Have you ever found yourself caught in a tug-of-war between two conflicting messages: "reach for the stars" and "be realistic"? On one hand, you're encouraged to dream big, think outside the box, and pursue ambitious goals. On the other, you're told to be realistic, grounded, and focused on achievable outcomes. So, which way should you... Continue Reading →
11 Simple Creativity Boosts
When your cunning plans are de-railed, it can be a challenge to stay positive or see a way forward. Which is, of course, understandable... and human. For me, it's creativity and creative thinking which help me to move forward. Help me get out of tricky situations or make new moves or decisions. OK, so I'm... Continue Reading →
Making a Breakthrough
I’ve been working on a new project. Lots of threads to weave and clarity to find. After days of doodling, unpicking and re-combination, it finally fell in to place. From conflict and frustration came calm. From clunkiness and confusion came flow. I’d made a break-through into understanding and eloquence. A proper foundation of substance to... Continue Reading →
Your Magical Spark
Inspiration. A magical, mystical thing. Sometimes free-flowing. Sometimes evasive and elusive. The rush you get when you feel inspired is uplifting. A virtuous circle feeding itself. The blankness you feel when inspiration is nowhere to be seen is frustrating. A vicious circle feeding itself. But where does it live? And why does it matter? According... Continue Reading →
Ponder Point
When it comes to ideas...
A Poem About…
... something 😄 I was trying to write a new blog post.A post for the blog for today.But no matter how hard I tried to,I kept getting in my own way. It wasn't the writer's block demon,Or lack of energy or desire.It was me over-analysing everything.So my stuckness got higher and higher. Taking a leaf... Continue Reading →