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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 such as Shakespeare, Picasso and Mozart were `gifted' is a myth, according to a study at Exeter University. Researchers examined outstanding performances in the arts, mathema

WHY AREN'T YOU DOING YOUR ART? Humans are creative creatures. Period. Everyone is born with a unique creative talent. Your soul knows exactly which creative gift you came brilliantly equipped to contribute to the planet. I suppose in a perfect world, we would all grow up free to express our passions; with parents encouraging us all the way to truly be our unique little selves. But a perfect world would be boring, so the Universe spices things up by making it more challenging

Your problem solving strategies determine how effectively you deal with everything from creating new ideas to solving the routine problems of life and business. There are many specific techniques for solving problems, but a good strategy is a more general "plan of attack" that makes it all work. ...

To generate great ideas, develop the 7 habits that follow. These are actions and thought patterns you can use to come up with many creative ideas and solutions. They'll work right now if you try them, but if you want to be a truly effective creative problem solver, make such techniques into ...

Do you feel refreshed at the end of a work day? Or do you feel exhausted, too tired to enjoy the rest of your day? Maybe you even work until bedtime?nn Working Full Tilt Most of the Time Is a Common Mistake that most business owners make.nn The good news may be that your work is a major way in which you fulfill your divine mission. You love what you do and you want to leave your print on your clients and the world in a positive way. That is wonderful - many blessings and kudo

Women are always running around juggling, trying to support the different roles they play in every day life. And in the midst of this balancing act, there may be a yearning for something more - something a bit deeper, something that connects everything together in a more meaningful way. Does this resonate with you? Are you in search of a deeper connection with your authentic self, but wonder how and when this could possibly happen for you? Now is the time to fully engage on a journey of self-exploration - one that leads to a life of purpose, passion and creative expression.

We’re all familiar with the effectiveness and the powers of positive thinking. Whenever you think positively, a positive stream of energy is built and your mood and behaviors are influenced by your subconscious mind. Not only you think about what it is that you want, but you also picture it as well, intensifying the magnitude of your thinking. Each and everyone of us has a natural capacity to utilize their imagination, but for a beginner, the idea of creative visualization

The Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital today—or perhaps even more so—than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work.

We are all been given the ability to be creative in any which way we could be even if we realize it or not. There are five easy guides in how to get these imaginative ideas flow freely and effortlessly like the wind. 1.) Get creative even in your intentions. Simply tell yourself, “Starting today and onwards, I am going to be more original and artistic in everything I do.” Saying this each day the moment you wake up, welcoming a brand new day with promising and fresh ideas

Which do you prefer: one hundred people lined up in front of your business, looking for something you don’t offer or ten people wanting your product or service? Most of us would take the ten (qualified leads) over the other hundred. Here’s how to get your qualified leads online: Someone searches for your products or services, your website shows as the first result, the prospects click on it. Studies show about 34% of web users will click on the first result, 17% on the se

To understand how fear blocks creativity, take a moment to imagine yourself telling a story. First, imagine telling the story to someone you love and who loves you. You probably feel warmth and energy as you fill in the details of your tale to your friend’s delight. Now, imagine telling the same story to someone who, for whatever reason, makes you uncomfortable. The wonderful twists and turns, the fine points and colorful images that unfolded in your mind for your friend pr

The expression "Thinking Outside The Box," has become a catch phrase in our busy world. Innovation and creativity generally comes from taking a different perspective, perhaps even going against the norm. The other end of the spectrum would be finding yourself in a rut, always doing or thinking in the same way. You may have some habits which have served you well, but perhaps they are habits which have created "1 channel" thinking for you. This is where you stay on the same cha

Most of us know lucky people, those who seem to lived a charmed life. They may not even be all that smart, and yet they seem to almost stumble into good situations. Opportunities open up for them, things are "handed" to them. Perhaps they win in the stock market, find a dream job, or get married ...

There are elements you can incorporate in your photograph when composing your subject that will draw the viewer eye in and add interest to the subject. Follow these simple guidelines and the quality of your pictures will improve dramatically. Adding them can make a drab photo come alive. nnWhen you see a picture you like, you know you like it, but may not know exactly what it is about the picture that really appeals to you at first glance. Chances are the picture incorporates

The roots of war? Perhaps they are many, but if we're talking about the killing of thousands, the bombing of countries and the large scale conflicts of the last five thousand years or so, one of the roots has to be our use of language. Here is an understanding of war you may not have heard ...

"Instead of pouring knowledge into people's heads, we need to help them grind a new set of eyeglasses so that we can see the world in a new way." -- J S Brown.nnMost people believe that creativity is something reserved for artists and geniuses. The fact is, that we are all born with a creative genius; the problem is, at some point when we're growing up, we lock the door on it and throw away the key. Pretty soon our creative juices dry up like a prune. nnJust think back at whe

I am all about saving money when I can. There are so many ways to save money when sewing: from making your own patterns, to shopping sales for your fabric, notions, and patterns. nnWhen we first started sewing I would hear people talk about the differences in threads, only to go to the store and find four spools for a $1.00, and buy them.nnNot until we were sewing weekly were the effects of cheap thread on our machine understood.nnFirst, all threads throw off lint in the mach

Springtime is one of the more enjoyable times of year, as the weather is getting warmer and many of us are able to spend more time outdoors. It is also a time that many of us decide that it is best if we clean our house from top to bottom. Spring cleaning has been somewhat of a tradition that is passed down from one generation to the next. If you are in the process of starting your spring cleaning, here are a few tips that can help you through that process and to make the most out of the time that you spend on your home.

You may have heard the expression, or even had the experience, but what is brain fog? It is that state of mind when you can't quite focus or think clearly. As for how to cure it, that depends on the cause. There are two basic kinds of causes. Physical Causes Of Brain Fog A lack of sleep can ...

Do you remember the last time you created a new email account? It was probably the last time you wanted to make a new beginning in your creative and professional life or the last time you forgot your password and you tried hard to achieve to lock your account. The procedure was difficult to regain it and you felt too bored, so you chose to just create a new one in just two minutes. Maybe you are the one that has kept his first email account till today. You! Responsible badass

What is the secret of attraction? You probably know this has become one of the hottest new ideas in self improvement and spirituality. But it isn't a new idea. It is just the newest way to recycle an old idea. Old or new, the important questions are does it work as claimed, and why? A "Law" Of ...

Do you wish you were more creative in your life, but you don't know where to start? You can reconnect with your inner creative self. Try some of these ideas to help you get in touch with your inner creativity. How can we become more creative if we think we have lost the spark? For one person, being more creative may mean they wish they could become a painter, musician, writer, dancer or some other sort of performing artist. However, this is not a practical life style for ever

Looking for cheap travel destinations is a habit we developed during leaner times. Necessary or not, it still means being able to do more for the money. We also continually discover that the cheaper places can be just as much fun. Anaconda, Montana is a great example of this. When we first ...

You can learn how to meditate from a book, but meditation is as much an art as a science, and arts especially are better taught by live teachers than by books. That is why meditation is often learned quicker and brought to a deeper level when the beginner has someone to model their practice on. ...

Creative self-exploration is an amazingly insightful experience, which can help you get in touch with your subconscious and bring clarity into feelings and thoughts that may be holding you back.nnMany people walk into my painting workshops wondering what they are getting themselves into. Yet they arrive open and ready for the experience. We begin painting with the opposing hand, paper, and anything but a paintbrush. To allow the right side of the brain to play more freely, ou

Wouldn't it be great if you could solve problems more easily? You can. Problems you have at home, or problems from science, work, or business - you can use special techniques to help you find solutions to all of them. The following is one of the best. A Problem Solving Story I had written an ...

If you're anything like me, the creative process can be at times the most gratifying experience imaginable. Everything comes together in a flurry of creative activity, you enter a "Flow" state where time seems to stand still and nothing else but what you're working on exists in that moment of time.nnThe flip-side is that sometimes the blank page, screen or canvas stares back at you and seems to laugh at your inability to produce. These moments feel agonizingly long, every lit

Do you find yourself feeling envious of comedians like Chris Rock or Robin Williams; they have such a gift, to be able to make people laugh. You might find yourself thinking, “It must be so wonderful to have the ability to have that talent. I wish I was able to have access to that part of myself.” The truth is, you can. It is a common misconception that there are the creative or right-brain people, and then there are the logical, or left-brain people. The truth is

You know that you are a creative being. We all have the ability to do original work and to make new connections between ideas, which is the key dynamic of the creative process. Yet, we are also well aware that sometimes, our creativity stalls, plays tricks on us, or appears to have vanished completely. It is at those moments that we need to reconnect with our exuberance for our creative process or project. We need to leverage our inspirational powers to stimulate our ability

Hope you have been practicing singing in the past week and are now prepared to take on the nuances of getting on with the real thing- the actual recording.nnMoving on from where we left off the last time around – here are the rest of the gadgets you will need to set up your very own recording studio .nnGadget 2 - Your Microphone:nnBe aware that your standard windows microphone is not adequate. You’ll need one that will record your music perfectly. Microphones are the most

A little bit of brain training can go a long ways towards better thinking. There are easy techniques for better or more creative thinking, such as brainstorming or just getting a good night's sleep. The idea here, though, is to train your brain in new habits. It can take some work, but once good ...

Contrary to what many people think and many dictionaries suggest, atheism is not a belief. It is simply the lack of belief in "God " or gods. Before starting this article, I checked several dictionaries. In the first one, the definition of atheism given was, "The doctrine or belief that there is ...

There are already so many problems in the world. Why create another problem? rnWhy not put our energies in finding out solutions you would ask me? And my answer would be: An answer can be only as good as your question. If you describe your problem well and keep it focused, rnit can trigger solutions, quick and fast. rnNot only so, your solutions will be relevant and fresh. How do we do that? Here are some tips: EVERY PROLEM IS A FRESH PROBLEM: When a situation is presented to

Yes, it might feel great to win the lottery. Money, houses, travel - these are wonderful, but not enough by themselves. You need the right frame of mind to fully enjoy life. You need the attitude of gratitude. Be Grateful Life is better when you feel blessed, when you can look around and say ...

We don't have a precisely-numbered measure of your "creativity quotient," yet, like we have for your intelligence quotient, or "IQ." But tests which do try to measure your creative ability generally look at three criteria. These are the quantity of your ideas, their originality, and the possible ...

Can you imagine having a multi-talented team of experts at your call, working on solving your biggest problems? Depending on what you are doing, you can have exactly just that, well not exactly…It might just be better. nnYou probably heard that “Success Leaves Clues?” Have you asked yourself what this means? Most people haven’t; it’s a shame because that probably leaves out three quarters worth of what we already know works. It’s a given, a

WHERE?nAlthough we would all love to have our own sewing /craft room, most of us have to find a small corner in the house where we can sew. Through experience I have learned, that if you want to learn something, or more importantly you want your kids to learn something, the source needs to be readily available. Otherwise, "out of sight, out of mind". nI started very early having "centers" around the house (primarily in the areas where we "lived" the most) for my girls. Some y

A shift is now taking place in the way we live that is affecting us all. It asks us to reconsider what our priorities are, who we want to share our life with, what we can do without, and what is really important and meaningful to us. As a result of our current recession, we are all going through such a time. “If my self worth is as good as my stock worth and I just saw my stock portfolio drop 60%, then does my self worth also drop 60%?” says Ted Ning, Director of LOHAS. â

A meditation for beginners doesn't have to be difficult. In fact it can be as simple as closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths. Now, you may have read that meditation is for relaxation. Others will say that relaxing is just an "extra" benefit, and that it is meant to make you more self ...

Do you ever ponder the big questions, like "What is consciousness?" or "Why do we feel motivated to do good?" Doing so really takes no more brainpower than balancing your checkbook, and although you are more likely to be satisfied and certain with the result of the checkbook balancing, thinking ...

Just yesterday, The New York Times published an article on how the recession has affected artists. Aptly titled "Tight Times Loosen Artists' Creativity," the article gathers a spectrum of reactions to the current economic crisis from artists who were already struggling and poor to begin with. While the arts have undeniably been suffering from decreasing patrons and funds, there is also an underlying sense of ilberation among artists as well. After all, if everyone has no mone

You may have heard of the loci mnemonic or memory system. The general idea is to "place" the things that are to be memorized in predetermined locations in your imagination, so you can "find" them there later. The origin of this memory system is generally attributed to a story told by Cicero, an ...

Too much stress? You need a simple stress meditation. Of course, learning to meditate might intimidate you, and it's tough to find the time for daily meditation. A solution to both problems is a meditation you can learn right now, that will take a minute to do each day. An Easy Stress ...