Lisa Tollner

Being creative isn't about having all the answers. It's about having the courage to make the first brushstroke. Everything else grows from there.

Couples enjoying a date night learning watercolor painting.

When was the last time you made something simply because it made you happy? Not for work. Not for your family. Not because it checked another item off your to-do list. Just because the process itself brought you joy. For many adults, it's surprisingly hard to answer that question. Our lives have become wonderfully full—but also incredibly busy. Between careers, family responsibilities, endless notifications, and calendars packed from morning to night, creativity often becomes something we...