Creativity and Full Court Press; Thinking Under Pressure

Too much stress on a creative soul and some creative people just go haywire and cannot seem to keep it going. So, lets discuss Creativity and Full Court Press and the theory of Thinking Under Pressure. Perhaps you have noticed a very creative people cannot seem to do their work when there's a lot of people and commotion around.

The Essence of Minimalism

In minimalism the dominant force is subtlety of feelings. It offers simple structures, clarity, poise, and an uncomplicated philosophy, which leads to contentment.

Of Toilets and Talents

It is easy to overlook our true gifts and talents. Lack of use can dry them up.

Increase Creativity: New Creative Wardrobe - Where Would YOU Start?

Sometimes we're so caught up in the routine of life, we overlook the actual individual parts our creativity is made up of, the various garments hanging in our creative wardrobe. We undervalue our favourite, best fitting and most flattering clothes - those unique powerful elements that allow us to be the creative individual we are. Also we underestimate the draining impact that negative elements - the dowdy, wrong sized, dust gathering garments - can have on our creativity over time. So if you had the chance to rebuild YOUR creative wardrobe from nothing, what would you want to put in first?

Unlocking Your Creativity

This article challenges the traditional meaning of creativity and presents a 5 step process to unlock a person's creative side.

The History of Creativity

A funny and insightful look at the history of creativity and what we can learn from it

You Can Fly!

If you want to fly in business, or in your social or creative life, to fly means to be able to fulfill your potential, to allow your creativity to flower, to exploit your own uniqueness as an individual, to enjoy the freedom of feeling fulfilled and successful. On the other hand if you want to go up onto the roof, spread your arms and leap into the sky – well you would plummet and die – or would you?

Can Creativity Be Taught?

Many people think that creativity is a trait that is only reserved for people who are born with the talent. That it is a child's natural talent, a gift if you would call it and like beauty, it is not possible to nurture and develop it. That it can't be taught by any means. Well, I do not think so.

Colours In Your Life

We can say colours are neither good nor bad, but they do influence the human psyche because of the different vibration levels of colors. Colour usually gets our attention first. If the colour is appealing, we are then ready to look at the fabric, style and texture. Colour choices affect mood and reveal personality traits. Colours come in three basic moods: active, passive and neutral. Active colours are warm and create a positive, confident environment. They can help in social situations by inspiring upbeat conversations, creativity, and productivity. Passive colours create calm while neutral colours work as a bridge between the others.

Powerful Creativity Secrets: Background Static and Pink Monkeys

When we're in full flow with a creative project, we usually want all our creative ideas, energy and focus to be directed towards that particular project, every spare sentence, idea, image or note to perfectly fit right into our latest work. But in reality, it doesn't work like that. So how can we deal with this? How can we eliminate all the static, the surrounding interference we don't want to hear when we're focusing on one creative project?

Creativity Management: The Value of Diversity

Creativity and Innovation Management Competencies

How To Generate 20 New Business Ideas Over Coffee

Reverse (or negative) brainstorming is an ideal technique for people in businesses of all sizes, either on their own or with colleagues. It can also be slotted into short periods of time such as coffee breaks, bus or train journeys or whilst waiting for someone. And if your board meeting drags on you can always let your mind wander a little!

Support to Develop Your Creativity Guaranteed

The needed financial, emotional and intellectual support you need to be creative is just right around the corner. The question is will you know it when you see it? After reading this article, you are guaranteed to know how to find the support you need, and continue on the road of developing your creative niche.

Can Creativity Be Measured?

Is there a standard to measuring creativity? Can creativity even be measured, and if it can, who would be the judge?