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The Creative Life
MAY 15, 2023
The post Start strong with your next creative project appeared first on The Creative Life. Five exercises to help you get started. To keep going. And then get your work out there.
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The Creative Life
MARCH 7, 2022
Every project has its cycle. The post Four stages of a creative project (and how to get through them) appeared first on The Creative Life. Recognising this can make it easier to finish, and to get your work out into the world.
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The Creative Life
MAY 26, 2025
The best time to begin any new creative project? Don't wait for the conditions to be perfect. Start before you are ready. Here's how.
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The Creative Life
JUNE 9, 2025
Struggling to finish a big, self-directed creative project that has no firm deadline? The best time to begin your next big creative project? And what it might teach us now, about creative process. Overwhelmed by a huge task? Break it down into the first few baby steps, and do one of those each day.
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The Creative Life
MAY 20, 2024
How do you create distraction-free time to focus on your creative projects? The post How to focus on work that matters appeared first on The Creative Life. You pay yourself first.
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The Creative Life
JUNE 23, 2025
Sometimes it's hard to let go of a creative project. appeared first on The Creative Life. So here are seven reasons why you can't seem to finish – and how to get it done The post Why can’t I finish this?
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The Creative Life
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
How do you get a creative project over the finish line? It's often about marathons and sprints The post Get creative work done, with marathons and sprints appeared first on The Creative Life.
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The Creative Life
DECEMBER 5, 2022
If you struggle to make time for the big creative projects you really want to do, start paying yourself first. The post How to make time for your personal projects appeared first on The Creative Life.
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The Creative Life
JUNE 30, 2025
Your creative field might also have rhythms, predictable times of year when you’ll be busier, or work falls off. Every big creative project also has its predictable cycle , from the thrilling beginning to the messy middle, the fear of finishing to promoting the work once it’s out in the world. Plan for these!
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Lateral Action
AUGUST 19, 2020
The post Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. This emphasis on getting things done and out to market is part of their extraordinary entrepreneurial culture. Famously, Guy Kawasaki even said […]. Comments In reply to FJR. Thank you for the added nuance re public.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Starting your creative project or business idea does […]. The post 7 Ways to Start Your Creative Project for Just $100 appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. It’s time we started drawing down on those reserves and turning them into profit and happiness for others.
Lateral Action
JULY 14, 2022
The post Eat that Frog (But Eat the Cake as Well) appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Related Stories Video: Forget the Career Ladder – Start Creating Assets Avoiding the Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door.
Lateral Action
JULY 21, 2022
The post Why Rejection Doesn’t Mean Your Work Isn’t Good Enough appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Related Stories Lockdown Series: Windows on a Changed World with Earl Abrahams Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door Eat that Frog (But Eat the Cake as Well).
The Creative Mind
NOVEMBER 5, 2022
Many people feel inspired to pursue creative projects, even multiple ones at the same time. The post Be More Creative With More Self Care appeared first on The Creative Mind. One potential downside is physical and emotional burnout.
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The Creative Mind
JANUARY 31, 2023
Many multitalented people feel inspired and energized to pursue multiple creative projects – often at the same time – but one potential downside is physical and emotional burnout. Life circumstances can be challenging for anyone, but maybe especially for those of us who are unusually intense, sensitive, or gifted.
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Career Advancement
APRIL 29, 2019
Encourage employees to take on new creative projects and publicly reward those who take extra initiative. The final ingredient to ensure that it all comes together is following up. Holding employees (and yourself) accountable is critical. Roll up your sleeves and get involved; it says a lot about the way you lead.
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International Coach Academy
JUNE 13, 2024
This acts as a motivator for working intently on another creative project, which devolves into another positive experience and further accomplishment. xiv] You can’t use up creativity. Maya Angelou The science in support of creative pursuits contributing to well-being is extensive. The more you use, the more you have.–Maya
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The Creative Mind
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Solitude or working alone can help a creative person develop and refine their work, but it is certainly not the only way to nourish creative projects. Much of the writing and advice on creative expression and […]. The post Solitude and creative expression appeared first on The Creative Mind.
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Mind Mapping Software
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Because they employ an unlimited visual canvas and support images, videos and text-based notes, these tools make it easy to collect and organize a variety of elements that may be relevant to the creative project you’re working on. This article is excerpted from The Ultimate Guide to Visual Note-Taking Tools eGuide.
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Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
There is a myth that you need inspiration to strike before you can be creative. The truth is that you can use techniques to kickstart the muse and power through the process to complete a first novel – or similarly ambitious creative project – in one year. Last year I wrote my first novel, Pentecost. […].
ReNew Business
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Dedicate time each week to engage in a creative activity without any specific goal. Collaborate with friends or family on creative projects. Whether it's painting, writing, or dancing, allow yourself to explore and create without the need for a finished product.
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Lateral Action
AUGUST 5, 2020
The post The Art of Overhearing Yourself appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Related Stories Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door Video: Forget the Career Ladder – Start Creating Assets My new podcast (and why it’s the opposite of The 21st Century Creative).
Lateral Action
AUGUST 28, 2022
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Creative Disruption season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. Have you ever had the idea for a creative project that you’ve never quite got round to starting? […].
Lateral Action
AUGUST 12, 2020
by Mineke Related Stories Video: Forget the Career Ladder – Start Creating Assets Avoiding the Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door. In my experience, there is always a gap between.
Lateral Action
AUGUST 9, 2020
by Diane Reesor Related Stories Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door The 21st Century Illustrator with Krystal Lauk The Adventure of Writing with Emily Kimelman. Hi Diane, Thanks for taking the. by Cynthia L Morris In reply to Diane Reesor. Thank you Diane, I'm especially.
The Creative Mind
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Putting our energies into a creative project can help manage self-limiting obsessions with our appearance or other aspects of ourselves. Actor Rosanna Arquette confessed to “stressing” about having a “chicken neck” as she approached forty.
Lateral Action
JANUARY 23, 2019
Have you ever started work on a big creative project and found yourself paralysed by listening to the voice of your Inner Critic, giving you all the reasons you should give up? The post Get the Inner Critic off Your Back with These Two Little Words appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Who do you think you are?
Rachel B. Garrett
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Do you have time for creative projects or the things that bring you joy? (Money you need to make, flexibility you need, etc.)? Is your work in sync with your priorities? Are you able to spend time with family and friends? Set aside some uninterrupted time to reflect on your own answers.
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Rachel B. Garrett
DECEMBER 5, 2023
What creative projects are you ready to tackle? Amidst all of the connecting and busyness, I’ve been working with clients on setting 2024 career intentions. How do you want to reshuffle your time and energy? What do you want to learn? What problems in the world do you want to help solve?
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Rachel B. Garrett
DECEMBER 13, 2022
What creative projects are you ready to tackle? Amidst all of the connecting and busyness, I’ve been working with clients on setting 2023 career intentions. How do you want to reshuffle your time and energy? What do you want to learn? What problems in the world do you want to help solve?
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Lateral Action
AUGUST 31, 2009
When working on a creative project, do you find the potential rewards motivating or a distraction? Do you think it's a good idea for an artist to focus on the creative work, to the exclusion of everything else? While millions dream of being a famous actor , Johnny Depp concentrates on acting. What Do You Think?
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Lateral Action
OCTOBER 6, 2008
Have you ever felt a twinge of anxiety or guilt at devoting time to a fascinating creative project with no obvious commercial value, when your Inner Boss was telling you you should be doing something more ‘productive’? Even better, they are very well paid for doing something they love to do.
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Lateral Action
MAY 6, 2009
Do you ever find that mistakes you make on a creative project end up taking the work in new directions or enhancing the finished work? Do you deliberately cultivate mistakes, misreadings or mis-hearings in your work? What are some examples of things you heard wrong that actually worked better that way?
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Ayoa
JUNE 26, 2023
Whether it’s getting on with mundane tasks or undertaking a creative project, focus is always necessary to achieve our best at work. In fact, given the rise of burnout and stress – dwindling focus might just be the most common problem faced in the workplace today.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
Have you ever struggled to find time for a creative project that was close to your heart (but maybe of no interest to people around you)? What difference does it make to your quality of life when you spend even a few minutes every day on creative work you care about? Over to You. How did you manage it?
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TED
JANUARY 27, 2014
She runs a budding eco-friendly fashion business and a nonprofit for environmental awareness, and her mind churns constantly with new creative projects. She’s an entrepreneur, philanthropist, fashion designer, animator , blogger, writer and illustrator. And we should probably mention — Maya is only 13.
Ayoa
MAY 16, 2022
Of course, project management has existed in many forms for a long time – and techniques to help with easing and optimising that process have existed for just as long. More and more people are becoming aware of the power of creativity in all lines of work.
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She Owns Success
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Increased Creativity Did you know that plants have been shown to have a positive effect on creativity and problem-solving abilities? So, if you’ve been struggling to get that creative project off the ground, a trip to the garden center may be in order!
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She Owns Success
JULY 3, 2024
Geminis’ intellectual curiosity drives them to think outside the box, leading to innovative solutions and creative ideas. They’re great at brainstorming and can be instrumental in creative projects or when problem-solving requires a fresh perspective. Gemini Weaknesses There’s no doubting Gemini’s enthusiasm.
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Charles Leon
MARCH 13, 2021
The first happens because the creative mind needs time to incubate ideas. So, when working on a creative project or anything that involves ideation and problem solving, it's often best to define and clarify the problem and then set it aside to allow the subconscious mind to work quietly in the background. Astronuaght Training.
ReNew Business
OCTOBER 6, 2024
In leaving “feel” out of the equation (check out my latest creative project #bringyourheartintotheequation ), we hollow out the depth of what it means to truly listen and learn. There’s an arrogance in our systems, in our institutions, that dismisses emotion as a liability.
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Lateral Action
MAY 4, 2009
You've probably realised by now that Disney's approach to creativity isn't limited to animated feature films - it's a strategy for success in any creative endeavour. Every creative project needs to incorporate the three aspects of creative imagination, practical action and critical refinement.
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She Owns Success
MARCH 6, 2023
Enhanced social connections: Participating in creative activities can help you build relationships with others and foster a sense of community. Increased sense of accomplishment: Completing a creative project can provide a sense of accomplishment and pride, which can boost self-esteem and confidence.
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Vantage Circle
MAY 22, 2019
Appreciated employees are also more likely to take responsibilities, work on more creative projects and also more motivated. When an employee gets rewarded and recognized for doing a great job, it establishes a sense of belonging in them Moreover, the appreciation alone drives their future performance and boosts their morale.
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