The Creative Wellbeing
Book Club
Start a reading circle
Some readers will follow their creative path alone, but others might prefer to find a few companions to walk it with. Sharing your progress and discussing the ideas in this book can help you go deeper and stay accountable.
If that sounds like your kind of thing, I recommend starting a small group to read through the chapters together and reflect on what you learn. It’s simple to set up and, in my experience, really rewarding.
How it works
This page gives you everything you need to start your own Creative Wellbeing circle – from discussion prompts to downloadable slides and soundscapes (you’ll just need your own copies of the book!).
Finished the book with a group of five or more?
I’d love to celebrate with you! Email me to book a 30-minute online session where we can mark the moment, chat about your experience, and explore any questions you have.
Book Club guides & resources
PDF downloads
Here you’ll find PDFs you can read on screen, share online or print to use and pass around your Book Club.
Book Club Kit
A short PDF with hosting tips, sample agendas and ideas for making the session welcoming.
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Chapter reflections
A set of thoughtful questions to help guide your discussion. Great for a group, or for solo readers. (Also included in the Book Club Kit).
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Journey Mapper
Track your reflections and progress with your book club. Print on A4 or use digitally as you read together. (Also included in the Book Club Kit).
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Social media downloads
Here you’ll find portrait slides for Instagram posts and stories, and landscape slides for LinkedIn, Facebook, X or other platforms. You’re welcome to download and use them, just tag me @StudioEmmi when you share – I’d love to see and share!
#CreativeWellbeingBook #CreativeEcosystem #StudioEmmi
Book Club Member
Let others know you're reading along in your Insta story or post – sharing your journey might just inspire someone else's.
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Book Club Member
Let others know you're reading along in your Insta story or post – sharing your journey might just inspire someone else's.
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Connection quote
An easy-to-share quote from Chapter 1: Connection.
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Pause quote
An easy-to-share quote from Chapter 3: Pause
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Joy quote
An easy-to-share quote from Chapter 5: Joy.
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‘On That Note’
Add your reflections or inspirations, and share with your network. Be sure to tag your fellow readers!
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Favourite quotes kit
A set of customisable slides where you can add your chosen quote to create an inspirational post.
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Intro quote
An easy-to-share quote from the book’s Introduction.
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Wonder quote
An easy-to-share quote from Chapter 2: Wonder.
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Movement quote
An easy-to-share quote from Chapter 4: Movement.
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Share the journey!
The people who read this book are the ones who bring its ideas to life. I’d love to hear from you! Send me a photo of you reading it or something you’ve created using the exercises – I’d be delighted to feature it and cheer you on.
Support the book
Q&A with Emmi Salonen
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I went through burnout and lost touch with my creativity. While travelling and resting, I began asking other creatives how they stay inspired. I realised we need tools to support creativity as a way of life, not just a career.
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It’s a flexible framework inspired by the archipelago forests where I grew up in Finland. The five inputs - Connection, Wonder, Pause, Movement and Joy - help creatives sustain energy, purpose, and emotional resilience.
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Anyone whose work depends on creative energy, from freelancers and students to studio leaders and brand strategists. Whether you’re stuck, burned out, or just looking to re-energise, this book is a gentle and practical guide.
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Happiness isn’t about constant positivity. It’s about being attuned to yourself, even in difficult seasons. The Creative Wellbeing Handbook encourages a slower, more honest kind of joy; grounded in self-connection and creative flow.