Many people believe that creative geniuses are specially gifted – a product of inborn talent, privilege, or the right alignment of the stars. The truth is that there’s no such thing as a creative or non-creative person. There are only people who tap into their creativity and those who don’t. Creative people have habits and…
Archives for 2019
The Importance of Having Emotional Connections
Emotional connections with friends, family, pets and romantic partners feed our soul. But in our fast paced world, it’s becoming increasing harder to people with whom we can have real, emotional connections with. Each person has their own idea of what an emotional connection looks like, but some common characteristics apply to everyone. Knowing these…
5 Signs That You Are an Old Soul
An old soul is someone who is wise beyond their years. Life isn’t always for them as they are often misunderstood and aren’t sure how to use their unique strengths. Find out if you’re old soul by looking for these five signs. You’ll also learn how to use your ‘old soul wisdom’ to create a…
How to Turn Your Pain into Purpose
Experiencing pain and dissatisfaction is part of being human. As challenging as it is, we can find opportunities to learn and heal from within if we’re willing to look for them. We can even use what we’ve learned to improve the lives of others. Before you can turn your pain into purpose you need to…
5 Signs That You Have Cultural Intelligence
Cultural intelligence (CI) is more than just having cultural sensitivity and awareness. It’s about having knowledge of cultural differences and applying that strategically in your interactions with others. In a globalized world, the ability to work and relate well to people from differing backgrounds has become essential to our success. These five signs of high…
4 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity
The gift of creative thinking is not limited to the lucky few. Each of us have seeds of inspiration within us that are waiting to sprout. Yet, there may be times when we feel blocked. When faced with deadlines, not being able to access our creativity can be downright frustrating. In addition to developing a…
How to Deal with Haters Without Giving Away Your Power
A hater is someone who is not happy about another person’s success. As a result, they might say hurtful things and sabotage the other person’s success. Haters go after anyone whom they think has more than them. In an age of social media haters can be found everywhere. Spare yourself from the drama of haters…
Not Getting What You Want? Do This.
Not getting what you want in life can be painful, but if we’re able to have faith and look at the situation from a higher perspective, we can work through our disappointment. Using these experiences as a source of learning will elevate us to place that we can do better and appreciate the journey of…
Why Our World Still Needs Idealism
Idealism is often seen as a way of thinking characterized by beliefs that are overly optimistic and positive, but not realistic or well thought-out. However, a healthy mix of idealism and pragmatism is needed to see improvements and progress in our world. Through several examples of visionaries who demonstrated these qualities, you’ll learn the value…
If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail. Here’s Why.
Some people are planners, while others less so. While we need some spontaneity and flexibility in our life, we also require structure to make progress. We can become better planners by finding tools and methods that suit our preferences and personality type. Learn why you may fail to plan and the importance of changing your…