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Sunday 19th April 2009
Here are some of my favourite tips for maximising creative thinking...
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Tags: ideas, creativity, tips
Thursday 16th April 2009
Do you have a little voice that sometimes pops up in your mind with criticisms or dire warnings such as "If you try that, you will fail", "Everyone will laugh" or "Don't be ridiculous"?
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Wednesday 8th April 2009
With a break looming for most of us at least, it's a good chance to chill out and relax. But saying 'just relax' is about as useful as 'don't worry, be happy' - some tips and tools are needed to get from A (stress bunny) to B (cool banana). Check these ideas out.
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Tags: rushing, balance, tips, meditation
Sunday 5th April 2009
One of the greatest blocks to a creative work environment is all the things that aren't said, often because things are just assumed to be a particular way. There is an elephant in the room; everyone knows it's there but no-one talks about it.
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Tags: business, creativity, tips, assumptions
Thursday 19th March 2009
A while ago, Scientific American Mind magazine had a cover story on the latest research and insights into unleashing creativity. One of the research results shows that creative people are less likely to filter out peripheral information or irrelevant data from their minds than the rest of us are. (As you are reading this, you are probably not aware of the contents of the room you are in, the feeling of your bottom on the chair, the temperature... until I draw your attention to them, of course!)
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Tags: ideas, thinking, creativity, tips
Thursday 12th March 2009
Many people believe that all creative genius is a solo affair and that to involve a group at best dilutes the process and at worst risks ridicule or outright idea theft. Whilst it is true that private space is vital for the imagination to roam unchecked, don't underestimate the importance of timely group discussion.
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Tags: ideas, creativity, tips, assumptions
