Revenge of the Sith ? Creativity and Structure

The common belief is that lack of structure and randomness enhances creative output, whereas in truth, creativity is enhanced when it is organised, systematic and based on highly structured processes. This article will use Episode III of the Star Wars trilogy ? Revenge of the Sith ? to demonstrate that... Read More

Drawing On Creativity: How To Trick Your Brain

Can you draw?Your answer to that question reveals a surprising amount about your brain and the way you integrate your right and left hemispheres. (In this article, the left side will be referred to as the dominant one, which is by far the most likely scenario.)You see, the left side... Read More

New Inventions - From Absurd to Wacky!

New inventions? Heard of a revolving restaurant combination television tower? How about color x-ray pictures? Or heard of a new invention that turns the sea's salt water drinkable? These are wacky new inventions not having been fully used!Are you on the lookout for shirts that don't require ironing? For $4,000.00,... Read More

Shyness - Another View

We are all born shy, aren't we? When we see little children clinging to their parents, hiding behind Mom or Dad, we are reminded about the shyness of first coming into this World. As this early stage of our life we are not ready to be seen just yet. We... 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

Self-Care for Creative Artists: 5 Ways to Start Today

Self-care is the path to creative expression. By paying closer attention to your self-care, you can have easier access to your creativity, to your muse and to your inner strength and resilience. You'll also have more energy, more tolerance for others and yourself and more confidence in your work.Start. Have... Read More

The Healing Powers of Journaling

For the past several years, I have found joy working as a motivational writer and speaker. One of my greatest passions has been the gift of sharing my deep love and respect for the written word. Words are powerful. They provoke thought, stimulate creativity, and most importantly, they hold within... Read More

Produce Creativity: 4 Ways To Motivate Your Melon

It was 8:00 PM and I'd hit a creative wall ? hard. But there was so much work to be done! And I just had to get out of the office or else my article would never get finished. So I knew the only way to stimulate my mind was... Read More

Take Time To Think

I recently saw a program on television wherein the participants discussed the degree to which present day computer technology has contributed to our economy, well-being and our ability to communicate. They pointed out the many ways that this technology was already obsolete and that further refinements will impact our future... Read More

Creativity Management ? Its All About Routine

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 and Team Size

Effective team structure is critical when managing creativity and creative... Read More

Self-Care for Creative Artists: 5 Ways to Start Today

Self-care is the path to creative expression. By paying closer... Read More

Story and Screenplay Structure

Structure is beneficial to creative output in a number of... Read More

The Elements of Creativity: Attributes Listing Method

Attribute listing is one of the best ways to generate... Read More

Tips on Breaking the Creative Block

There's no question that creating anything is hard to do.... Read More

Tap the Creative Inside You

Imagination is the source of creativity. It's a place where... Read More

Courage and Creating

Doing anything creative often brings up fears, anxieties, insecurities. Courage... Read More

Magic In Your Spice Rack

Variety is the spice of life, but spices, historically are... Read More

Rejuvenate & Re-Fuel Your Inner Drive

I believe that as solo-entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives we... Read More

Creating Reality ? Discovering the Magician Within

We all create our own reality each and every day,... 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

Telling It Like It Is (Or Can Be)

When you hear, "tell me a story," does your mind... Read More

Art, Artists and Vocation

"If you really want to upset your parents?go into the... Read More

Creative Drought

For the past several hours, I've struggled with this week's... Read More

Recharge Your Battery

It was 4:15PM on a Thursday when I arrived at... Read More

Top Five Journal Exercises

Keeping a journal is a form of creative expression that... Read More

Creative Dreams - What Winter Driving Taught Me

We had a winter storm the other day here in... Read More

Creativity Myths

Sustained myths about Creativity and Innovation lead to confusion, bad... Read More

Re-Energize Your Brain

We all use tools in our work, and all of... Read More

The Sylvia Plath Pattern Of Creative Flow

* Sylvia Plath teaches a valuable lesson about the Even... Read More

10 Ways to Thrive as a Creative Artist

1. Connect with your DREAM ? Indulge yourself in a... Read More

I Want To Create...

What would you like to create? A peaceful life, a... Read More

Who Wants To Be A Creative Genius?

Can You Learn Creativity?Have you ever watched Robin Williams do... Read More

5 Ways to Enhance Your Creativity

We're born creative. However, this innate characteristic becomes buried as... Read More

Riches Through Creative Thinking!

When solving problems after you have exhausted the normal means... Read More

Creativity and Inspiration

Creativity for the mystic has special meaning. In the world... Read More

A Quick Course in Creativity

This quick course in creativity is designed to give you... Read More

The Secret of Intuitive Intelligence

The word intuition comes from the Latin word intueri, meaning... Read More

Five Basic Steps to Benefit from Your Creativity

The ability to exercise your creativity is even more important... Read More

Problem Solving Techniques For Business And Life

Learning a few good problem solving techniques can improve your... Read More

Are You A Creative Meathead?

Remember Archie Bunker's description of what a Meathead was on... Read More

3 Simple Steps To Solving Problems

You can move beyond your stuck states by contemplating all... Read More

Sharing Our Creative Work with Others

In my "Roadblocks to Creativity" e-course, I ask the question:"What's... Read More