| September 1, 2009 | Keeping An Open Mind |
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There is something we all seem to admire about creative people. We think of them as artists, writers, performers or great thinkers like philosophers, mathematicians or even super successful business types. We often hold them apart from us as if they have been mysteriously touched and elevated by some higher power. Many of us do not think of ourselves as particularly creative. Our idea about creativity sometimes limits us. We may feel that we are simply unable to be creative. Which brings up a few questions such as: Can creativity be learned or is it only a genetic trait that you are born with? Can you learn how to think creatively? What does it mean to be creative anyway? Will being more creative help me to thrive in these difficult times? Creativity can be defined as a person’s ability to be original, think differently and even come up with a new idea or new ways to look at things. Now that definition can include many more of us, right! Within all of us lies the ability to be creative. It is in times like these that we need to tap into our creativity even more so than ever before. Thinking more creatively will help us to consider new w... |
Left Brain / Right Brain
The study of the human brain has shown that our brain can store more memory (see my newsletter, “How Memory Works”) and process more information faster and more effectively than any computer yet to be developed. |
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Creative Thinking
Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes. If you have ever come up with a new approach to paying your bills, doing your job, exercising or even dealing differently with a loved one, you were being creative. Most of us use our creativity, often without paying it too much attention. |
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