http://www.innerzine.com/feed/ http://www.innerzine.com/ Daily articles, free tips and advice on motivation, self improvement and success. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:25:13 +0100 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:25:13 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/genius http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/genius When you call or refer to someone a genius, what do you really mean? That they manifest qualities and characteristics which seem to be beyond the typical? That they are totally extraordinary and they are ahead of their time? That they seem to be able to master and generate the perfect and ideal obra maestra with so little or no effort at all? This is actually a 3-stage process. First and foremost, you have to break down all your preconceived notions and misconceptions regarding what you think being a real genius is. As they say, Albert Einstein was a genius. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:20:27 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/gifted-children http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/gifted-children Gifted children are those kids whose talents, skills, potentials and abilities are so superior and exceptional that they set the child apart from their peers. Gifted children are often initially observed and identified when they excel in school, yet most parents of gifted kids suspect and notice giftedness early on in their children even before their child enters school. But how could you determine if your child is indeed gifted? And what are the early signs? Being gifted is naturally considered to mean an IQ of 130 or higher, alongside with high performance in any of the 5 aspects or factors: general intellectual capability, leadership skills and potential, creative thinking and inclinations (seeing at questions and answers in a one-of-a-kind way), specific academic excellence (at math, for instance) or artistic (and that includes musical) abilities. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 07:02:31 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/masterpiece http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/masterpiece Have you ever thought about your career or work that you do as an art? Something like a form of personal and creative expression? We could easily beckon an image of an artist, sculptor, painter, musician, inventor or writer in their respective studios, engaged and engrossed in the superb process of creating their masterpiece. The Oxford Dictionary defines masterpiece as an “individual’s best work” and “an exceptional piece of workmanship or artistry”. Try to visualize and imagine that pursuit of fineness and greatness in an artist we conjured to our imagination. Then I ask you, are you working on your masterpiece…anything which matters that much to you, something that enlivens your creative imagination and values, and something which needs your total and supreme best output, anything which requires the overall engagement of all your abilities and faculties, and something which would survive further than today’s working day? You see, it could be very easy to lose sight of the whole picture due to our day-to-day busyness and survival in this world. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:00:01 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creativity-tips http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creativity-tips Think about those times when you have been at your more most creative. Those times when the hours seemed to have passed in just a blink of an eye, when you have been entirely lost in your own world of creativity, intensely focused and free-flowing. Ahh...yes, happy times, right? In a way, being creative is closely linked with being delighted. Therefore, how could you achieve this sort of ingenuity more frequently? Here are 5 great creativity tips in order to bring you at your most artistic, hence, make you more happy. 1. Develop and improve your creativity habits. Most of us feel that we cannot be tied down by anything so confining as a daily routine or habit. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:05:31 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/brainstorming http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/brainstorming More often, the most effective and the best way in discovering a new and great idea is via group discussion. Such group discussions are called brainstorming. So in order to garner the best and practical results from this, you have to make use of some group brainstorming strategies and techniques. Utilizing some group brainstorming techniques such as keeping an open mind and starting with a subject are great ways to start the ball rolling. 1. Keep an open mind—the creative process is erratic and changeable and it is highly essential that everybody that takes part in a group keep an open mind and not to judge what other participants are bringing or suggesting to the table. Thu, 2 Oct 2008 06:29:49 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative-ideas http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative-ideas Ideas are the initial and starting points of creativity. In the absence of a primary spark of an idea, then there can be no creativity. Therefore, ideas are truly indispensable to us as creative individuals. There is a common fallacy or misunderstanding about not having sufficient insights or concepts though. The problem is not precisely that you don't have enough insights. It is just that you do not get to CAPTURE enough ideas. See, the glaring difference? So do you feel you have ample creative ideas for your projects? Or the lack of it is one of the main reasons you feel you're not be able to be more artistic? Well then, fret not because you are not alone. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:51:28 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative-mind http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative-mind The great difference between the big winners in life and almost everyone else lies in their skill and capacities in solving problems. And you could be one of these big winners, too! Like them, you came out into this universe prepared and provided with the natural and inherent power in solving these problems. Our subconscious mind, which is the seat of our feelings and emotions, is the important aspect to everything. And you just have to learn how to tap your creative mind power to deal and manage your problems and difficulties successfully. As a matter of fact, it is very possible for you in programming and orienting your mental computer to face and deal any problems which you might come across. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:20:59 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/prolific http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/prolific Most of the prolific authors or writers write; they just don't dream or think about it. A good example is Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) of the 19th century who wrote from midnight to dawn almost day by day of his life, hence creating a million words a year. Though he was extraordinary, he was constantly poor and that might account for his plentiful output. Victor Hugo (1802-1885) like Balzac was another French prolific writer of the 19th century. He also produced some novels and poetry at an incredible rate. His most well renowned novels are Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame but they are just a small example of several of his masterpieces that he has created at the unbelievable rate of over a million words per year. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 09:00:31 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative-visualization http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative-visualization We’re all familiar with the effectiveness and the powers of positive thinking. Whenever you think positively, a positive stream of energy is built and your mood and behaviors are influenced by your subconscious mind. Not only you think about what it is that you want, but you also picture it as well, intensifying the magnitude of your thinking. Each and everyone of us has a natural capacity to utilize their imagination, but for a beginner, the idea of creative visualization might seem complicated. In basic terms, it’s the capability of taking one’s imagination to a heightened level to make and form whatever you aspire or desire in life. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:19:32 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative-writing http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative-writing What makes a creative person a creative writer--no, this is not a trick question. The answers are: they possess those creative ideas and they write them down, then they expand and stretch their concepts and imagination so that they can come up with short stories, essays, articles, poems, novels and the list could go on and on. Would you like to be able to write more easily, more deeply and more abundantly and do you want to have more concepts for imaginative writing? By using a creative writing journal is by far the best and most effective way of being able to do this. Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:45:35 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/art http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/art Art Conservation always has the eyes to the future. There are numerous different variations of art conservation. Though there are quite a number of numerous distinct varieties of artwork maintenance, the most common theme of them all is preservation. They are all concerned with the stabilization and preservation of artworks. The great distinction between art restoration and conservation is the concept that one is more concerned with the present and one is headed toward the future. Most of the different variety of maintenance is grouped together under the common name Preventative Conservation. This is the responsibilities and concern of all galleries and museums charged with historic and precious collections of artworks. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:32:09 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/artistic http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/artistic Artistic greetings come in several various kinds and forms and they have been very popular for many years until now. A lot of people like to buy one for special occasions like birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, weddings and holidays. Each individual feels the need to send good wishes to dear friends, family and loved ones all year round, as it is a nice, easy yet thoughtful way of letting somebody know that you truly care. Artistic greetings could be found at each gift and card shop. Another nice alternative is to visit a museum or art galleries where you might come across some artistic greetings that illustrate or depict some of the world’s most famous paintings or artworks. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:27:58 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/imaginative http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/imaginative Imaginative play should be encouraged and fostered in children because not only is it fun for them but it is also a significant part of growing up and learning. Playing through imagination is an essential part of childhood. Through this, the child learn more about the world and about himself and may lay the groundwork for one's future. But not too many children are encouraged to utilize their imagination through play. There are 3 important ways to bring about imaginative play in your child—by allowing them the time, the supplies and the time. Do your kids have the time for imaginative play? It’s quite remarkable how many very young children have a very full schedule ahead. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:40:34 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/imagination http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/imagination In Napoleon Hill’s classic book Think and Grow Rich, it explains that there are two proficiencies of imagination namely, creative imagination and synthetic imagination. Also, as outlined by Denis Waitley in his Seeds of Greatness, it becomes significant and essential to learn precisely how every aptitude works and know that one is hugely a component of the right brain hemisphere and one a component of the left brain hemisphere. To be a big success in the business field or any other areas, the imagination in focused and concentrated use is necessary. To be able to take advantage from this extraordinary and special ability which we all inherently have, we need to understand completely, and then enhance our thoughts. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:48:29 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative http://www.innerzine.com/creativity/creative We are all been given the ability to be creative in any which way we could be even if we realize it or not. There are five easy guides in how to get these imaginative ideas flow freely and effortlessly like the wind. 1.) Get creative even in your intentions. Simply tell yourself, “Starting today and onwards, I am going to be more original and artistic in everything I do.” Saying this each day the moment you wake up, welcoming a brand new day with promising and fresh ideas. Although it sounds almost very simple, you would soon notice the difference in your imaginative energy.