Archive for the 'Planning' Category
Are False Priorities Blocking Your Creativity?
2 Comments Published by Andrew Leigh October 11th, 2007 in Barriers and Blocks, Getting Organised, Planning.Creative Development for Artists, Writers and all Artistic Creativity
How often have you had no time for your art, writing or music because you simply had to do something else?
We all suffer from life’s daily pressures and the list is endless: I have to finish this report; I have to tidy the living room; I must [...]
Mind Mapping for an Explosion of Creative Ideas
Closed Published by Andrew Leigh August 29th, 2007 in Barriers and Blocks, Creativity, Mind Power, Planning.Creative Development for Artists, Writers and all Artistic Creativity
I saw a good posting on Mind Mapping yesterday that’s prompted me to discuss it here. This being a blog about creativity and creative output, it’s that aspect of Mind Maps that I’ll focus on. You’ll also find links to plenty of Mind Mapping resources, many of [...]
Sideways Sayings: A Thousand Miles to Eat an Elephant
Closed Published by Andrew Leigh August 1st, 2007 in Planning, Sideways Sayings.Creative Development for Artists, Writers and all Artistic Creativity
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
I love these two sayings, but wow! they’re overused these days. It’s become accepted wisdom that if you want to achieve a long term goal, or even [...]
Planning and Goal Setting – a Message for the Terrified
2 Comments Published by Andrew Leigh March 7th, 2007 in Goals and Goal Setting, Planning.Creative Development for Artists, Writers and all Artistic Creativity
Planning and goal setting? Is the mere mention of these twin devils making your stomach churn?
I know that many successful artists have harnessed the dark arts of planning and goal setting to their advantage. But it’s my guess that for many more, any thought of imposing any [...]
