This post is part of the “10 Movies” series. Click here to read the previous post, “10 Movies That Will Blow Your Creative Mind.” The beginning of another year is a great time to think about a fresh start. Many of us will set goals to improve our lives or achieve greater success. There is […]
I often talk to artists and writers about the biggest frustrations in their creative lives. One of the themes that almost always emerges is a lack of time. Despite having access to devices and technology that are supposed to save time, most people feel busier than ever. Do you feel this way? I do sometimes! […]
If you’re like me, you’re probably reflecting on the events of this past year—your highs and lows, your successes and failures. And if you’re especially like me, you are prone to beating yourself up for your failures. After many years of feeling guilty for my mistakes, I am finally learning to see my failures as […]
This time of year, it’s impossible to avoid the topic of goal-setting. It’s less than two weeks before Christmas, and the New Year is quickly approaching. It’s a natural time to reflect on the past year, and consider what we want to accomplish in the coming year. A little math Let’s do a little math. […]
With less than a week to go before Christmas, we are in full holiday mode. Songs on the radio, TV specials, decorations in stores and homes, and Christmas programs at schools remind us that “in the air, there’s a feeling of Christmas.” However, if you dig a little deeper you’ll see the truth: many people […]
I recently launched a new Facebook group called Born to Create . Every week, I pose several questions to the group to help us engage our creative powers and take action. When I asked the group to share a problem or struggle they are currently dealing with, one of the members said, “The number one fight […]
The most important thing about my writing, my blog, and my platform is that I want it to serve you. To that end, I’ve created my 2016 Audience Survey. By completing the survey, you will be helping me understand how I can create content that will serve my audience the best. You will […]
Every artist wants to make excellent art. No one ever sets out on the creative journey and says, “I only want to be known for making mediocre art.” We all want to create art that makes a difference. But in the stress and hectic pace of life, sometimes it’s tempting to cut corners just to get […]
Note: This post is part of the “5 Cups of Creativity” series. For previous posts in the series, click here. One of the hardest things for any creative person to do is set limitations. We like to be free spirits, unchained and unhindered by any limiting factors. That’s what being creative is all about, right? […]
This has been a difficult post to write. Not because of the subject matter, but because I’ve re-written it several times. The titles will tell you how it’s changed. It started out as “3 Things You Should Stop Doing in 2017.” Then it morphed into “Are These 3 Bad Habits Holding You Back?” Finally, after […]
