What if, Why not, and How could – 5 Tips for Encouraging Possibility Thinking

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  Whenever I struggle with a problem or hurdle, I ask myself two things – “What if” and “Why not.”  And, I ask them in that order. The first is a question I ask to help me generate possibilities, hoping that one might lead to something interesting or helpful.  The second question is my way [...]

Don’t get caught with your pants down when inspiration strikes

Creative Throught Capture Toolkit

Have you ever had a sudden burst of inspiration, a brilliant idea for something, or just figured out the ideal solution to a problem that’s been plaguing you, but you weren’t in a position to capture it and then it just went away? Me too, and it’s awful.  The feeling of having lost my inspiration [...]

Getting out of your head and into the world to get your creative juices flowing

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Taking a shower Going for a long drive Doing mundane tasks, like the dishes Exercising Being outside Falling asleep What do these things have in common?  They are all activities that get us away from our work and into a space where ideas have a chance to make an appearance.  And when that happens, the [...]