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- A PROLONGED PROCESS TO PUBLICATION - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsAN EXTENDED PROCESS God blessed me to publish my first book of poetry entitled, ON SOLID GROUND: Inspirational Poetry For All Occasions. All of the poems are God inspired and are based on His word with a scripture reference for each one. I may have written the words, but God spoke them to my ...
Views: 1442 - Fear of Failure - Overcome Doubt, Self-Doubt & Creative Paralysis - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFear of failure. The words pierce the heart of any creative person. Everyone with talents has experienced doubt and self-doubt. Whether it takes the form of anxiety about the quality of your work -- or terror at the state of your career, fear of failure comes in different flavors and burbles up ...
Views: 5278(2 votes) - Productivity & Efficiency Tips for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa Kyle"Productivity" has kind of a bad rep -- it smacks of automation and soullessness. But honestly, do you know of any successful creative person who isn't productive? By definition, successful talented people produce works in their chosen media. The cousin of productivity is efficiency -- which ...
Views: 2540(1 vote) - (How To) Manifest What You Want - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Jenenne R. MacklinTo truly manifest what you really want in your life, you want to accept this one fact, and that is that you are a creator!! You want to believe this and operate from this truth: I am a creator! I am the one who holds the paint brush in front of a blank canvas making the brush strokes and ...
Views: 2674(5 votes) - Create An Amazing Space For Yourself- 5 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Maria MartinezCreate an Amazing Space for Yourself! I am one of those individuals that find it necessary to live in an inspiring space. I don’t necessarily mean expensive, as I have met many talented people that are able to create spaces with limited budgets. In reality, what I am proposing is that we ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - Unleashing Your Creative Muse - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Devaa HaleyThe heart of creativity is an experience of mystical union; the heart of mystical union is an experience of creativity. --Julia Cameron Julia’s statement above certainly rings true for me. I remember sitting on the banks of the Ganges River in India, while visiting the town of Rishikesh ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Life Balance - A Survey for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleBalancing different aspects of life -- work, play, family, friends and more -- is difficult for many people. It's significantly more challenging for "DaVincis" -- creative people who are also juggling their many talents, projects and ideas. As I see in the vast majority of my coaching clients, ...
Views: 3133(3 votes) - Fears – An Ebony Tunnel – and Science - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from jesse wadeThere are many theories as to how mankind was originally formed, how we arrived on this planet, and where we are going after we leave here. One possible theory as to how we were formed and arrived here, is that millions of years ago, some alien starship needed to dump its garbage ...
Views: 1885 - Facebook - Part 2 - Best Practices for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIn Part 1 of this article, we outlined the costs and benefits of Facebook for creative people. Today will focus on some fundamental Best Practices -- written especially for creative people who haven't yet taken the Facebook plunge, those new to Facebook and those who aren't using Facebook to ...
Views: 2457(1 vote) - Facebook - Part 1 - Costs & Benefits for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFacebook offers unprecedented personal and professional benefits for creative people. It also harbors some costs...especially for those prone to procrastination and susceptible to distractions or information addiction. This article is especially for creative people who haven't yet taken the ...
Views: 2611(1 vote) - Imagine! You can Enhance Your Child's Creativity and Reduce Your Guilt-Load! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadOh Momma -the guilt of it all! You've been inundated with parenting advice meant to nourish the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth of your child. And within that information is a fabulous array of advice for supporting your child's play, imagination and creativity. After all, ...
Views: 3261(12 votes) - The Real Reason You Don't Meditate - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Lex SisneyThis article is dedicated to those who want to have a daily meditative or reflective practice but don’t actually sit down and do it. “I know I should be meditating but I just can’t find the time” or “I wish I could take time to reflect but I keep getting distracted” are common refrains. If this ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Coulda Woulda Shoulda – PART TWO: How to Overcome Coulda Woulda Shoulda Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleRegrets often take the form of Coulda Woulda Shoulda thinking. Part One of this article described the costs of 'Coulda Woulda Shoulda'. Today, we’ll continue by discussing proven ways to overcome this pattern. 1. Recognize that everyone has some regrets in life – and see how they handle ...
Views: 3783(1 vote) - Coulda Woulda Shoulda – PART ONE: Costs & Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleEveryone has some regrets in life. What differs is how people deal with them. When you regret something you did – or didn’t do – in the past, do you engage in wistful Coulda Woulda Shoulda thinking? Do you fret about how things might have turned out differently ‘if only’ you would have taken ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Habits & Practices - How to Make a Creative Practice a Habit - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleHabits often have a bad reputation...but some habits can be helpful and healthy. Stop and think about your talents for a moment. What are you not doing that would help you enjoy your talents more, get more done or be more effective? It might be a practice that worked well for you in the past ...
Views: 4397(3 votes) - Overcoming Perfectionism - Shifting to 'Good Enough' - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePerfectionists are, by definition, painfully hard on themselves. Perfectionism is a state of chronic dissatisfaction that takes a hefty toll -- and the sad fact is that few perfectionists realize what's going on. They see themselves as having 'high standards' and are blind to just how unhappy ...
Views: 4025 - Time Management - How to Analyze your Time Use - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleYou’re a multi-talented person. You can weld, bellydance, quilt and author computer code. Or at least you *could* do all those things, if only there were more hours in the day and days in the week. How the heck did it get to be Thursday already? Never mind that, it’s June for heaven’s sake! Life ...
Views: 7906 - Effective Affirmations - Active is Better - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePositive affirmations are still around as a self-improvement tool because they are helpful for many people. If they didn’t work, they’d be long-gone relics of the 1980’s alongside legwarmers, shoulder pads & the musical stylings of Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The problem for creative people, ...
Views: 3265(3 votes) - How to Overcome Phone Call Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePhone call anxiety happens to all of us: we need to make an important call. We have the number. We are well aware of the purpose of the call. As our fingers commence dialing, we sense a small cyclone of winged creatures cavorting in our bellies. Our breath shortens and a cold sensation runs ...
Views: 6800 - Get Organized - Creative Projects, Practices and Habits - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleImagine this: you're staring at piles of items, to do lists, calendar notations and scattered supplies. Meanwhile, random reminders cross your mind -- things like, "I really should practice my tuba today", "When was the last time I submitted my reel to anyone?" and/or "I promised myself I'd ...
Views: 2858(1 vote) - How to Overcome Regrets, Disappointments & Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleAre you being tormented by a regret, a missed opportunity, a perceived mistake, a disappointment, or past hurts? Maybe something awful was done to you or perhaps you did something horrible to someone else. By focusing on bad events in the past, you're only hurting yourself more. Feel that ...
Views: 12870(2 votes) - Motivation Tips - Stay Motivated on Long-Term Major Projects - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleThe first week on a major projects is like love -- exciting and new. Your motivation is sky high. Maybe the second week too. But if you’re working on a major project over a long period of time, you are likely to find your motivation flagging at some point. It can be difficult to chip away ...
Views: 2317(1 vote) - Organizing Tips - Declutter, Get Organized & Be More Efficient - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleHave a million things going on? Want to be more creative and also be more efficient? Do yourself a favor: declutter and organize your space. You’ll get more done and you’ll be more creative – while avoiding distractions, procrastination and stress. Here’s an overview of the steps to take to ...
Views: 3316(1 vote) - Get Organized - Clutter & Disorganization Costs for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleClutter costs you. Disorganization takes a hefty toll. Look around you. Are you in a place that feels serene and calm? Is the room relatively clean and tidy? How organized are you? Are things set up efficiently? Can you find things easily when you need them? Does your creativity flow ...
Views: 3407(1 vote) - Stop Procrastinating - Get Unstuck & Get Started - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleProcrastination is painful. Perhaps you're having problems getting started on a new project -- or mid-way through something and hit a snag - or find yourself otherwise stuck. Maybe you’re just having one of ‘those’ days and can’t quite get yourself going. Whatever the circumstances, here are ...
Views: 1823 - Take Breaks to Get More Done - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleWant to get more done? Most multi-talented people have so much to do, we throw ourselves at tasks without taking breaks. We find ourselves, hours later, in a sorry state: our pulses are racing, our minds are fried and our ‘to do’ list seems longer than when we began. (“But how can this be,” ...
Views: 2019 - Regrets & Disappointments - Overcome Your Past - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleSometimes our pasts affect our present day in unexpected ways. Without knowing it, our regrets and past disappointments might be influencing our present day relationships, careers and general life contentment. This can be hurting you more than you know. Try this: hold your face in its ...
Views: 2575 - Get Organized - How to Manage Your Creative Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIt’s easy for creative people to generate a million ideas – but it’s much more challenging to keep track of them. If you find yourself vaguely remembering you had a killer idea for a soundtrack/iPhone app/film plot/painting but you’re stumped as to what it was, it's time to get organized. You ...
Views: 5877(1 vote) - Bringing back the spirit of "When I grow up." - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadBringing Back the Spirit of "When I grow up…." As kids, we knew a lot. We knew the future held a remarkable adventure. We were born knowing our passions and gifts and gravitated easily toward them. We knew joy in the moment. Our job was to play… and it was a darn good job. There was no ...
Views: 1535 - Are you a Perfectionist? PART TWO: Ways to Overcome Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleTo truly conquer perfectionism requires a complete overhaul in how you view yourself and others. It may require professional counseling. But rest assured that right here and now, there are some concrete things you can do to alleviate the pain of being a perfectionist. The first step in ...
Views: 2496(3 votes) - Are you a Perfectionist? PART ONE: Signs and Symptoms of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIn working with creative people, I can’t help but notice that the vast majority of are perfectionists. It’s heart-breaking to watch this parade of extremely skilled, high achieving people who beat themselves up unnecessarily. Regardless of the degree of perfectionism, it’s painful. ...
Views: 6637(3 votes) - The Power of Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Kate Corbin"There are people who put their dreams in a little box and say 'Yes, I've got dreams, of course, I've got dreams.' Then they put the box away and bring it out once in a while to look in it, and yep, they're still there. These are great dreams, but they never even get out of the box." - Erma ...
Views: 1327 - The Power of Imagination - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Kate Corbin"To bring anything into your life, imagine that it's already there." - Richard Bach. Imagination is the process of harnessing and utilizing the creative power of the mind. Imagination resides in the boundless realm of the mind where you can travel anywhere at the speed of thought. When you soar ...
Views: 3835 - Fear, Anxiety & Resistance - Fears of Creative People - PART THREE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFears are a natural part of the creative process. All multi-talented people experience fear, anxiety, worry and resistance at some point. Today we continue our strategies for fighting fear. After you’ve identified the true nature of your fears and resistance (see Part One of this series), ...
Views: 2927(2 votes) - Fear, Anxiety & Resistance - Fears of Creative People - PART TWO - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFears are a natural part of the creative process. All multi-talented people experience fear, anxiety, worry and resistance at some point. After you’ve identified the true nature of your fears and resistance (see Part One of this series), you can then use proven techniques to manage and reduce ...
Views: 3226(2 votes) - Fear, Anxiety & Resistance - Fears of Creative People - PART ONE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFear. Anxiety. Butterflies. Worry. Despite all our talents, creative people are susceptible to a smorgasbord of fears. Even Oscar and Grammy winners deal with stage fright. Pulitzer prizewinners sometimes go underground, ceasing to write another word for fear of not repeating their earlier ...
Views: 2501(2 votes) - A Beginner’s Guide To Be More Creative - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe 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 ...
Views: 917 - Make Your Imagination Work At Your Advantage - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn Napoleon Hill’s classic book Think and Grow Rich, it explains that there are two proficiencies of imagination namely, creative imagination and synthetic imagination. Also, as outlined by Denis Waitley in his Seeds of Greatness, it becomes significant and essential to learn precisely how every ...
Views: 1473 - Priorities & Prioritization Tips for Creative People - How to Prioritize Now! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePrioritizing tasks and projects (and whatever else is on our plate) can be challenging for anyone. For multi-talented people, it's even more difficult because modern day DaVincis have that many more things on our 'to do' lists. How to decide what to do? How to choose what to focus on among ...
Views: 3799(1 vote) - Time Management Strategies for the Multi-Talented - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleTime management is tricky for multi-talented, creative people. We have a lot of activities and tasks on our plates. And those plates are spinning. No sooner do we start project A when we suddenly get a great idea for project B and a key contact for project C calls out of the blue and…before ...
Views: 5937(1 vote) - Creating from the Senses - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Florence HaridanThe senses are defined as the physiological methods of perception. As the senses take in information, we are connecting those perceptions to memories, knowledge pools and experiences that have been accumulated over our lives. As our world speeds by our ability to actually take in things by ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - Parenting Advice: Promote Imaginative Play - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraImaginative play should be encouraged and fostered in children because not only is it fun for them but it is also a significant part of growing up and learning. Playing through imagination is an essential part of childhood. Through this, the child learn more about the world and about himself and ...
Views: 1429 - Soul Search As You Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanWhat were you born to do? This is the question you need to ask yourself unless you want to settle for “just a job”. The soul searching process that leads you to your calling requires you to commit to three disciplines that work together —Reflection Research and Resolve which are all ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - A Law of Attraction and Manifestation Classic - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsCreative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life (Gawain, Shakti) To order click here. This little book is a jewel. It is a timeless resource for learning and practicing the art of using mental energy to transform and greatly improve health, ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Artists and the Flow of Spirit into the World - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Nancy SeiferIf you ever pondered the reality of the new age, you may have stumbled upon some fundamental questions. You probably wondered what it will be like to be alive in the coming era, how our lives will be different from the way they are now. We know from the Ageless Wisdom that human beings will ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Creative Visualization Strategies For The Beginner - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe’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 ...
Views: 919 - Prolific Writers In History - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMost of the prolific authors or writers write; they just don't dream or think about it. A good example is Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) of the 19th century who wrote from midnight to dawn almost day by day of his life, hence creating a million words a year. Though he was extraordinary, he was ...
Views: 1546 - Living Our Creative Vision - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Rev. Sheri HellerWhen you free-associate with the concept of creativity, what arises? Perhaps what you connect to involves turning ideas into reality and plumbing the depths of imagination. Perhaps you think of particular artistic mediums, or of ways of being that entail risk taking, and exploration. For some, ...
Views: 1941(7 votes) - Using The Creative Mind Power To Solve Problems - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe great difference between the big winners in life and almost everyone else lies in their skill and capacities in solving problems. And you could be one of these big winners, too! Like them, you came out into this universe prepared and provided with the natural and inherent power in solving ...
Views: 1111 - Provide A Safe Harbor For Creative Ideas - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIdeas are the initial and starting points of creativity. In the absence of a primary spark of an idea, then there can be no creativity. Therefore, ideas are truly indispensable to us as creative individuals. There is a common fallacy or misunderstanding about not having sufficient insights or ...
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