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Stress and Creativity

Stress and Creativity

What does stress have to do with creativity? Great question, since we may not initially see the connection. Stress research is very clear here~ it is not the stress that matters, it is how we respond to it.   When we experience stress, our Autonomic Nervous System...
Creativity Tip~ Movement

Creativity Tip~ Movement

This is a Big One.  It keeps coming up in my research through different disciplines and terminologies.   Basically, everyone agrees that we may cultivate insight and problem-solving within movement.  Nancy Napier of Boise State’s Centre for Creativity and...
A Just Discovered SuperFood~ Kaniwa

A Just Discovered SuperFood~ Kaniwa

Of all places, at WINCO.  Kaniwa is a cousin of quinoa, same origination, similar nutrients, and same recipe uses.  Kaniwa actually has more protein and loads more iron than quinoa.  If you’re anemic or a vegetarian, this is for you.  You cook it like any grain~...
Creativity Tip~ Fun Times with Obstacles

Creativity Tip~ Fun Times with Obstacles

We tend to think about removing a problem, like firing an ineffective employee, transferring that troublesome kid to another teacher, finding a new vendor. Using some different ways may make life more interesting. You can push through it, like water over a dam.  You...
Creativity Tool~ Reverse Thinking

Creativity Tool~ Reverse Thinking

Reverse Thinking is a Reframing method.   It’s fairly easy to employ~ just reverse your language from negative to positive. Switch complaining or scarcity into a positive expression of desire.  Don’t into do. I hate when I have a long day and you don’t start dinner. I...
What ARE you going to do differently in 2015?

What ARE you going to do differently in 2015?

A couple days ago I asked what has been working in your life and what you will do differently.  I hinted about a theme for 2015. Let’s Roll! My theme is Adventures in Spirit, and here is your Call to Adventure. What will you create in 2015 that will bring the...