Jul 22, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

3 ways to spark your creativity right now

Creativity is not a luxury, in my opinion, but an essential part of happy living. When it feels like you haven’t got the energy or enthusiasm to explore your own creativity it’s time to take special steps to reignite the passion in you. These three simple ideas to spark your creativity are effective and fun! take a long walk Whether alone or with someone who shares your enthusiasm for... read more

Jul 19, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

7 home office essentials

More and more people find themselves working from home and this trend is likely to expand exponentially over the next twenty years. The days of cubicle filled offices lit by fluorescent lighting are numbered – at least to some degree. Working from home can be a joy but it’s important to create an environment that helps you stay focused and achieve your daily goals. Here are seven home office... read more

Jul 15, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

the artist as used car salesman

Creativity does not exist without its perils. If you’re going to make a career of your creative efforts you must also be willing to engage in a fair amount of self promotion. It’s a bit of a shock to put your heart and soul into a piece and, upon completion, find out that there’s a lot of work left to do. We creative types tend toward being slightly self absorbed but we’re not... read more

Jul 2, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

your creativity matters

You have a creative force within you and I bet that sometimes you resist that force. You find reasons to ignore it and to squish it deeper inside. Maybe you’re afraid (a lot of us are), maybe you’re lazy (hey, been there), or maybe you’ve been talked out of it by someone else (for whatever their reasons are). Either way, you’ve got it, this creative force, and I wanted to tell you... read more

Jun 22, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

congratulations on your latest failure!

Look, failure sucks. The anticipation of it sucks, the going through of it sucks, the sitting there afterward sucks. It sucks. But I've got to tell you, it's an absolute necessity if you ever want to succeed. And I know you want to succeed. I can tell by the look of you. You've got success written all over you. read more