Download or read book Jumpstart Your Creativity written by Shawn Doyle and published by Sound Wisdom. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you creative? Do you want to be more creative in your business and personal life? Everyone has the ability to be creative. This fun, lighthearted, and easy-to-read book will give you ten jolts to reawaken and tap into your innate creativity in order to be more successful at work and in your personal life. In this book, you will learn the tools, techniques, and methods for getting and staying creative in a competitive world. Jumpstart Your Creativity gives you proven specific effective tools and great tips to use, to both generate ideas and evaluate them effectively. Are you ready to tap into your creativity? This book will show you how, and you will be amazed at the results!

Download or read book Creative Sprint written by Noah Scalin and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Challenge yourself to a new type of exercise with Creative Sprint! You know that if you practice yoga, guitar, salsa dancing, tennis, or pretty much anything else, you're going to get better at it. In fact, if you practice every day you're going to be pretty darn good! While you might not think of your own creativity as something you can practice, it actually works the same way. In Creative Sprint you'll find an interactive workbook with 30-day challenges designed to build your creative muscles. It's loaded with prompts to get you drawing, journaling, taking photos, and making collages - doing anything creative that you choose to do! The sprints each have a theme, such as Think Small, Work with the Unexpected, and Embrace Limitations. Throughout the book you'll find features focused on fellow sprinters as well as inspirational quotes, and every sprint ends with a recap that encourages reflection. How you use the book is up to you! Complete sprint after sprint, channeling your creativity into new challenges. Or pick up the book every couple of months, whenever you feel like you need a jolt of motivation!"--

Download or read book Write Starts written by Hal Zina Bennett and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-09-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even dedicated and experienced writers need what author and writing coach Hal Zina Bennett provides: a fresh, fun, surefire place to start. In this handy resource, practiced and aspiring writers alike will find inspiration and initiative in the form of prompts for brief writing exercises, story prompts that set forth dramatic arcs for more lengthy works, readings with exercises that reflect on the art and craft of writing, and quotes from famous authors on the inner processes of successful work. Write Starts facilitates creativity like the perfect seat at a favorite café or a peaceful room of one’s own. What’s more, it puts you in the congenial company of a wise and expert coach.

Download or read book The 7 Day Creativity Jumpstart written by Sherrie McCarthy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you hear the roar of your inner critic in your ear whenever you sit down to write, paint or otherwise create? Stop letting the outside world prevent you from the creative life you need and deserve with the help of the 7 Day Creativity Jumpstart. The 7 Day Creativity Jumpstart is a workbook designed to help you identify where you need to make changes in your life in order to allow creativity to flood in. This workbook helps you poke around at your foundation (including the cracks and wonky parts) and grow stronger in your vibrant and creative life through exercises and actions. The Jumpstart is about fixing the real reasons you are not creating (like the ever present inner critic who sounds a lot like your grade 8 bully, who also just recently found you on Facebook) and not just addressing a lack of ideas you may have. Rather than a book of creative prompts, this book asks you to dig deeper and really challenge yourself. Like all good jumpstarts, it can be used every time you find yourself stuck in your creative process. Over the next 7 days you will journal responses to questions about: Creativity and your comfort zone The gremlins in your creative closet How to set & achieve your creative goals What the creative in you needs Connecting to your creative self Making changes in your life And making a creativity contract based on what you have learned about yourself. I believe life is messy and wonderful and painful and phenomenal. Life happens and things change and new challenges present themselves. Sometimes we go forward and sometimes we slide backwards. We don't believe in surface level, fluffy "get rich quick and find ultimate happiness forever" schemes around here. We believe in hard work and adventure. You too? Let's do this. Start the 7 Day Creativity Jumpstart today!

Download or read book Creativity Alley written by Shery Russ and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2008-11-11 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creativity Alley: 21 Ways to Jumpstart Your Muse is designed to help you learn and apply 21 creative techniques so you can come up with ideas and be able to write more. Each chapter serves as mental exercise to flex and/or improve your creativity. Each chapter contains an activity, which is a direct application of the creative technique contained in the chapter.

Download or read book Jumpstart Creativity written by Steve Bowkett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-10-18 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jumpstart Creativity! is a book of games and activities that any primary teacher can do quickly, at the beginning of a lesson or as a time-filler, with little preparation. They grab children’s attention and get them focussed on learning. There are more than fifty provocative games and activities including, 'An Alien in the Cage is Worth Two on the Moon’ and 'Faced with a Smilemma, Everybody Wins' to ‘jumpstart’ creativity in any Key Stage 2 or 3 classroom. Practical, easy-to-do and vastly entertaining, the ‘jumpstarts’ will suit a range of learning styles – from the visual, auditory or kinaesthetic to the cognitive. The jumpstarts cover: thinking questioning reasoning problem-solving wordplay. Looking for a way to get your students’ attention, fast? Look no further! Jumpstart! Creativity is the fourth book in the series, following books on literacy, numeracy and ICT.

Download or read book Jumpstart Creativity written by Stephen Bowkett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-10-18 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jumpstart Creativity! is a book of games and activities that any primary teacher can do quickly, at the beginning of a lesson or as a time-filler, with little preparation. They grab children’s attention and get them focussed on learning. There are more than fifty provocative games and activities including, 'An Alien in the Cage is Worth Two on the Moon’ and 'Faced with a Smilemma, Everybody Wins' to ‘jumpstart’ creativity in any Key Stage 2 or 3 classroom. Practical, easy-to-do and vastly entertaining, the ‘jumpstarts’ will suit a range of learning styles – from the visual, auditory or kinaesthetic to the cognitive. The jumpstarts cover: thinking questioning reasoning problem-solving wordplay. Looking for a way to get your students’ attention, fast? Look no further! Jumpstart! Creativity is the fourth book in the series, following books on literacy, numeracy and ICT.

Download or read book JumpStart Your Priorities written by John C. Maxwell and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this 90-day growth guide, #1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell helps you prioritize your life to make each day count toward fulfilling your goals. Based on his Businessweek bestseller Today Matters, John Maxwell offers his roadmap for success by helping you seize the present. The way you prioritize and spend your time each day impacts your ability to reach your goals. Whether you are a new leader or looking to expand on your success, this book will help you focus by exploring how to maximize the potential of the most important day of your life -- today. Offering inspiring quotes and lessons, thought-provoking questions, and space for reflective notes, over the course of three short months this book will help learn to master the moment and set you on the path toward fulfilling your aspirations.

Download or read book Jumpstart Your Brain written by Doug Hall and published by . This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporate guru Doug Hall is arguably the most outrageous, most freewheeling & successful creativity entrepreneur in America today. He presides over the most talked about bastion of brain boosting in the country: the Richard Saunders International Eureka! Mansion, where executives from the nation's largest corp's. -- go to stimulate their imaginations, & crank out new-to-the-world ideas. Now, Hall shares his methods for thinking smarter, faster, & better . . . methods that can enhance creativity by up to 500%. A book of fun & inspiring ways to enhance your day-to-day thinking & stimulate your brain to find creative answers to real-life problems.

Download or read book Jumpstart Your Business written by Shawn Doyle and published by Sound Wisdom. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a business? Do you want to start a business? Do you work for a business? Then this book should be the “cannot miss” book for you to read this year. In Jumpstart Your Business, you will learn the key tips, tools and techniques for igniting your entrepreneurial spirit as you run your business on a day-to-day basis. This book is written by two people who have combined experience of over 60 years working for and in their own businesses. They will share with you ten key elements that they believe can help a business owner get and stay motivated. In the book they share with you: The critical importance of having a mission and a vision statement Learning about a missing ingredient in many businesses – a business plan How to adjust your thinking and believe in yourself and your idea Building your support network and deciding who can help or hurt you The secrets to setting goals and holding yourself accountable Being a continuous learner and where to find those resources Getting and staying motivated through adversity and tough times Starting and running a business is not easy, but you can succeed and exceed even your own expectations. So- get ready to have the business you have always dreamed about – it’s time to Jumpstart Your Business!

Download or read book You Are Creative written by Ykk and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to uncover the greatest secret about creativity that will instantly transform you into creative person? Then this book is for you. This extraordinary book written for the entire family, provides you with the key to unlock the hidden treasures of your mind. A single idea from this book may ignite a spark that that could revolutionize your life. Written in a unique inimitable style, the book takes you to tantalizing journey of discovery, entertainment, amazement and awakening through its well-crafted, practical and inspirational principles illustrated by captivating stories that capture your imagination. In fact, once you started, you may not be able to put the book down! Dr.YKK breaks new ground on simplicity in applying creativity techniques. Through his research, he pioneers what he calls the Three Primary Creativity techniques. With these techniques, switching on your creative brain is a breeze! The provocative Mindxercises at the end of every bloom (chapter) stimulates into you to look at any new situation from a new perspective. Another benefit is that these Mindxercises provide creative entertainment and togetherness for your whole family.Reading this book is an exhilarating and unforgettable Mind Unzipping experience! It will make a positive difference to your life.

Download or read book Creativity written by Ace McCloud and published by Pro Mastery Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wish you could enter the "flow" state of mind when needed? Would you love to be motivated and inspired when it counts most? Whether you want to (1) learn how to light a fire under yourself to get powerful results, (2) easily tap into your inner creative genius, or (3) discover how to enter the "flow" and get incredible things done, then this is the book for you! Are you experiencing "writer's block" (or "thinker's block")? This book focuses on helping you free up the root of your creativity... your imagination. In this book I'll share with you some of the worlds best strategies to help you tap into your powers of imagination and apply them to your life and projects. This book will arm you with all you need to help you become much more creative and then use that creativity to get incredible things done. Rediscover your innate creative genius. This book is the result of years of working through the challenges that hampered my own creativity. The techniques and strategies I share here will enable you to bring back the creative glow you had as a child and apply it to see amazing accomplishments in your life, starting today! The biggest movers and shakers of all time were also the most creative. The greatest people throughout history have been able to harness the power of creativity to do truly incredible things. Read their stories in this book and discover how you can apply their creative inspiration to your life. From Leonardo da Vinci to the little-known mind behind the iPod, these people exhibited creativity that carried them beyond the mindset that was the norm for their day. You are already creative, so now let it loose. When your creativity is running free, you will be able to see the good in everything. Even the most difficult challenges can begin to look like a fun contest. With creativity coloring your life, even failures and criticism will only appear as stepping stones to success. You can even use your creativity to banish a host of fears as well as use it to boost your motivation. Creativity is your connection to the source. Unfettered creativity can lead you over tough obstacles and into whole worlds of delight. Life is so much better when you are in the flow and doing what you do best. What Will You Learn About Creativity? How to get your creative juices flowing. Barriers to creativity and how to overcome them. Six traits that creative people have in common How to eliminate negative thoughts so you are free to focus on the present. Specific exercises designed to jump-start your creativity levels. You Will Also Discover: How to turn your creative ideas into something real. Foods and supplements that help boost creativity levels. Specific strategies and habits for boosting your creative thinking. How to use the power of the imagination the right way. See just how far your creativity will take you. Enter the flow: Buy It Now!

Download or read book Jumpstart Your Leadership written by Shawn Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jumpstart Your Leadership- 10 Jolts to Leverage Your Leadership Are you a leader Would like to be a better leader Would you like to be a leader in the future Then this book is for you. In this book Shawn Doyle will show you the tools tips and techniques for becoming the kind of leader that other people want to follow. Jumpstart Your Leadership will share with you the 10 key principles of leveraging your leadership. Mission and vision- the important and compelling reasons why every organization large and small needs to have a mission and vision statement in order to lead effectively. Strategic planning- strategic planning is absolutely critical to the long-term health of an organization. However in many cases leaders are not skilled at planning short, mid-term and long-term. Shawn shows them specifically how to plan and think strategically about the future which is a core leadership competency. Hiring- hiring in many organizations is done very poorly, haphazardly and the track record of success is appalling. Shawn shows leaders how to interview and hire people effectively and shares a shocking concept about hiring people that they have probably never heard. Communication- in many organizations leaders think that they are communicating effectively-but they would be wrong. The reality is most leaders think they're communicating effectively but when employees are asked they say they don't feel "in the loop" or that the communication is not effective in any way. So why is there two different versions of effective communication This chapter will unlock the keys to effectively communicating in a leadership role. Motivation- one of the biggest questions that Shawn gets in the classroom around the country is how can leaders motivate their employees In this chapter he shares the inside secrets for getting the team motivated and only high levels of morale and team spirit

Download or read book Instant Creativity written by The INSTANT-Series and published by Instant Series Publication. This book was released on 2016-01-31 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Instant-Series Presents "Instant Creativity" How to Be Creative Instantly! Having problem coming up with great ideas? Struggling with thinking of solutions to problems keeping you awake all night? Feeling stuck with forever trying to find your muse for the next big thing in your magnum opus? What you need is a sudden jolt boost of creativity to get your creative juice flowing and going. "But, but, I'm not creative," you say? Hogwash! All of us have the capacity for creativity and to be creative. Remember when you were a kid when you had tireless energy for curiosity and creativity that adults had to hush you up for your endless crazy ideas and boundless imagination, with their hearts being in the right place to get you to direct your creativity more effectively and realistically...but at the same time restricting it. Now as adults ourselves, we have become more monotonous by life and less active with our creative minds, burdened with responsibilities one would expect from being a grown-up - i.e., work, pay the bills, take care of family, etc. - that when it comes time needing to be creative, we feel like our creativity is no longer there. Well, newsflash, creativity is always there. Whenever you're not feeling creative at a particular point, it is blocked and you only need to find that right spark of inspiration to let it out again. Did you know you could channel your creativity at will? Creativity may come from within, but it can be triggered via external stimuli like movements and sensations, such as sights and sounds...for how often have you listened to a certain music for inspiration or gotten it from simply glancing out at nature? Within "Instant Creativity": * How to apply science to hack creativity through physical movements to easily force yourself to get creative whenever you need to at a snap. * How to speed up creative thinking before tackling any real-world creative endeavor to effortlessly generate many ingenious creative ideas. * How to handle unexpected problems using the "creative what-if visualization" for assisting the creative process to come up with instant solutions. * How to use the "DEEP Method" to find hidden inspirations within your immediate surrounding regardless how mundane it is for creativity. * How to develop and maintain long-lasting creativity by following a famous Japanese company's acronym of "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano." * Plus, custom practical "how-to" strategies, techniques, applications and exercises on how to be more creative. ...and much more. "Instant Creativity" will give you that kick you need - and no, we're not talking about drugs but it's the next closet thing to actually drinking healthy creative juice, if such thing exists :) - to jumpstart you into creative hyperdrive. Unclog your creative juice, and unlock your creativity waiting to be unleashed now!

Download or read book Artist s Block Cured written by Linda Krall and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are a multitude of ways to help you move outside your comfort zone and into the realm of heightened creativity for when you need an inspiration boost. Beginning and advanced artists alike have experienced “artist’s block” at some point in their endeavors. Now artists can turn to this book in their time of need. Artist’s Block Cured! provides a stimulating array of ideas for beating blank canvas syndrome and conquering other creative ailments. Broken down into six color-coded categories, beginners will find activities, lessons, quizzes, and inspiration from the Masters to help jumpstart creativity. Written by creative thinker and illustrator Linda Krall and artist Amy Runyen, this book is an effective and entertaining tool no artist should be without! Overcome your obstacles with six color-coded categories: Assignments—Creativity-boosting challenges and step-by-step projects Inspiration—Encouraging and stimulating suggestions for rethinking your artwork Mental Exercises—Prompts for generating creative thoughts Experiments in Media—Exercises and projects that use innovative materials Games—Activities that encourage play and interaction Artist’s Spotlight—Valuable insight from experienced artists

Download or read book Story Trumps Structure written by Steven James and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't limit your fiction - LIBERATE IT All too often, following the "rules" of writing can constrict rather than inspire you. With Story Trumps Structure, you can shed those rules - about three-act structure, rising action, outlining, and more - to craft your most powerful, emotional, and gripping stories. Award-winning novelist Steven James explains how to trust the narrative process to make your story believable, compelling, and engaging, and debunks the common myths that hold writers back from creating their best work. • Ditch your outline and learn to write organically. • Set up promises for readers - and deliver on them. • Discover how to craft a satisfying climax. • Master the subtleties of characterization. • Add mind-blowing twists to your fiction. When you focus on what lies at the heart of story - tension, desire, crisis, escalation, struggle, discovery - rather than plot templates and formulas, you'll begin to break out of the box and write fiction that resonates with your readers. Story Trumps Structure will transform the way you think about stories and the way you write them, forever.

Download or read book Creative Freedom written by Maggie Price and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint outside the lines! Jumpstart your creativity and inject new life into your art. Struggling to get started? Paralyzed by the fear of failure? Find yourself falling back on the same colors again and again? Just plain stuck? It happens to every artist sooner or later. What can you do to get unstuck quickly and painlessly? Creative Freedom presents 52 strategies for getting out of ruts and venturing beyond your comfort zone, courtesy of 25 artists who have been there, done that. Each approach is illustrated with a step-by-step painting demonstration. Together, they help you experiment with different mediums, new color combinations, fresh approaches to favorite subjects, and more. Try one a week for a year of creative adventure. Or dip in whenever you're feeling inspired. You may be surprised at the creative liberation that comes from... • Painting with your other hand. • Going big with your canvas and brushes. • Painting fast with 10-minute studies. • Limiting your palette. • Starting with a random line drawing or custom painting surface. • Zooming in on one small detail of a landscape for abstract results. • Copying the work of an Old Master. Featuring an exciting variety of styles and mediums (oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel), novel perspectives and an invigorating sense of play, this book is sure to generate creative sparks and joyful painting sessions. Getting unstuck has never been so fun!