Creativity Changed My Life

Ever been in a situation where fears rule your life, where you know there is something better, or at least a better way to be? The creativity process started for me over 2 years ago, an interview at a Tafe College 'an introduction into fine arts'. I remember sitting there, feeling as though I was back at school listening to the teacher. I never liked school I was a very insecure sensitive child on many levels.

Imagination

It's time to use that imagination. You kids and you big kids (parents) too.

Creative Kids Make Intelligent Adults

Children who get arts experiences at an early age become intelligent, creative adults.

Creative Blocks: How to Get Unstuck!

Ever had your creativity hit a brick wall at the worst possible time? Here's how to get unstuck and get back to business in a few easy steps (without moving the furniture).

Creativity: The Origin of Dreams

How do you unlock your creativity? What significance do dreams have in your life? What meaning do you give to your dreams? Can dreams be a source of guidance and inspiration? What spiritual messages might dreams and visions tell us? Have you ever had your dreams interpreted? These are some of many questions I answer.

7 Tax Tips for Artists

With tax season coming upon us, I decided to sit down with Amanda Mills of Loose Change, Inc. and capture some of the wisdom she's gained in over 20 years experience as a financial and business management consultant for artists.

Meditation and Relaxation to Increase Creativity

Why meditate? Much of the stress of being creative is actually created in the mind chasing its tail. But there are simple practices to help 'calm the puppy'.

Boost Your Creativity and Make it Work for You

Are you having one of those days (or weeks) where you feel like you have run out of good ideas? Read on for 6 simple tips to get your creativity energy going again.

Mindfulness and Tango: Passion and Possibilities

Ready to tango? Then you're primed for greater awareness...

Entitled to Be Exceptional

Being exceptional - unusually skillful, smart, creative or otherwise more capable than the norm - may include a judgment both by others and ourselves as being an “outsider.” Gifted and talented people can experience a self-defeating aversion to expressing talents that might separate them from other people. Girls and women may be especially sensitive about fitting in, and deny their capabilities.

Creativity: The Robotic Programming Of Our Personalities

Did you know that your creative energy is being held hostage by what you call your personality? This is the reason that most of you feel creatively blocked. To unleash this energy you may wish to start by reading this article.

How to Get the Higher Side of Creativity Using the Dynamic Mind Mapping Method

By using Mind Maps you can register all the brainstorming ideas quickly as they arise and analyze how they can be connected to alleviating the problems. Because the big picture of the entire creative process is mapped on, it becomes easy to assess the impact and gauge its full impact to come out with the most creative solutions. Association and concepts are crucial elements to creativity and Mind Maps provide the greatest scope that is not available in any other method; hence the superiority of the Mind Mapping method. They make for simple and yet highly powerful technique.

Connect With Your Strenghts

We can be just as afraid of our strengths as we are of our weaknesses, and just as afraid to succeed as we are to fail. Connecting with your strengths is about learning how to acknowledge your own gifts, accept compliments graciously and to present yourself confidently as the extraordinarily unique artist that you are.

Creative Mind Competition

Do you have a creative mind and find yourself imitating other creative types in the present period and scholars, philosophers and historical figures of the past?