|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Keeping a journal is a form of creative expression that enhances the creativity coaching process. Keeping a journal develops emotional awareness, reinforces self-esteem and aids in problem-solving. Keeping a journal also provides a written record of artistic growth, struggle and change. Here are some basic exercises that I use throughout the creativity coaching process.
DIALOGUE: Writing a dialogue between one or more subjects helps to identify and separate emotions, ideas, issues and influences in a given creative situation. The primary result of writing dialogue is to clarify the creative situation, to give voice to all aspects of the situation and to restore the situation to it's proper perspective.
GRATITUDE LIST: Thank you lists are very easy to write. It takes no more than a few seconds, some paper and a pen to create a list. Thank you lists, no matter what the length, powerfully challenge negative thoughts, disappointment and disouragement. Lists also help restore the situaition to it's rightful place in the clients creative pocess. Thank you lists are especially useful when pursuing long-term goals and facing crises.
COMPLETED ACTION LIST: What a client thinks can powerfully impact the creative process. Building an artistic career upon past negative artistic experiences blocks creative expression. It also leaves no room for the possiblitiy of current or future positive change. Keeping track of completed actions, no matter how small, provides an accurate record of the client's progress toward her artistic and business goals.
GOAL LIST: Identifying and developing artistic and business goals, provides a clear path for fullfilling the client's dreams. Regular progress through each goal can become a ready source of motivation for the client. The goal list provides a reality check for boh the client and the coach, when difficulties rise or progress is being assessed.
CHARACTER TRAITS LIST: Developing and maintaining a list of the character traits reinforces self-esteem, aids in problem-solving, and increases emotional awareness. The client describes one success using one character trait. The client learns to acknowledge her participation in the creative process which will encrourage future creative learning and growth.
Keeping a journal of creative work and progress can enrich all areas of an artist's life. Start exploring your creativity today.
Copyright 2005 Writer's Eye Advisory Service
Lael Johnson, owner of Writer's Eye Advisory Service, offers creativity coaching services and writing resources. at: http://www.writerseye.com




Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this... Read More
Creativity is one of the most important keys to success in any business.If you want to succeed in any business, you have to be more creative and... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this... Read More
I believe that as solo-entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives we all need a pat on the back. Give yourself commendation. Why? Because we have the courage to... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this... Read More
I believe that creativity is a natural order of life itself and it provides my life with the purest of energies.I believe there is an underlying creative... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this... Read More
Now when I use the term "creativity", I mean the kind of states of mind and body where thoughts and ideas flow freely; where there is a... Read More
SoulCollage? is a unique blend of spiritual practice and the fun of collage. Using our intuition and imagination, we create a deck of collaged cards where each... Read More
Have you decided it may be time to start creating some new excitement in your life? If you are now retired, soon to be retired, or just... Read More
"True Power" is a series that will focus on proven techniques to accomplish any goal. Each exercise is designed to enlarge your ability to believe what you... Read More
Lately I've been discussing how to thrive as a creative artist by connecting with different things. I thought it might be helpful to begin this article with... Read More
My fears are most powerful when they're simmering just under the surface of my awareness. I'm resistant to a new idea, I'm defensive about holding on to... Read More
* Sylvia Plath teaches a valuable lesson about the Even Flow - opening the channels for creativity, regardless of this is for poetry or not.Sylvia Plath was... Read More
1 - Take A Tour of the Great Outdoors Consider a hike in the mountains, a stroll beside the river, a run along the beach, a jog... Read More
I used to be a jazz singer. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, they were wonderful and I strived to sing like they did. But no one impressed me... Read More
Bring to mind a time when you decided that you wanted something in your life; a vacation, a special book, or a household item. Did you notice... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this... Read More
What if there is no toilet paper and I am halfway through doing the "do"?What if one of my team members decides to leave the project halfway... Read More
"Your capacity to be creatively alive in virtually all life circumstances will depend in large part upon the kind of attitude you choose for yourself."- Dr.... Read More
Channeling is much easier to do than most people suspect. As a matter of fact we have all seen people channeling and you have probably done it... Read More
I happened to overhear a conversation the other day between two men?Young man has started learning about real estate investing. He has read books and attended seminars... Read More
BRAINSTORMING: The basic tool used in generating many possible solutions to a problem is brainstorming. To use the brainstorming process effectively requires following a prescribed set of... Read More
We all use tools in our work, and all of these tools need to be re-energized in some way over time. They need to be polished, sharpened,... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this... Read More
How can you be more creative? How can you turn creative ideas into cash. Want to be better at creative thinking?In Australia at the moment we are... Read More
DEVELOP YOUR ARTISTIC CONFIDENCE I'd really like to write but I don't have enough time. Creativity coaching can give you back control over your calendar.EXPAND YOUR HOBBY... Read More
I first read The Monkey's Paw as a youngster in Junior High School. I was touched by how an elderly couple received the gift that everyone would... Read More
When you hear, "tell me a story," does your mind suddenly go blank? Don't panic. The good news is, you're already a natural storyteller! Surprised? You shouldn't... Read More
When stressed or blocked it is wise to make a change so thatwe don't stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget someof the simple things... Read More
We get so busy in our day-to-day life, with all the doing and actions and daily chores, that we can quickly lose sight of the BIG PICTURE.... Read More
Now when I use the term "creativity", I mean the kind of states of mind and body where thoughts and ideas flow freely; where there is a... Read More
Cultivating your creativity is more than spending time with a hobby or performing and displaying your work. Cultivating your creativity takes time, awareness and deliberate action. Creativity... Read More
Do you have a strategy that ensures your online business stands out from the crowd?If your answer to the above is NO then you need to address... Read More
What is creativity anyway? Well, let us look at the word. Creativity means the capability to build, create something. It does mean to build something new but... Read More
We are all born shy, aren't we? When we see little children clinging to their parents, hiding behind Mom or Dad, we are reminded about the shyness... Read More
Creativity is one of the most important keys to success in any business.If you want to succeed in any business, you have to be more creative and... Read More
* Sylvia Plath teaches a valuable lesson about the Even Flow - opening the channels for creativity, regardless of this is for poetry or not.Sylvia Plath was... Read More
The word 'creativity' has so many diverse meanings and interpretations. I remember telling an audience of teachers that creating a mess is also creative as long as... Read More
Can we codify creativity? Within these few words are a number of principles that must be identified and resolved before we can really answer the question.The first... Read More
We're born creative. However, this innate characteristic becomes buried as we get older. Our logical left brain usually takes the driver's seat. Here are 5 ways to... Read More
Attribute listing is one of the best ways to generate ideas, whereby there any many parts to the problem/ challenge faced. If you are asked to generate... Read More
Do you ever encounter problems, challenges or obstacles in your business? If you answered 'no,' then you can stop reading and continue to rake in the fortune... Read More
Inventors make a ton of money when the invention is needed and when the process is done properly. There are different types of inventions. Some inventions are... Read More
For the past several hours, I've struggled with this week's message, the words, "what will I write?" screaming in my ears. I've felt like the princess who... Read More
"It is never too late to be what you might have been. "(George Eliot)I have found that truly successful people surround themselves with the support that makes... Read More
You can live a much more successful life than you think! Just push the right button and see how it opens the doors of success for you.... Read More
About once every year or so, I take a critical look at the design of my web site and now our popular newsletter and wonder what I... Read More
What do you enjoy most about going on an Artist Retreat Day? For most of us it's getting away from our "normal routine", having our creativity sparked... Read More
You are so creative.Don't deny it. Whether or not you consider yourself a creative type, the truth is that you are constantly creating ideas.Mindfulness invites you to... Read More
Imagine this. You've got this huge dream you just turned into an exciting accomplishment. You had a huge problem you turned into a beautiful masterpiece. You had... Read More