We’ve all heard the story. A brilliant painter wakes up at 3 a.m., seized by inspiration, and produces a masterpiece before sunrise. A songwriter scribbles lyrics on a napkin and creates a hit. A...
We live in a culture that worships “busy.” Our calendars are packed, our inboxes overflow, and we brag about how little sleep we’re running on, as if exhaustion were a badge of honor. But here’s the...
One of the greatest hidden blocks to creative fluency is not lack of talent. It’s not lack of ideas. It’s not even lack of discipline. Very often, it’s anxiety. Creativity anxiety can quietly disrupt...
Nowadays creativity is valued in the workplace, even though it is not often fostered in the workplace. In a survey among CEOs, participants reported that the skill they valued most in an employee is...
“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” — Kurt Vonnegut According to a recent study out of New Zealand, engaging in creative...
If you feel stuck, have a hard time formulating a positive future for yourself, have difficulty in relationships, or find yourself traveling the same paths to the same dead-end solutions, it may...