Creativity Tips for All Weekly
Release date:2019, March 14
Author:Ben Long, Stefan Mumaw, Amy Wynne, Jim Krause, Julian Velard, Denise Jacobs
Skill level:Intermediate
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
The word “creativity” can conjure up images of groundbreaking stand-up routines and paintings that inspire awe hundreds of years after the artist’s final brush stroke. But creativity isn’t just possessed by a brilliant few. All of us—from accountants to event planners—regularly perform creative acts. It’s what allows us to reorient a project gone awry or capture the perfect shot of our friend beaming at their birthday party. Our brains already have the built-in machinery to be wildly creative—some of us just need a bit of clarity on the process. This lively series provides you with precisely that. Get weekly tips that can help you nurture your spontaneous impulses, reignite dormant creative powers, and leverage your innate creativity in all areas of your life. New instructors will be introduced as the course unfolds, allowing you to access a variety of unique takes on the creative process. Tune in every week for a new tip.
01 – How do I start
02 – Inspiration is a child
03 – Evolving your process
04 – Stop making sense
05 – The brain likes to build
06 – When youre out of gas, youre out of gas
07 – Creator versus editor
08 – Clarity is everything
09 – The rules of sharing your work
10 – How to know when youre done
11 – Do it all again
12 – What is creativity
13 – What is an impulse
14 – The start of an idea
15 – Spontaneity
16 – Impulse roadblock
17 – Tying up your rational self
18 – Lost in the noise
19 – Nothing to fear but…
20 – A taxonomy of creative fears
21 – Antidotes to creative fears
22 – Creativity and self-confidence
23 – Creativity as a practice
24 – The creative cycle
25 – Connection through meditation
26 – Journaling for self-reflection
27 – Trust the process
28 – Multitasking vs. monotasking
29 – The joy of letting go
30 – Engagement through ritual
31 – Natural curiosity
32 – Bring back boredom
33 – Dont think too much
34 – Connect to your senses
35 – Pure perception
36 – Theres no one right creative process
37 – Problem-solve with relevance and novelty
38 – Restriction in the creative process
39 – Remove implied restrictions
40 – Document to promote novelty
41 – Divergent vs. convergent thinking
42 – Others opinions in the creative process
43 – Start from scratch
44 – Hyperfocus
45 – Everyday inspiration
46 – Unexpected associations
47 – Novelty is worth the effort!
48 – Creativity is our natural state
49 – Tap into your imagination
50 – Relax your brain
51 – Our creative brains are always active
52 – Put your relaxed brain to work
53 – Remove distractions
54 – Silence your inner critic
55 – Laugh yourself creative
56 – Get your creative brain moving
57 – Embody creativity
58 – Incubate ideas by immersion
59 – Experiment yourself creative
60 – Set the stage for flow
61 – Intend inspiration
62 – See with new eyes
63 – Engage in a dialogue
64 – Be bad on purpose
65 – Expand your inspiration input
66 – Actively embrace boredom
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