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Brainstorming techniques are used by many different sorts of organizations, from large corporations to tiny neighborhood groups, and even families. This article presents a basic introduction to the theory and technique of brainstorming.

Getting "stuck" while working on a project or creative endeavor is one of the most common complaints people make. Understanding the core elements of the process of creation can help you identify where you're getting stuck as well as provide tools and opportunities to get "unstuck". Learn all you need to know about the Five Elements of Creation here.

Most of use when we feel unwell or out of sorts in some way, will seek some kind of medical help, traditionally from our local doctor or General Practitioner. But who do we turn to when our creativity feels sick or unwell? There’s no “Creativity Doctor” for us to make an appointment with. Or is there..?

What if there was a secret personal radio channel available only to you? A channel that only you knew the frequency of and only you had the right receiving equipment to pick up the broadcasts? And what if these broadcasts were exactly what you needed to hear? The most exciting and stimulating messages you could possibly want? All the energy and inspiration you need to be as creative as you wish, right there waiting to be tuned into, desperate to communicate their incredible knowledge?

The power of intention? It's the latest reincarnation of the "power of positive thinking" idea, but does it work?

How good would you say your hearing is at either end of the sound spectrum? Do you tend to tune in more to positive and complimentary comments, or those that are disparaging and critical? If so, here are some practical approaches that can help you to be more creative -

Being someone who is highly creative and consistently brave enough to seek new ways of tapping into that creativity can sometimes feel like a lonely venture. So what can YOU do to provide yourself with the support you need for your creativity in times of doubt?

Exercising and stretching our senses can help us be more open to others as well as making it easier to come up with new ideas and solutions for ourselves. Here’s a few techniques to try that'll help you increase your creativity...

Q. Can you help me come up with a cool quiz?

All of us who create go through phases of feeling blocked, stuck or uninspired. If we don’t create for a while, whether it’s 10 hours or 10 years, it’s easy to soon get caught up in negative mental cycles and paralyse our creativity further. So here are 5 gentle steps to get your creativity flowing again:

Creativity is the process of formulating new ideas and concepts. It is also associated to finding the connection between these thoughts. Looking at creativity from a scientific perspective, creative process (which is also called divergent thought) are said to be original and appropriate. Another alternative perception of creativity is the simple truth that it is the action of generating something new. It may seem to be quite simple but creativity entails complicated proce...

Whether you prefer to create by beginning with nothing and adding layer by layer, or starting with a large mass and removing the excess to reveal the beauty beneath, understanding and experimenting with each type can help broaden and increase your creativity.

You've heard the expression 'thinking ouside the box,' but do you know how to do it? There are some simple techniques for coming up with solutions 'outside the box.'

As creative people, the position of being stuck for ideas and direction is unavoidable, and one that we’re all faced with now and again, for however short a time it lasts. But if we can let go enough of the maelstrom of fears and ideas in our thoughts and truly listen to what the creative project is asking for, we’ll find the answer often leaps out and becomes quite obvious. Here’s how...

The Land of Betwixt and Between is as a place of inspiration. You can travel there, too!

As creative adults, for many of us one of the most difficult aspects of creativity is allowing ourselves the freedom to experiment and to be pioneering in our own way as artists. So how can we break free from this stranglehold and begin to nurture once again that pure unhindered sense of creative adventure we ALL have at a young age? Try this exercise to get you started and increase your creativity today –

Q. How can I design an interesting map quiz?

Conversational Hypnosis is much about language; the ways you use the language, when to use certain skills and how to apply those skills. All of these factors are important to learning how to have a smooth interaction and insert undetected and agreeable suggestions into the mind of your clients.

Want to write some jokes and riddles? Try these simple techniques.

Creativity is more than just producing a work of art. It is a mysterious journey that connects us the vast cosmic universe that cannot be seen with our outward-looking eyes. In this exploration of creativity novelist and creativity coach, Emily Hanlon uses the unexpected and mysterious events of her dog’s burial to explore the relationship between the creativity, inner reality, grief and healing.

Do you think you are creative? If you don't think so, here are four ways to achieve creativity.

If we want to be highly creative, and constantly draw from our sources of creativity, we need to invest in them wisely. Here are some of the ways we can do this and ensure our personal "Creativity Portfolio" remains healthy and flourishing -

That's what we all want to do don't we? To win every battle, every game, every competition in life. But only a few manage to achieve it and we call them with all sorts of names such as- masters, guru's, geniuses and so on. Well are they really so good? Or maybe are they born with it as many people usually point out? Thomas Edison the great man who gave the world the light bulb was told in school that he was too stupid to learn anything. The outcome of that is already known to us and the world is enjoying the benefits of the light bulb. Now what special things did he know or do? Read on to find out what his real secrets were and how you can apply it to your life-

Being the Rose: Fall into the beauty of a rose and know yourself. If you cannot love yourself you will not be the rose.

Often it’s during the periods when we don’t feel supported ourselves that we’re most sensitive to, and aware of, what's missing, and we’re able to provide this for others. Somehow our compassion and empathy is heightened and we give more spontaneously and willingly the type of support we crave ourselves. It's by reaching out and supporting others that we can quickly feel better ourselves. And by helping other people improve their lives for the good, we also feel good. It's a simple equation.

My partner and I love cooking together. It's something that we both value and enjoy in our lives, from the choosing to the preparing, the cooking and finally the eating. But we didn't always appreciate it as we do now. Here’s what used to happen, and how it relates to how you enjoy YOUR creative processes-

Creative people work best when they are given limitations. I know that sounds counterintuitive but is it true. These limitations help your creative team members focus so that the message they develop will be relevant, impactful, original and true. So, how do you provide these limitations to your creative team: with a creative brief. Let’s take a look at how you go about developing one.

Creatvity process is not a process so complex, that common folks like you and I cannot understand it. Simply put, the whole creative thinking process can be distilled down to five stages or phases of creativity.

What is a dressmaker without any thread? All they'll have is a collection of odd shaped pieces of material, unconnected and unwearable. So what are the equivalent "Invisible Threads" that hold together our creative lives and how do we make them as strong as we can, and as supportive of our creative work as possible?

Statements of self-doubt like "Who do I think I am, I have no talent", and "I have nothing valuable to say" often clatter around our consciousness appear at first glance to be nothing other than entirely negative. But with a little deeper investigation we can see they may actually be motivated by a positive intention. Once we gain a better understanding of our resistance we're able to know better what we working with and begin to find ways we can accept its presence and still be creative.