Archive for the 'creativity' Category

Brainstorming Effectively

BRAINSTORMING: The basic tool used in generating many possible solutions to a problem is brainstorming. To use the brainstorming process effectively requires following a prescribed set of rules very closely. These rules are: 1. No positive or negative comments are allowed during the brainstorming phase. 2. Positive or negative non-verbal evaluations are discouraged as well. […]

Fear & Creativity

My fears are most powerful when they’re simmering just under the surface of my awareness. I’m resistant to a new idea, I’m defensive about holding on to my old ways, I feel excited and panicked at the same time - these are sure-fire signs that there’s some fear under there.
Shining a spotlight on my fear […]

Get your Creative Juices Flowing

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The creative arts enhance our lives in countless ways. They make us think. They inspire us. They make us feel a part of something that goes beyond the same old work-a-day world. But too many people think they aren’t the creative types - and she believes they are wrong.
Everyone is […]

Art, Artists and Money

Practical money tips for people in the arts.
1. Sock it Away
If you are in the arts there is no such thing as a steady paycheck. Money usually comes in spurts with no money, often for months, many months, in between. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that spurts of income will happen on a monthly […]

Think Orange! Creativity and the Sacral Chakra

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could just flick a switch and turn on your creativity? Sadly, at times, tapping into your creativity can feel like trying to squeeze water from a stone. The good news is, there are ways of encouraging creativity and one of these ways is through balancing your sacral chakra.
Chakra is […]