You Have the Power to Change Your Life!Written by Kenia Morales
You Have Power to Change Your Life!Do you wish you could go back in time and make decisions that would change your life? Well I am not a genie therefore; I am not qualified to grant you any wishes! However, there is one thing I can do which is tell you: that even though you can not travel back in time, you can still change your life. Does this sound good? Keep reading! It does not matter how many mistakes you have made in life, how old you are, how many people you hurt along way, how many wrong choices you made, etc. You can always start over with a new day. You can change your life for better as long as you want to. Even in worst case scenarios for example a convicted child molester came to light, he went as far as going to a popular TV show and spoke about horrible things he had done. Not that he should be anyone’s idol but, you know what: he had guts to come clean to World and even though, he can never travel back in time an undo harm done. He has taken responsibility of telling parents how to protect their children from people like him. As a parent I can truly appreciate such advice.
| | 10 Simple Ways to Turn Your Creative Spark into a FlameWritten by Nancy Marmolejo
Creativity and innovation begin with spark of an idea. But for so many, process ends there with no plan to manifest. Understanding simple ways to turn your ideas into action will give you edge to turn that spark to a flame and rise as a leader in innovation and creativity. These ten simple tools not only jumpstart your creative spirit, but they help you maintain and sustain idea flow. Making these steps a part of your life will reinforce a solid creative foundation in your life, facilitate innovation, and ease your problem-solving process. 1. Understand What You’re Passionate About. You can accomplish this by creating a mission statement, an artist’s statement, or a set of guiding principles. Finding what truly drives and inspires you helps focus your attention on your creative gifts. A well thought out mission serves as a beacon on your path, helping you decide when to say yes and when to say no. This process is crucial for creative people—especially those who find themselves overwhelmed by numerous ideas. 2. Catch Your Ideas. How many times has a great idea struck you and by end of day you can’t remember what it was? Creating a system for catching your ideas will help you realize what an amazingly creative mind you already have. Whether you use notecards, a PDA, a tape recorder, or a notepad, find method that you’re comfortable with…and use it! The key is consistency and variety. Discover what works for you, and don’t be afraid to be unconventional. 3. De-Clutter Your Mind. Amidst wonderful ideas floating around in your head are random thoughts, mental observations, worries, fears, and reminders. Begin keeping a daily journal to record your mind’s ramblings. Write at least two pages, preferably in longhand, on whatever is going through your head. Make lists, hold conversations, explore new ideas, document dreams. This is a great activity for first thing in morning and right before bed. 4. Enjoy Creative Rituals. Engaging in an activity that will entertain, amuse, and delight your creative spirit keeps your outlook fresh and your innovation fired up. A ritual can be as simple as 2 minutes of intentional laughing or as elaborate as a weekend away. The purpose is to inspire you to do something new and different that recharges your creativity and stimulates your imagination.
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