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From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play comes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space. With her acclaimed New York Times bestseller (and Reese’s Book Club pick) Fair Play, Eve Rodsky began a national conversation about greater equality on the home front. But she soon realized that even when the domestic workload becomes more balanced, people still report something missing in their lives—that is, unless they create and prioritize time for activities that not only fill their calendars but also unleash their creativity.
Rodsky calls this vital time Unicorn Space—the active and open pursuit of creative self-expression in any form that makes you uniquely YOU. To help readers embrace all the unlikely, surprising, and delightful places where their own Unicorn Space may be found, she speaks with trail blazers, thought leaders, academics, and countless real people who have discovered theirs everywhere—from activism to artistic endeavors to second careers.
Rodsky reveals what researchers already know: Creativity is not optional. It’s essential. Though most of us do need to remind ourselves how (and where) to find it. With her trademark mix of research based, how-to advice and big-picture inspirational thinking, Rodsky shows you a clear path to reclaim your permission to have fun, manifest your own Unicorn Space in an already too-busy life, and unleash your special gifts and undiscovered talents into the world.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play comes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space. With her acclaimed New York Times bestseller (and Reese’s Book Club pick) Fair Play, Eve Rodsky began a national conversation about greater equality on the home front. But she soon realized that even when the domestic workload becomes more balanced, people still report something missing in their lives—that is, unless they create and prioritize time for activities that not only fill their calendars but also unleash their creativity.
Rodsky calls this vital time Unicorn Space—the active and open pursuit of creative self-expression in any form that makes you uniquely YOU. To help readers embrace all the unlikely, surprising, and delightful places where their own Unicorn Space may be found, she speaks with trail blazers, thought leaders, academics, and countless real people who have discovered theirs everywhere—from activism to artistic endeavors to second careers.
Rodsky reveals what researchers already know: Creativity is not optional. It’s essential. Though most of us do need to remind ourselves how (and where) to find it. With her trademark mix of research based, how-to advice and big-picture inspirational thinking, Rodsky shows you a clear path to reclaim your permission to have fun, manifest your own Unicorn Space in an already too-busy life, and unleash your special gifts and undiscovered talents into the world.
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Unleash Your Unicorn
Embracing the Power of "the Pause" to Commit to Creativity
Consider: The Case of the Bad Tinder Date
I was visiting my cousin Jessica at Stanz Cafe in Larchmont, New York. As we were digging into a shared plate of avocado toast, the conversation turned toward her new dating life.
"I've started swiping right," she admitted.
"Really?" I said with a near mouthful. "You're ready, then?"
Jessica's life took an unexpected turn when her husband had a catastrophic stroke at the age of thirty-seven. After Jessica served as caretaker to her husband for seven years to reach a full recovery, while also juggling the needs of their two young kids single-handedly and working a full-time job, their marriage ultimately dissolved, albeit amicably.
"It's been a year since the divorce," said Jessica, "and I'm proud of myself for all I've been able to do on my own, but truthfully"-she paused-"I don't want to keep doing it all alone. So, yeah, I think I'm ready." She nodded assuredly.
"Okay, then," I encouraged, "show me who's made the cut."
Jessica took out her phone, tapped on the Tinder app, and scrolled until she landed on Andy. "Read his profile," she said, handing me her phone.
Andy had a clean yet intentionally disheveled kind of mountain man look. His smile appeared genuine, and his interests were listed as follows: adventure, travel, and cooking.
"He sounds amazing," I enthused. "He lists 'adventure' as one of his top values. That's totally you." When we were younger, I'd nicknamed my cousin Jessica "Adventure" Cohen, because she didn't have a given middle name and because she saved all of her waitressing tip money to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, explore Machu Picchu, and visit the Choeung Ek memorial in Cambodia.
"Was totally me," Jessica corrected.
"And look at this," I continued. "His favorite quote is your favorite quote: Vivian Greene's 'Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.' I mean, c'mon, the guy loves adventure and inspirational quotes?"
Jessica sighed and leaned in. "I know, but we already went on one date, and it's not going to work out."
"Oh my God. Tell me," I said a little too loudly, attracting the attention of the full table next to ours.
"Well," she confided, "it was a sort of disaster. Ten minutes into our dinner, he asks me, 'What do you do for fun?' Can you imagine?" Jessica rolled her eyes.
I clearly felt her exasperation but didn't similarly share it. Why was his question so offensive to her? I challenged: "What's wrong with a little fun?"
Her eyes widened. "Who past the age of twenty asks that question? Really, who has time for fun when you're raising kids and juggling a career and taking the dogs to the freaking vet? I had no 'fun' answer for him, so I ended the date early."
I well understood the challenge she was describing, as a working mother with tiny humans underfoot in my own home. Still, fun is not exclusively reserved for Gen Z. Or single people without jobs or pets. Is it?
"Jessica . . ." I straightened and said in my firm but loving voice, "you of all people deserve to rediscover what brings you joy, and you must make time for it."
She gave me the finger and handed me the bill.
***
On the flight back to Los Angeles, I gave the Case of the Bad Tinder Date some thought. Andy's "what do you do for fun" approach to life seemed like the right antidote for Jessica's malaise. She could definitely use some fun, some time and space for herself. A new adventure. A little...
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October 15, 2021 Best-selling self-help expert Rodsky (Fair Play, 2019) defines "unicorn space" as the time and place in which you can actively pursue creativity and self-expression. For most women, whose time is devoted to the roles of partner, parent, and professional, a unicorn space might seem as elusive as the mythical beast itself. But Rodsky stresses that even the busiest people can carve out this time by giving themselves permission to be unavailable, to burn their guilt and shame, and to ask for the solitude they need. She offers ways to negotiate "free" time and exercises and quizzes intended to help readers find their own what, why, and how. Creativity is built on curiosity, connection, and completion, and Rodsky gives practical suggestions for obtaining these goals despite the limits of COVID-19 and daily challenges. This guide is addressed to all women; Rodsky included members of the LGBTQI community in her studies and interviews. Rodsky's friendly tone is encouraging and reassuring to readers trying to relocate their life's spark and the time to pursue it.
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October 25, 2021 Overburdened women are issued a “permission slip” to explore their creativity in this energizing invitation by Rodsky (Fair Play) to pursue passion projects. Much of the guide deals with how to carve out time for such endeavors, which she terms “the unicorn space.” Rodsky helpfully breaks down common obstacles, both external and self-imposed (key is “learning to say no”), and reminds readers, “You won’t find untouchable space and time... you have to assert and create it.” She takes aim at the guilt-driven sense of constant obligation people often feel and offers concrete tips for enlisting the help of partners in assigning equal time for individual pursuits. She goes on to detail the process of creative exploration, broadly defined as anything that piques curiosity and fulfills personal values. While this brand of creativity boosterism is not especially novel, what resonates are the challenges to reconnect to one’s values and dream big. The stated audience is gender inclusive, but the takeaways will be particularly relevant to women raising children while balancing other commitments. Whimsical design details and plentiful stories round out an attractive package. It would make for a welcome gift passed around the late-night PTA crowd. Agent: Yfat Reiss Gendell, YRG Partners.
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