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- 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: 4031 - ***Everyday Creativity - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Margaret PaulDo you tell yourself that you are not a creative person because you can't draw or play an instrument or write poetry? I often hear many of my clients bemoan, "I'm not creative!" This isn't true! We all have the ability to be creative - it is a God-given gift - but you might not be noticing or ...
Views: 4003(1 vote) - ***Making a Transition in Life Can Be Difficult to Accept and Face Head On - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Pam WhiteMaking a transition in life can be difficult to accept and face head on. There aren’t many people who enjoy the process of change or accepting a new reality in their existence. Whether you have made the decision yourself or someone has made it for you, these times can be ...
Views: 3984 - Why Personal Development Is So Important!!! - by ___________________________________________________________
WHY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IS SO IMPORTANT!!!
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Views: 3975 - 9 Tips on Conducting Productive Brainstorming Sessions - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Young KimBrainstorming by yourself is one thing. Brainstorming with a group of people has its own challenges. I personally love facilitating brainstorming sessions. It's like orchestrating a chaotic storm of ideas. The excitement and the energy generated during a great brainstorming session are ...
Views: 3959(5 votes) - The Power of Imagination - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Mark Twain Ask a successful person why he is successful, and you could get any number of answers. Some attribute their success to little more than luck. Others might believe that they owe their achievements to their fine ...
Views: 3959(28 votes) - Law of Attraction Action Plan - Easy 4 Weeks Simple Guide - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Kiko ErelUsing a law of attraction action plan that is best suited for you, is a very crucial step in the process of attracting your amazing abundant life. Many folks watch films explaining what the law of attraction is but that do not explain how to use the techniques that can help you really make ...
Views: 3957(6 votes) - 5 Criteria For Selection Of Sunglasses - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichSunglasses are mainly used in summer to protect the eyes. People are also using the sunglasses as fashion. You can see many people uses different style of frame and the glasses of their choice. You must have to select the sunglasses taking some factors of health, safety and durability in the ...
Views: 3933 - The Enigma of the Subconscious Mind Control - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziWhy is there so much emphasis on the subconscious reprogramming? Why do celebrities hire hypnotists and therapist? Why sports Olympics are coached by sports psychologist? Why do scientists still study the mind? Well, consider this, the average adults has the subconscious development like ...
Views: 3933(4 votes) - ***Curiosity - Part 3 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Pam WhiteThere is a saying most of us have heard, “curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought him back.” Curiosity is one of the most valuable states of mind we can have. If we are curious we can be open to what is in the present moment. It’s when we get caught up in the past or the future that our ...
Views: 3884(1 vote) - ***The Long View - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Pam WhiteWhen I was growing up everyone around me gave me suggestions for “what to do when…” I grew up. My friends and I wrote on our notebooks and in our journals what we wanted, to do, to be, to have and to hold. We girls tried different names on with our “first” names, we got “married,” wore “big” ...
Views: 3853(1 vote) - 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: 3838 - ***The Mind Eavesdrops on the Body - Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Pam WhiteThe Body eavesdrops on the mind. What makes each of us so unique? We are always being told there is no one else like us. We are unique. How can that be? How can we believe this and why would we want to? We are community-driven beings, nurtured in common, educated in groups, labeled by the ...
Views: 3828 - Guitarists 5 Most Common Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Jim PharisThe guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world. It has been adapted to the native music of nearly everywhere that it’s been introduced. The music of the great classical composers has been adapted to it. Great works have been written for it. It has symbolized social change and ...
Views: 3817 - 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: 3802(1 vote) - 3 "MUST HAVES" for Your Spiritual Workshop Flyer - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Michele McGrewSpiritual workshop flyers can be an effective way to market and fill your events if the following are true... • You use flyers in combination with other marketing materials and strategies. • You display them in a place that has good foot traffic (provided that those feet are attached to ...
Views: 3796 - 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: 3788(1 vote) - Feng Shui: a New Age Scam or a True Philosophy? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from PD RiversI am not an expert in Feng Shui. I really don’t believe it is possible for a Westerner to BE an expert in Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a Chinese philosophy. It is totally Eastern in nature and, therefore, not easy to understand in our minds. A friend of mine went to school in Boston to be a Feng ...
Views: 3786(2 votes) - Who is the best Creativity Guru in the world? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from puneet bhatnagarIf you are like me, your mind must be searching for answers. Who could be the best among them all? It's a tough competition. Edword de Bono? Michael Michalko ? May be Tony Buzan? You might have someone else in your mind. Like one of your teachers or a workshop leader. As they say, ...
Views: 3731(3 votes) - How To Cut, Score And Break Glass - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Maureen SummyGlass can be cut into strips, geometric shapes, circles, ovals, curves and with a glass saw, almost any shape. Some Things to Keep in Mind • Warm glass (glass at room temperature) cuts easier than cold glass • Work surface needs to be flat • Score on the smooth side of glass rather than on the ...
Views: 3653 - *** How to Tap Into Your Greatest Talent - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's a funny thing. What you excel at, what is your greatest gift, may not be obvious to you. You may believe that what you do and create so effortlessly is easily achieved by anyone and everyone. It comes so naturally for you that you think it comes just as naturally for everyone else. ...
Views: 3650(2 votes) - Creative Ideas for Small and Medium Business Public Relations - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2007 from Amir ElionMany Small and Medium businesses (SMB's) struggle for a piece of the action in very competitive markets. They find it difficult to spend great amounts of money on advertising, yet fear being left behind if they don't. Public Relations can be a cheap or even free alternative to regular marketing ...
Views: 3613 - Hitting “The Wall” and How to Get Over It! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Heather LoewenTaking on a new project, learning a new skill or trying something you’ve never done before often comes with it’s own set of obstacles, which are addressed in the book, 101 Reasons to be Yourself, as well as in the online course, No Regrets 101. What happens when you actually begin something, ...
Views: 3612(4 votes) - *** Who Am I Kidding? How to Stop Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"Who am I Kidding?" "Who am I to do this?" "What am I thinking?" "I'm not (fill in the blank) enough." These are questions creative people in the visual and performing arts ask themselves every day. They are the questions that stop an artist from starting a project. Stop an actor ...
Views: 3602(1 vote) - Creativity - Do You Need a Healthy Ego? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Chrys PageMy students and clients hear me say constantly that you are not the creator of your talent. You are merely the vehicle through which it flows out into the world. That being said, I am clearly aware that there's a part of you, a part of all of us really, that disputes that statement, and wants ...
Views: 3568 - 3 Steps to Get Consistent Results with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakThe Law of Attraction is a wonderful law because it fulfills your hope that you have creative power over the circumstances of your life. But how is it possible that you can get inconsistent results when applying a “law?” Doesn’t the fact that you are applying a law insure that you get ...
Views: 3511(1 vote) - The Top 10 Steps To Being Confident And Thinking Outside the Box - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Kirwan RockefellerBased on the book, “Visualize Confidence: How To Use Guided Imagery to Overcome Self-Doubt” Perhaps you’ve heard the old phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Have you ever remodeled a room? Planned a vacation? Have you ever applied for a new job, asked the boss for a raise, ...
Views: 3430 - The Integrity of our dreams-- A salute to my hero, Walt Disney - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Khevin BarnesWhen Walt Disney materialized at the back of my elementary school cafeteria in 1957 he was already a very famous man. He was visiting the brand new elementary school in Anaheim that had been named in his honor, and escorting every one of us kids and our teachers to his “Happiest Place on Earth” ...
Views: 3426 - ***Cowardly Lion? Tap Into the Wizard Within To Transform Fear - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you are at all familiar with the story of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz you know that among Dorothy's fellow travelers along the yellow brick road to find the great and powerful Wizard was the Lion. The Lion wanted the Wizard to give him courage as he was afraid of nearly everything he faced ...
Views: 3424(3 votes) - Expressions Of A Pure And A Profound love - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAll my life, I was looking into the stars in the sky, captivated by the sight of the extremely emotional yet tranquil, peaceful soothing waves of the ocean. I was seeking the help of every creature of our great, creative and merciful God. I listened tentatively to the birds while they were ...
Views: 3414 - 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: 3412(1 vote) - The King Solomon Oracle Cards - Interview with Orna Ben Shoshan by Elizabeth Hazel - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Orna Ben-ShoshanInterview with Orna Ben Shoshan - On publishing the "King Solomon Oracle cards" by U/S.Games Elizabeth Hazel: Greetings, Orna! I’d like to start by offering my congratulations on your new deck, the King Solomon Oracle Cards, created with kabbalist master Itzhak Mizrahi. Readers - if you haven’t ...
Views: 3389 - 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: 3321(1 vote) - Defending Stupid - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Grace KerinaI was minding my own business recently when someone close to me called me stupid. I’d lapsed into ignorance, slipped up, made a mistake, forgotten something important – because I’d been distracted by something more interesting. I’d chosen wonder over logic. I haven’t had much experience with ...
Views: 3272(1 vote) - 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: 3271(3 votes) - 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: 3266(12 votes) - Inspire Yourself Through Daydreams - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceIf you’re like most people, you probably feel that daydreaming is a waste of time – a period spent in mental wandering instead of getting something constructive done. The truth is, daydreams have an important place in our lives. They are often the inspiration you need to take the first step ...
Views: 3266(3 votes) - Divergent Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićDivergent Thinking: Essence of Creativity Divergent thinking is essential for creativity. It is the ability to see lots of possible ways to interpret a question and lots of possible answers to it. It is a thought process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possibilities. ...
Views: 3264(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: 3234(2 votes) - Reaching your inner core - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen is the last time you have felt that special part in you – your vital source? Your vital source, soul being, chi or life force keeps your heart beating, your life flowing and your mind ticking. It is that vast part of your true being that charges every magical moment in your life. If you ...
Views: 3225(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why Creativity Matters to Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Angie ThompsonTwo of the most popular topics of workshops and business books are creativity and leadership. Both are popular because at some deep intuitive level most everyone knows they are both are worthwhile skills to have and to develop. However, while both are important and valued, they aren`t always ...
Views: 3217(4 votes) - ***Train the Functions of Your Brain - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoDid you know you are what you perceive? What you think about yourself becomes your reality your own self-fulfilling prophecy. Do you know that your beliefs define your reality? This limits you for everything you do in life, even success. What is "Whole Brain Learning"? There are ways that you ...
Views: 3179(2 votes) - Sewing Class: The Difference Between Pressing and Ironing - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Kristi BorchardtNext to your sewing machine, your iron is your most important piece of equipment for sewing. For the best results with your sewing projects you should start every project by pressing the pieces of fabric to be cut, and then pressing in between every line sewn. This allows you to have good ...
Views: 3150 - Rebelliousness Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Phil JohncockINTRODUCTION An attribute that many creative people possess is a strong inner rebel. Some creativity and psychology theorists agree that creative individuals are often “nonconformists” and “creative rebel(s)” (Weiner 138-139). Strong inner convictions aid creative people in facing external ...
Views: 3142 - 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: 3138(3 votes) - Courage and creating - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Douglas EbyDoing anything creative often brings up fears, anxieties, insecurities. Courage may be defined as going ahead in spite of fear. But many creators not only live with their fears, they welcome them. Fear is perhaps the most basic emotion we have. As Leonardo da Vinci reportedly said, "Fear arises ...
Views: 3127 - Concepts for Wedding Invitation Design: Some Tips - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from Jerry LeungNowadays couples tend to search for really unique wedding invitations. There are also a number of wedding invitation designers who provide this service. Yet a couple may want to have their own idea and concept for designing the wedding invitation. A question follows this notion will be ¡§Is ...
Views: 3098 - Your Journal To Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontYour Journal To Spiritual Awakening The Journaling Journey is about Reflective Writing. This process accesses self-knowledge from the depth of your being and captures the sense of who you are. The healthy relationship you long to have with your self evolves from your immutable essence that ...
Views: 3092(1 vote) - Personal Growth through World Culture, Time Travel and Flights of Fancy - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Malayna DawnOur lives are made up of both inner and outer worlds, and our education and progress--as individuals and as a society--is built upon the accomplishments of those that came before us. SO, learning more about ourselves is a reflection of how much we learn about others--especially their beliefs ...
Views: 3069(1 vote) - Spiritual Car Shopping - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisMy friend Lydia thinks I’m weird. But...she would never go car shopping without me. Why? Because I apply Spiritual principles to whatever I do. Over the years she noticed that this always gets great results. The first time Lydia invited me to go car shopping was back in 2003. She was willing ...
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