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Digg it UP - Ten Roadblocks to Creative Success
Salma Hayek the Latino Hollywood superstar was brought up in eastern Mexico in Veracruz to a doting Lebanese father and a Mexican Opera singing mother.The 40 year old actress made it in her native Mexico in the popular soap opera ‘Teresa’ having dropped out of Mexico City University. Her big break in Hollywood came in the 1995 film ‘Desperado’ directed by cult Texan film director ‘Robert Rodriguez.Hayek was sent to the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Grand Cocteau in Louisiana and afterwards to live in Houston, Texas with her aunt. In 1991 she moved to Los Angeles, California to study acting having dropped her aspirations of becoming an Olympic gymnast. After ‘Desperado’ she starred successfully in ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ and Wil Smith’s film, ‘Wild Wild West’. In 2002 she starred in the lead role in ‘Frida’ which she also co-produced which won her an Academy Award nomination for best actress. In ‘Frida’ she starred alongside suc
~ROADBLOCK 6 – Unbalanced Thinking
Men and women create differently. Men typically create in a linear, step by step fashion, while women create in a more holistic, spiral fashion. Men tend to start with A and end at Z, while women see the whole picture all at once, then sort out the details in a random order.
Solution
Become aware of your preferred style of thinking and creating. Balance linear thinking with holistic thinking. Balance imagination with strategy. Balance left brain thinking with right brain activities.
~ROADBLOCK 7 – Confusion and Indecision
Too many ideas, so little time! Often we have competing ideas or goals. Many times, we have conflicting intentions which tend to cancel each other out – for example, wanting to have more business while also wanting more free time. The effect is that nothing happens, and we can’t decide which one to choose.
Solutio
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Creativity is one of the most essential of human talents. You have all the creativity you need to accomplish your goals. Your creative ideas provide you with tools for meeting challenges and coping with adversity.
Creativity means, by definition, change. There is often strong resistance to change, so it is natural that barriers would be in our way. There are inner and outer obstacles eclipsing your creative process and projects. How do you unblock the creativity within you? Here are ten specific obstacles to creative success in business, and some ideas to overcome them.
~ROADBLOCK 1 – Lack of Vision
Many people think too small about what they can potentially accomplish. They stay inside the comfort zone of what they imagine is currently possible for them. They fail to use their imagination to think bigger about possibilities, and don’t expect a positive outcome.
Solution
Think Big! Sharpen your visionary skills. Take time to dream, to visualize a positive outcome, and to develop a strong compelling vision for what you want to create. Write our your vision as if it were happening right now in the present, and get in touch with the emotions and sensations you feel once you imagine your vision accomplished. Make a mind-map to capture all your big ideas. Create a ‘Vision Canvas’ – a collage that represents your vision - by placing images and words on paper.
~ROADBLOCK 2 – Lack of Inspiration
Many people say they are waiting for inspiration before they start a creative project. It’s often a long wait!
Solution
Surround yourself with inspiration. Be open to the inspiration that is all around you, moment to moment. Savor everyday wonders, and carry a journal with you to capture random ideas. Go places that spark your imagination, for example, art galleries, museums, or live theatre, music or dance events. If you’re stuck looking for a solution, go do something completely different. When Einstein got stuck on a difficult concept, he would often go into another room to play his violin. A solution would often come to mind when he returned to the problem. Exercising his mind in a different way boosted his creativity for the work he was doing.
~ROADBLOCK 3 - Procrastination
Procrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in business. Missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, overwhelm, resentment, and guilt are just some of the symptoms.
Solution
Thinking of a task as one big whole that you have to complete will virtually ensure that you put it off. Break your projects into small tasks, and take action on those. Thinking that you absolutely have to do something is a major reason for procrastination, so give yourself permission to not do anything you really don’t want to do. Even though there may be serious consequences, you are always free to choose. Procrastination becomes less likely on tasks that you openly and freely choose to undertake.
~ROADBLOCK 4 – Overcommitted & Overwhelmed
Overwhelm can be described having too much to do, or perceiving that what you have to do is too much. Distractions rob us of the productive use of time and contribute to the feeling of overwhelm. Saying yes to every request made of you and taking on too many responsibilities can quickly lead to burnout.
Solution
Creativity needs time and space to flourish. Slow down and reduce your commitments. Learn to say no. Make a short list of what is important to you that you will say yes to, and say no to everything else. Give your mind time to wander.
~ROADBLOCK 5 - Clutter
Clutter is often a symptom of unfinished business, indecision, procrastination, and disorganization. It represents the past. Creativity is in the future.
Solution
Maintain an inspiring, uncluttered environment that is supportive of your work. Create a space for your creative work separate from where you pay your bills and have responsibilities so that your creative imagination can flourish.
~ROADBLOCK 6 – Unbalanced Thinking
Men and women create differently. Men typically create in a linear, step by step fashion, while women create in a more holistic, spiral fashion. Men tend to start with A and end at Z, while women see the whole picture all at once, then sort out the details in a random order.
Solution
Become aware of your preferred style of thinking and creating. Balance linear thinking with holistic thinking. Balance imagination with strategy. Balance left brain thinking with right brain activities.
~ROADBLOCK 7 – Confusion and Indecision
Too many ideas, so little time! Often we have competing ideas or goals. Many times, we have conflicting intentions which tend to cancel each other out – for example, wanting to have more business while also wanting more free time. The effect is that nothing happens, and we can’t decide which one to choose.
Solutio
There is a resurgence of interest around the world in GREAT tobaccos. Sadly, especially with the influence of commercially made prepackaged cigarettes, many of the great tobaccos of the past have given way to substandard tobaccos, fillers, sheet tobaccos, chemicals, adulterants and flavorings. Meanwhile, many of the world's fine tobaccos are rapidly becoming a thing of the past...along with flavor and aroma. Even the profession of the tobacconist is virtually gone as are most of the premium tobacco stores where one used to find delicious and aromatic selections and a staff that actually knew and appreciated the many varieties, curing methods and cuts. Today, in place of cigarettes with flavors such as true Turkish blends, toasted tobaccos, and premium Virginias, Burleys and others we find brands with a chemical punch and hyped up doses of nicotine and distribution channels incented primarily to turn over the merchandise. Sadly, few even r
Solution
Think Big! Sharpen your visionary skills. Take time to dream, to visualize a positive outcome, and to develop a strong compelling vision for what you want to create. Write our your vision as if it were happening right now in the present, and get in touch with the emotions and sensations you feel once you imagine your vision accomplished. Make a mind-map to capture all your big ideas. Create a ‘Vision Canvas’ – a collage that represents your vision - by placing images and words on paper.
~ROADBLOCK 2 – Lack of Inspiration
Many people say they are waiting for inspiration before they start a creative project. It’s often a long wait!
Solution
Surround yourself with inspiration. Be open to the inspiration that is all around you, moment to moment. Savor everyday wonders, and carry a journal with you to capture random ideas. Go places that spark your imagination, for example, art galleries, museums, or live theatre, music or dance events. If you’re stuck looking for a solution, go do something completely different. When Einstein got stuck on a difficult concept, he would often go into another room to play his violin. A solution would often come to mind when he returned to the problem. Exercising his mind in a different way boosted his creativity for the work he was doing.
~ROADBLOCK 3 - Procrastination
Procrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in business. Missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, overwhelm, resentment, and guilt are just some of the symptoms.
Solution
Thinking of a task as one big whole that you have to complete will virtually ensure that you put it off. Break your projects into small tasks, and take action on those. Thinking that you absolutely have to do something is a major reason for procrastination, so give yourself permission to not do anything you really don’t want to do. Even though there may be serious consequences, you are always free to choose. Procrastination becomes less likely on tasks that you openly and freely choose to undertake.
~ROADBLOCK 4 – Overcommitted & Overwhelmed
Overwhelm can be described having too much to do, or perceiving that what you have to do is too much. Distractions rob us of the productive use of time and contribute to the feeling of overwhelm. Saying yes to every request made of you and taking on too many responsibilities can quickly lead to burnout.
Solution
Creativity needs time and space to flourish. Slow down and reduce your commitments. Learn to say no. Make a short list of what is important to you that you will say yes to, and say no to everything else. Give your mind time to wander.
~ROADBLOCK 5 - Clutter
Clutter is often a symptom of unfinished business, indecision, procrastination, and disorganization. It represents the past. Creativity is in the future.
Solution
Maintain an inspiring, uncluttered environment that is supportive of your work. Create a space for your creative work separate from where you pay your bills and have responsibilities so that your creative imagination can flourish.
~ROADBLOCK 6 – Unbalanced Thinking
Men and women create differently. Men typically create in a linear, step by step fashion, while women create in a more holistic, spiral fashion. Men tend to start with A and end at Z, while women see the whole picture all at once, then sort out the details in a random order.
Solution
Become aware of your preferred style of thinking and creating. Balance linear thinking with holistic thinking. Balance imagination with strategy. Balance left brain thinking with right brain activities.
~ROADBLOCK 7 – Confusion and Indecision
Too many ideas, so little time! Often we have competing ideas or goals. Many times, we have conflicting intentions which tend to cancel each other out – for example, wanting to have more business while also wanting more free time. The effect is that nothing happens, and we can’t decide which one to choose.
Solutio
Research shows that unsecured credit is highly in demand, and almost everyone is availing it on a daily basis. The main features of unsecured loans are:No collateral compulsion No prolonged official procedures No immediate risks Unsecured loans, as the name suggests, can be availed without collateral, i.e., the loan seeker need not offer a valuable asset (like home) to avail credit assistance. This is the most important feature of this loan option. Hence, unsecured credit is ideal for those loan seekers who:Have nothing valuable to pledge as collateral against the loan amount (tenants and students) Are reluctant to get into property related legalities and risk their valuables (homeowners and property owners) When collateral is a part of a loan deal, the approval process always begins with property assessment procedure. However, approval of r live theatre, music or dance events. If you’re stuck looking for a solution, go do something completely different. When Einstein got stuck on a difficult concept, he would often go into another room to play his violin. A solution would often come to mind when he returned to the problem. Exercising his mind in a different way boosted his creativity for the work he was doing.
~ROADBLOCK 3 - Procrastination
Procrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in business. Missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, overwhelm, resentment, and guilt are just some of the symptoms.
Solution
Thinking of a task as one big whole that you have to complete will virtually ensure that you put it off. Break your projects into small tasks, and take action on those. Thinking that you absolutely have to do something is a major reason for procrastination, so give yourself permission to not do anything you really don’t want to do. Even though there may be serious consequences, you are always free to choose. Procrastination becomes less likely on tasks that you openly and freely choose to undertake.
~ROADBLOCK 4 – Overcommitted & Overwhelmed
Overwhelm can be described having too much to do, or perceiving that what you have to do is too much. Distractions rob us of the productive use of time and contribute to the feeling of overwhelm. Saying yes to every request made of you and taking on too many responsibilities can quickly lead to burnout.
Solution
Creativity needs time and space to flourish. Slow down and reduce your commitments. Learn to say no. Make a short list of what is important to you that you will say yes to, and say no to everything else. Give your mind time to wander.
~ROADBLOCK 5 - Clutter
Clutter is often a symptom of unfinished business, indecision, procrastination, and disorganization. It represents the past. Creativity is in the future.
Solution
Maintain an inspiring, uncluttered environment that is supportive of your work. Create a space for your creative work separate from where you pay your bills and have responsibilities so that your creative imagination can flourish.
~ROADBLOCK 6 – Unbalanced Thinking
Men and women create differently. Men typically create in a linear, step by step fashion, while women create in a more holistic, spiral fashion. Men tend to start with A and end at Z, while women see the whole picture all at once, then sort out the details in a random order.
Solution
Become aware of your preferred style of thinking and creating. Balance linear thinking with holistic thinking. Balance imagination with strategy. Balance left brain thinking with right brain activities.
~ROADBLOCK 7 – Confusion and Indecision
Too many ideas, so little time! Often we have competing ideas or goals. Many times, we have conflicting intentions which tend to cancel each other out – for example, wanting to have more business while also wanting more free time. The effect is that nothing happens, and we can’t decide which one to choose.
Solutio
Finding a good forex online broker trading service can be an extremely difficult task, but is essential if you want to ensure that you make as much profit as possible from your trades. Hiring the wrong company could lead to devastating results as if you were actually doing the trading on your own without any training or assistance.When looking for any firm to assist you with your Forex trading, you should be extremely diligent and carry out as much research as possible with regard to those you would like to handle your investment portfolio.Look for those firms which will provide you with details of those clients who are willing to provide information with regards to their services and how successful they have been. A reputable firm will have plenty of client testimonials which will indicate to you that they are have a strong knowledge and background relating to this type of trading. However these testimonials should n
~ROADBLOCK 4 – Overcommitted & Overwhelmed
Overwhelm can be described having too much to do, or perceiving that what you have to do is too much. Distractions rob us of the productive use of time and contribute to the feeling of overwhelm. Saying yes to every request made of you and taking on too many responsibilities can quickly lead to burnout.
Solution
Creativity needs time and space to flourish. Slow down and reduce your commitments. Learn to say no. Make a short list of what is important to you that you will say yes to, and say no to everything else. Give your mind time to wander.
~ROADBLOCK 5 - Clutter
Clutter is often a symptom of unfinished business, indecision, procrastination, and disorganization. It represents the past. Creativity is in the future.
Solution
Maintain an inspiring, uncluttered environment that is supportive of your work. Create a space for your creative work separate from where you pay your bills and have responsibilities so that your creative imagination can flourish.
~ROADBLOCK 6 – Unbalanced Thinking
Men and women create differently. Men typically create in a linear, step by step fashion, while women create in a more holistic, spiral fashion. Men tend to start with A and end at Z, while women see the whole picture all at once, then sort out the details in a random order.
Solution
Become aware of your preferred style of thinking and creating. Balance linear thinking with holistic thinking. Balance imagination with strategy. Balance left brain thinking with right brain activities.
~ROADBLOCK 7 – Confusion and Indecision
Too many ideas, so little time! Often we have competing ideas or goals. Many times, we have conflicting intentions which tend to cancel each other out – for example, wanting to have more business while also wanting more free time. The effect is that nothing happens, and we can’t decide which one to choose.
Solutio
Writing a professional business letter can be a challenge. It is difficult to find the right words and phrases that will generate enough interest to produce a positive response. Business letter writing, is comparable to creating an ad or flyer. Some of the same concepts apply in each scenario. All types of advertising need to capture the attention of your target market quickly. You generally have only 3-4 seconds.Listed below are some key steps in forming your business letter:1. Initiating the letter. The header should be your company. This is preferably your company logo. It brands your company from the first impression. If they receive future literature or advertisements from you, they will recognize your company immediately. Next, you should begin with an opening paragraph that grabs their attention. Keep all following paragraphs straight forward and to the point. A one page business letter will initiate the
~ROADBLOCK 6 – Unbalanced Thinking
Men and women create differently. Men typically create in a linear, step by step fashion, while women create in a more holistic, spiral fashion. Men tend to start with A and end at Z, while women see the whole picture all at once, then sort out the details in a random order.
Solution
Become aware of your preferred style of thinking and creating. Balance linear thinking with holistic thinking. Balance imagination with strategy. Balance left brain thinking with right brain activities.
~ROADBLOCK 7 – Confusion and Indecision
Too many ideas, so little time! Often we have competing ideas or goals. Many times, we have conflicting intentions which tend to cancel each other out – for example, wanting to have more business while also wanting more free time. The effect is that nothing happens, and we can’t decide which one to choose.
Solution
Focus your intent and energize your will to make clear choices, prioritize, and get into action. Train your mind and wise inner self to find the answers you already have inside. Trust your intuition; it will always lead you to the next right action. Prioritize, choose, act.
~ROADBLOCK 8 - Isolation
Creative people are often alone with their vision and ideas. Creativity can’t exist in a vacuum.
Solution
When you feel alone on your path, remember that you can share your journey. Support from others is key for brainstorming, inspiration, encouragement, and accountability. Share your ideas with positive people. Connecting with other creative souls jump starts your creativity faster than anything else.
~ROADBLOCK 9 – Negative Mind Chatter
Doubts, fears, anxieties, worries, and other negative thoughts hinder the creative mind.
Solution
There are many strategies to get unstuck when the inner critic comes knocking on your door. Befriend this negative voice in your mind. Replace negative or unconscious thoughts through practices designed to tap your creative forces. Try to release self-judgment or criticism while in creative moments. Give yourself permission to fail. Shift your thinking from ‘I’m not a creative person’ to ‘I bring creativity and imagination to everything I do’.
~ROADBLOCK 10 - No Clear Plan of Action
Vague thinking or no thought given to a plan or project timeline or to the small goals that could bring you closer to your big creative goal will stop creative action in its tracks.
Solution
Create a simple plan of action, give yourself a deadline, and hold your self accountable to the commitments you make to yourself.
You can learn to rely on your creativity to improve the quality of your life and business. Taking action on any one of the above items will get you on the path to completing the things that really matter to you and to finishing your most meaningful, creative projects.
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