10 Tools for Dealing with Criticism and Rejection
Ouch! Whether it's feedback we've asked for, an unsolicited remark called out from the audience or a simple "no" result of an audition or submission process, criticism and rejection are a huge part of our lives as creative artists.Sometimes we're so fearful of being criticized or rejected that we keep... Read More
What is Creativity?
Here in England September represents the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn as well as the start of the new school year and the start of many new initiatives in business, life and lots more besides.When anyone is looking to make any kind of change in their life,... Read More
Creativity And You
95 percent of what we know about the brain, we have learned in the last 20 years. So, your beliefs about creativity were probably shaped by faulty information.For instance, many believe that only special, talented people are creative ? and you have to be born that way.Wrong.The notion that geniuses... Read More
Breathing Out Stage Fright
You're stepping onto the stage, amidst opening night flurry and last minute stage directions. In the audience are the director you'd like to work with, the reviewer everyone listens to, and your first acting coach. The blood pumps in your ears, your heart is racing, and your throat is so... Read More
Being Creative is Essential for Online Success
Do you have a strategy that ensures your online business stands out from the crowd?If your answer to the above is NO then you need to address this issue, because if you don't, it is unlikely that your online presence will even be noticed.With there being so much competition in... Read More
Riches Through Creative Thinking!
When solving problems after you have exhausted the normal means of coming up with the solution, think in terms of unorthodox methods. Vary your thinking and try to solve the problems by creating something completely new and irrelevant. Come into the problem through the "back door". Research and curiosity go... Read More
What Open Stage is Teaching Me About Life
After many years of performing as a vocalist, I switched my focus to my training and work as a music therapist. I love sharing my music with my clients with special needs and it continues to be an incredibly rewarding field of work.Recently I got back into performing, only this... Read More
Mindfulness and Independence: Observing Fireworks
"It's a free country," they say. "Celebrate our independence," I hear.Well, I'm all for having a party, but it strikes me that you don't have to be an American to appreciate freedom, and doing what I'm told isn't the best way to exercise independence.So, let's expand that notion of freedom... Read More
Analysis of The Monkeys Paw by W. W. Jacobs: A Study in Lateral Thinking
I first read The Monkey's Paw as a youngster in Junior High School. I was touched by how an elderly couple received the gift that everyone would want, three wishes, and how the gift turned into a curse.I knew something was wrong at the beginning of the story when the... Read More
Creativity Management ? Sustainability through Passion
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be defined as consisting of a number of ideas, a number of diverse ideas and a number of... Read More
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Creativity Management ? Collaboration NOT Competition
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Mindfulness and Independence: Observing Fireworks
"It's a free country," they say. "Celebrate our independence," I... Read More
Shyness - Another View
We are all born shy, aren't we? When we see... Read More
Creativity Management ? The Value Of An Idea?
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Innovation: Wake Up Your People?s Creative Genius
Successful companies have innovation in their blood. The single most... Read More
Creative Memory Tricks
What's the biggest problem with memory tricks? Remembering to use... Read More
Rejuvenate & Re-Fuel Your Inner Drive
I believe that as solo-entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives we... Read More
The Elements of Creativity: Attributes Listing Method
Attribute listing is one of the best ways to generate... Read More
9 Ways to Live Creatively
Creativity ? according to Webster's it means having the ability... Read More
Who Wants To Be A Creative Genius?
Can You Learn Creativity?Have you ever watched Robin Williams do... Read More
Top Ten Creative Strategies for Inspiring Creativity Where You Work and Play
Websites, automobiles, milk cartons, living spaces. Design saturates every aspect... Read More
Five Steps to Higher Creativity: Engaging the Human Spirit
Unleash Your Creativity! Creativity has often been the misunderstood... Read More
How To Increase Creativity... Set Deadlines!
Deadlines are something all of us face from time to... Read More
Creativity Myths
Sustained myths about Creativity and Innovation lead to confusion, bad... Read More
Unleash Your Creativity and Think Your Way Out of the Box
The brain is a strange organ. It works in ways... Read More
Finding A Little Adventure
I have had more than my share of exciting times... Read More
Mindfulness and Teaching: Lessons From Dynamic English
Back in 1983, I was hired to teach English in... Read More
Sleep and Creativity
In my life, sleep is the number one way that... Read More
Creating Success
All things begin in consciousness.Consciousness originates everything that is manifest.... Read More
Connect with Your Surroundings
Clutter is one of my favourite topics, and I've written... Read More
Theres A Light At The End Of Your Tunnel, Called Imagination!
Imagine this. You've got this huge dream you just turned... Read More
Turning Obstacles Into Blessings
"Your capacity to be creatively alive in virtually all life... Read More
Overcoming Artists Block (Part 1)
How many times does an artist stare down at that... Read More
Macrovision
These days it's all about breaking things down into manageable... Read More
Creativity Management ? Measurement, Benchmarking, and Improvement
Contrary to common perception, creativity can be made tangible, measurable... Read More
Creativity Management and Team Size
Effective team structure is critical when managing creativity and creative... Read More
Top Five Journal Exercises
Keeping a journal is a form of creative expression that... Read More
Computer In The Shop? What Do You Do Now?
Have you ever had one of those days when you... Read More
Are You Inventive Enough to be an Inventor? Some Guidelines to Invention Success!
Inventors make a ton of money when the invention is... Read More
Make Yourself Creative: Two Easy Idea-Generating Methods
Here are a couple of exercises to force yourself to... Read More
Why Creative Visualization Works
Experience has shown that creative visualization works. It is quite... Read More
Is Your Team Suffering from FWTS?
Who do you know who is feeling stuck, under-performing, or... Read More
Creativity And You
95 percent of what we know about the brain, we... Read More
9 Ways to Live Creatively
Creativity ? according to Webster's it means having the ability... Read More
Creativity Management ? Its All About Routine
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
How To Increase Creativity... Set Deadlines!
Deadlines are something all of us face from time to... Read More
Are You Creative?
Have you ever heard the saying, "The harder I work,... Read More
Creativity Management ? Don?t Write, Rewrite
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
True Power Series Part I. Visualization: Image Production and Verbal Thought
(5 minutes a day) There is no limit to what... Read More
Are You Inventive Enough to be an Inventor? Some Guidelines to Invention Success!
Inventors make a ton of money when the invention is... Read More
Its Time to Get Out of the Box
"It is never too late to be what you might... Read More
Mindfulness and Poetry: Delicious Word Awareness
Everyone's a poet.Of course, everyone's a critic, too! This means... Read More
The Art of Keeping a Journal
Journal keeping is basically without rules. It is an uncensored... Read More
Go Ahead and Think Outside the Box!
I am trying to create a discipline where I blog... Read More
Creativity Management ? Finding Your Voice
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
How To Let The Subconscious Mind Do The Creative Work
From time immemorial mankind has wished for an Aladin's lamp,... Read More
Unleash Your Creativity and Think Your Way Out of the Box
The brain is a strange organ. It works in ways... Read More
Be Creative to Get Money
Creativity alone can make you money and no matter what... Read More
The Healing Powers of Journaling
For the past several years, I have found joy working... Read More
Tap the Creative Inside You
Imagination is the source of creativity. It's a place where... Read More
Re-Energize Your Brain
We all use tools in our work, and all of... Read More
Creativity Management ? Collaboration NOT Competition
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Improve Your Bottom Line, Kens Idea Saved over $100,000
Engaged employees can show us the way to continuously improve.... Read More
Shyness - Another View
We are all born shy, aren't we? When we see... Read More
Turning Obstacles Into Blessings
"Your capacity to be creatively alive in virtually all life... Read More
Characteristics: Creative Types VS Clods!
Here are some odds & ends I have observed in... Read More
Computer In The Shop? What Do You Do Now?
Have you ever had one of those days when you... Read More
5 Ways to Enhance Your Creativity
We're born creative. However, this innate characteristic becomes buried as... Read More
Break An Egg For Creativity
In 1420, the dignitaries of Florence held a competition.They offered... Read More
Seeing Problems From Their Creative Side
Did you know that winning actually puts less wear and... Read More
New Inventions - From Absurd to Wacky!
New inventions? Heard of a revolving restaurant combination television tower?... Read More
Three Ways Journaling Can Boost Your Creativity and Your Business
I have a friend who has struggled with her creativity... Read More
Overcoming Artists Block (Part 1)
How many times does an artist stare down at that... Read More
Top Ten Ways To Jump-Start Your Creativity
1 - Take A Tour of the Great Outdoors Consider... Read More
Why Creative Visualization Works
Experience has shown that creative visualization works. It is quite... Read More
Forget Thinking Outside The Box....GET Outside The Box
I happened to overhear a conversation the other day between... Read More
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