The Playfectionist Workbook

What Would You Create if You Overcame Perfectionism?

Train your brain toward a play-fectionist mindset with this activity-packed workbook by multimedia teaching artist and creativity coach Nivi Canela.

The Playfectionist Workbook is a PDF journal designed to break down the barriers between you and your natural creative abilities.

We are ALL creators. So how do we get in touch with our creativity? Through a series of artistic and mindful exercises backed by studies in learning and development, this workbook will have you creating in ways you never thought you'd create.

A Workbook that Goes Against the Grain

As a retired ivy league perfectionist, my approach is process-centered; I help people rekindle their passion for creating by emphasizing self-care, play, connection, and growth.

About the Author

Hi, I’m Nivi. I’ve been writing and performing my whole life. I’ve also spent 10+ years teaching creativity. I’ve also released original music, published poetry, essays, fiction, and visual art, produced multiple variety shows, and performed in stage, screen, television, and more, including off-Broadway and PUNKBLACK Fest New Orleans - so I understand the challenges creatives face across disciplines.

My aim is to empower people to access their creativity from a place of joy, compassion, and unconditional self-love. Using the research I did while studying Education and Ethnic Studies at Columbia University and Educational Theatre at NYU, I’ve designed a unique, well-researched, and culturally responsive workbook for this.