how full is your cup?

It's a short reflection tool: 15 statements about how often you make things, think freely, stay curious, play, and keep a creative routine. You rate each one from Never to Most days. At the end you get a score out of 100, a tier that describes where you are right now, and a breakdown across five pillars so you can see which one needs the most attention.

About three minutes. There are no trick questions and nothing to prepare. Answer with your first instinct; that's usually the most honest read of how your weeks actually feel.

Yes. You don't need to be able to draw, and nobody will ever see your sketchbook unless you want them to. This is about making marks, not making art. Lines, shapes, scribbles and bad coffee cups all count. The point is the ten minutes of attention, not the result on the page.

Small and boring is the right place to start. Pick one object on your desk and draw it badly for five minutes. Do it again tomorrow. Most people who stopped didn't lose the skill, they lost the habit and the permission. The Three Sketchbook Starter guide walks you through the first few days.

About ten minutes. That's enough to shift your headspace without becoming another thing on your to-do list. Many people tie it to something they already do, like their first coffee or the end of the working day.

You see your result straight away on screen: your score, your tier, your five pillar scores and one practical tip for your lowest pillar. If you ticked the founding seat box, you're also on the waitlist for Sketchbook for Leaders and will hear first when seats open.

A small, guided group for founders, executives and business owners who want to bring a creative practice back into busy lives. Expect short daily prompts, simple techniques, and a group of people in the same position. It opens to a founding cohort first, with founding pricing for those early members.

No. The score is a reflection tool, and the practice is a creative habit. Neither is therapy, diagnosis or mental health treatment. If you're struggling, please speak to a qualified professional.

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Me, SP van der Merwe. I'm an engineer turned creative director who built and sold businesses, stopped drawing for a while, and noticed what it cost me. This is the thing I wish someone had handed me back then.