’m in the middle of a project. But, I’m hoping that I’ll learn to keep things a lot neater this year.

9. Stay in touch with creative folks and make new creative friends. I guess this is related to #5 and #7. But, this one’s really about growing through networking.

What about you? What are your top creativity goals for the year?