Getting proper rest is not just about getting enough sleep and vacation time. As multi-faceted beings, we have different needs that must be met to function at peak state. Knowing the seven types of breaks that boost productivity, and making time for ourselves, leads to a life of balance and success. (Estimated reading time: 6-7…
3 Types of Thinking to Boost Your Brain Power
Truly original ideas happen when we develop our ability to think about a subject in lots of different ways and combine them in ways that no one has before. Like any skill, effective thinking takes practice. The first step is understanding these types of thinking. (Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes) Take a moment, right now,…
How to Find a Niche You Thrive in
“What makes you different or weird—that’s your strength.” – Meryl Streep You can’t be everything to everybody. This rule applies to us individually as well as collectively. It’s simply impossible to please everyone because not everyone will get you (and that’s OK!). Trying to do so is an uphill battle that only wears you down,…
How to Use Your Senses to Boost Creativity
“A work of art is a world in itself reflecting senses and emotions of the artist’s world.” -Hand Hofmann Creativity is the brainchild of imagination. It’s the spark that inspires us to pick up a pen and write lyrical poetry, sketch a portrait, or decorate a room with ornaments and vivid hues. It offers a…
5 Things Original Thinkers Do Differently
“In a world full of pebbles dare to be a diamond.”- Matshona Dhliwayo There’s no shortage of smart people in the world. You can find them scouring bookshelves at elite university libraries or making lucrative deals with street vendors in rural backwaters. Whether you’re book smart or street smart, you can reap the rewards and…
Why Details Matter (and How to Become Detail-Oriented)
“Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail.” – Leonardo Da Vinci During the development phase of the Disneyland park attraction, Enchanted Tiki Room, about 50 years ago, Walt Disney convened a meeting with his team of Imagineers (the people who design and implement new and imaginative concepts at Walt Disney theme parks). Walt…
Why Making Time for Self-Reflection is Essential
“The unexamined life is not worth living” – Socrates Before the age of the internet, social media, radio, and TV, people had more opportunity to ponder, dream and reflect on life’s big truths. Ancient Greek philosophers roamed their white marble forums, lost deep in thought. Monks wandered in the wilderness in search of truth and…
4 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel One of my favorite paintings is “The Coronation of Napoleon” by Jacques-Louis David, a 19th-century French painter who followed the neoclassical style. David was commissioned by Napoleon to add a spotlight on the royal spectacle. The painting depicts Napoleon’s coronation ceremony at…
4 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein The Muse is not an easy woman to woo. After all, she is a goddess. According to Greek mythology, the Muse is the daughter of Zeus, who bestowed on her the power to inspire those she deems worthy of her magical touch. Anyone who is in search…
6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Imagination
Our imagination is vast and unlimited. Learning how to use it well makes life more interesting and inspires us with innovative ideas. Boost your imagination with these six simple and fun steps. (Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes) When you look up at a starry, night sky, what do you see? Do you see distant stars…