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A curated collection of the best creativity blog posts from the archive…
Old year lessons for a happier new you.
How to find more clarity, confidence & excitement for the year ahead.
The All-year Resolution: Intention vs force
A kinder, more sustainable alternative to the All-Or-Nothing Mindset.
Celebrate: A habit for life…not just for Christmas
If you’d like to experience more joy, better health and improved results – in your work, at home, or indeed in any endeavour) – start celebrating!
Self-coaching skills for writers
A new way to help writers tap into their own resources and inner support skills when they need them most.
On hiring support…
The scary / fun / rewarding business of investing in your creative dreams.
Creative Faith: How to dodge the Pesky Demon of Doubt
5 ways to make ‘keeping the faith’ easier.
3 meaningful reasons marketing is good for creativity
Ever felt torn as to whether to create from the heart, or compromise to meet market forces? Does the prospect of marketing induce lethargy / repulsion / fear & dread / an overwhelming desire to hide under the duvet? In this post I’m exploring a soul-soothing approach to marketing for creative people.
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What is Creativity Coaching?
What does a Creativity Coach actually do? I often get a few Homer Simpson-esque blank stares when I tell people what I do. So I am on a mission to spread the word about my Dream Job, aka Creativity Coaching. Here’s my take on this powerful and exciting new support service. (And why I love it so much.)
The Power of Whim & Fancy
This week, I’d like to share with you a lesson I learned from my recent month of non-stop decorating.
On yoga, chakras & creative flow
This week’s gem comes from the beautiful world of yoga, in particular from the multi-talented yogini extraordinaire, Maya Fiennes.
Why I’m doing NaNoWriMo this year…
…despite lots of ‘good reasons’ why not. The 8 Great Reasons I’m going for it anyway.
How to enjoy the benefits of a gratitude journal
…with less of the effort.
On dreaming big, being great & stepping up
(Don’t worry, I’ll help.)
After last week’s epic post, I’ll keep it short and sweet today. And it’s a newsflash / special offer / creativity quote combo!
Creative expression: a drive to make you feel alive
It’s Creativity Quote time again and this week’s gem is from the inspiring and irrepressible champion of entrepreneurs, Brendon Burchard.
What is creativity? (& How to make it easier)
I truly believe that every human being on the planet is creative – or at least has the potential to be. And I love how this quote makes becoming ‘a creative’ as simple as a decision to do something meaningful.
The ‘Pro’ route to the muse
It’s Creativity Quote time again and this week’s offering is from champion of the creative spirit, Steven Pressfield. I spotted the following gem in his brilliant, insightful, empowering book; Turning Pro.
The Story of You : crafting a creative legacy
I’ve got another dose of creative vitamins for you – to keep you and your muse in tip top shape. Yes, it’s time for this week’s Creativity Quote…
Constraint vs abundance: which is better for creativity?
I have another dose of creative wisdom for you, this time from author Jonathan Fields, though I actually found the following gem on his blog. The blog post was called: Can abundance kill creativity?
The playful route to creative success
Here’s another Creativity Quote to keep your creative spirits up and, speaking of spirits – we’re turning to the world of metaphysics with the source of this week’s inspiration….
Creative thriving – Huffington style
This latest offering is a little different, as the inspiring advice this week comes, once again, from one of my favourite vlogs; Marie TV. Marie’s recent guest was the legendary Arianna Huffington who was talking about her new book Thrive.
Lucid dreaming: the solution to creative blocks?
This week’s words of wisdom come from a fascinating author (and very nice chap) that I met at a recent Hay House event in London. During a break between speakers, I found the bookshop and was eagerly stocking up on reading matter for my train journey home, when a book with a beautiful blue cover caught my eye…
How to declutter your brain (& why)
Welcome to this week’s creativity quote (which is also a homage to my new favourite app) – and in the spirit of this week’s book recommendation, let’s get straight to it!
Numerology: How to live your creative dreams (& not starve)
C’est ici! (I’ve recently been to France and can’t resist using the few phrases I managed to master.) In fact my Parisian travels provide the photograph for this week’s quote…
Writing as therapy : How to soothe your soul
This week’s offering highlights a technique for both self-expression and self-preservation: the therapeutic effects of writing.
Creativity begins at home
It’s time for another hit of creative wisdom and this week’s quote comes from one of my interior design heroes; the beautiful and inspiring Naomi Cleaver.
Art, humanity & creative service
This week’s creativity quote is a little different – I stumbled across it, not in a book, but on one of my favourite weekly vlogs; Marie Forleo’s Q&A Tuesday. Marie was exploring the idea that creativity is a form of service, and this simple but powerful phrase leapt out at me…
How to turn Big Ideas into reality
It’s time for another nugget of inspired wisdom to add fuel to your creative fire. This week’s gem is from renowned choreographer, Twyla Tharp.
How to find the 3 essential elements for creative success
Today’s inspiring nugget comes from an unlikely blend of hip-hop guru, entrepreneur and meditation devotee – Uncle Rush (aka Russell Simmons).
Why ‘Follow Your Bliss’ is Damn Good Advice
Today’s little nugget of inspired wisdom comes from one of the original Mad Men – enfant terrible of the advertising industry, George Lois.
Life: the ultimate creative fuel
It’s time for this week’s tonic which comes from one of my favourite spiritual authors, the beautiful and inspiring Sonia Choquette.
How to be even more creative (& successful)
Today’s offering comes from a co-written project that I’m currently reading called Your Big Beautiful Book Plan, by the sparky and insightful Danielle LaPorte and her partner in inspiration, Linda Sivertsen.
How to escape from Must-Plan-&-Do Land
This week’s creative gem is a quote that I stumbled across online – a line from a speech by the Parisian writer, Anatole France, and it’s a call to remember our hearts and spirit in the creative process.
Love, money, creativity & The Upper Limit Problem
This is a quote that struck me like an encouraging and heartwarming slap in the face whilst reading the ever-popular: The Big Leap
Why creativity is good for us
The following is a quote I scribbled down whilst on holiday in beautiful Norfolk, where I was listening to the audiobook version of Julia Cameron’s: Walking In This World
Your inspiration as compass
The following is a phrase I excitedly underlined in Tama J Kieves inspiring book; This Time I Dance!; Creating the work you love.
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