Writing is tough sometimes. It’s not the forming sentences and making paragraphs that is so difficult. That part you can do. But it’s not the part that matters. The part that matters is making it yours. Writing like only you can write. And doing it with creative freedom. This is the part that makes you …
Your curiosity is one of your greatest assets in all areas of your life, especially your business. If you are willing to cultivate it, you can bring some enormous benefits. When you are feeling stuck or in a rut, it’s the perfect time to bring in some curiosity. When you aren’t sure what you should …
Do you know the best time of day to do your creative work? This is a great question, and the only right answer is your answer. It’s easy to forget to ask questions about timing in our lives, and that’s a shame because it can make a huge difference in performance. And when it comes …
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso I had the lucky opportunity to spend a few hours this weekend with a young painter. Everyone else was busy doing other stuff, so I got to really watch and learn from her in her …
As an artist or a creative person, have you ever thought of creating a mission statement for that part of your life? Something that explains what is it you do and why. You might have one that guides you already, but it isn’t stated. I know I do, and since thinking about what my mission …
We always want to be increasing our creativity. There are lots of ideas how to do this, and at times I like to list them too. They are great reminders of things to aim for. Mostly they focus on doing something new, and that’s a terrific way to gain new information and skills to put …
If you’re like me, you dream of inspiration. Maybe it’s tingle in your fingers or your mind that lets you know it’s time to get to work. Or perhaps it’s an excitement about trying something new. It’s one of the best feelings. I’ve spent some time thinking about what it is and how we can …
If you’re like me and always seeking to hack your creativity, you are willing to consider anything reasonable. What if there is something right outside your door? Well there is!Try a step into nature. A park or a garden will do just fine when you can’t get out in the deep wilderness. Nature has been …
If you’re like me, you’re always searching for how you can build your creative muscle, to develop it and what you are able to do. I asked myself how do we find our creative edge and what do we do when we are there. I thought of this little exercise as a way to develop …
Have you ever considered how important your brain’s health is? Especially since it’s ground zero for creative thinking. We tend to ignore our brains, despite that it’s the center of everything, decisions, feelings, ideas, and all sensation and movement. If your job demands creative thinking than it’s extra important to make sure it’s in tip-top …
