Science Behind Why Going For a Walk Helps With Creativity
Some might think they can't afford the time to take a walk. Others might argue, we can't afford not to. Enjoy this DailyFind, love from CW! Some of the medical reports resulting from scientific studies have the power to dramatically challenge
How To Make Your Home Office More Creative And Productive
Now more than ever, it is important to pay attention to the space where work is done. Keep it fresh with new touches to keep the ideas coming. Enjoy this DailyFind, love from CW! Many people who spend hours in an
Creativity Begins With Observation
Creativity or innovation is not synonymous with an idea, it is a process which begins with mindful observation. Enjoy this DailyFind, love from CW! As a 30-plus-year veteran in the field of marketing and a forever student, it never ceases to
Safe harbours & places of refuge when life gets stormy
If you have followed any of my social channels over the past few years, it might seem as if I project a positive, upbeat attitude. Let me be clear, that is not always how I feel. I try not to
Turning a midlife crisis into a creative manifesto
Unfortunately, a big chunk of my life has been spent following orders, or doing what was expected. Once I entered the institutions of learning, I towed the line. Attended classes, completed homework, took the tests. Year after year. After all
Once you are aware, creativity is everywhere
What is a creativity blog, anyway? That is an interesting question. One which has taken deep study to realize how best to communicate. Getting it down to the elevator pitch, you know the 15 seconds you have to answer the dreaded 'what do you do'? I suppose this is important in tricky situations, particularly if you are dealing with someone who has the attention span of a nat. Maybe this graphic will help. Basically this is a 'journey map', an overview of the ways to discover and benefit from the content of this creative blog. There are 3 silos running vertically which represent the main categories, with 2 special ones off on each edge. 
Do you enjoy these creative practices?
I am wondering what specific activities people consider creative? Where are the areas of focus? Is there a cluster of common practices or is it quite individual? Question #3 from my survey; this one is super interesting. When I put up the multiple choice answers, I focused on the things I was most interested in at the moment. I was curious to see the other ways people practice a creative spirit. (Maybe I should have phrased it that way!) In any case, the comments reflect many other activities and even, "ways of being" which are self defined as creative. I love it. Just the spirit I was hoping for. Of the pre-selected, limited choices the top 3 picks are as follows:
- 58% for DIY, home improvement projects
- 51% for Drawing, colouring or doodling
- 47% for Photography
Do you think of yourself as a creative person?
I'm curious. When someone says they self-identify as being creative, what do they mean? I think of myself as a creative person, I would use that label, or agree with it if someone asked me. I create all kinds of