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Creativity Coaching: But Isn't That Just For Professional Artists?The main blockage many of us have when it comes to being creative is that we simply don?t think that we are.We each have a set idea or vision of what a ?creative person? or ?artist? is like, and more often than not, we don?t include ours And so, by not even considering that we ARE creative, and thinking that our creative work isn?t valid and important - whether we write, weave, paint, knit, act, sculpt, cook, compose, sing or enjoy any number of other creative activities - we limit ourselves from receiving the recognition and nurturing our creativity deserves. This really is for many people THE major stumbling block to being more creative. How often have you found yourself saying or thinking things like: ?But I?m not creative. Not really. So what?s the point in me spending more time and energy on it?? ?I?ve got no creative talent, I just dabble and play around, I only do it for myself.? ?What right have I got thinking I?m creative anyway? There must be millions of people more creative than I am.? ALL of us are creative in some way or other. And, just as an athlete tones their body, builds their muscles and eats a healthy diet, we too must look after our creativity if we are to see it grow and develop. This begins, again, with the belief that we are creative in the first place. Even if we don?t initially feel we can paint like Michaelangelo, or sing like Marvin Gaye, it shouldn?t stop us improving our painting and singing the best we can, and equally, if not MORE importantly, having great fun and enjoying the creative adventure in the process. What are your own creative beliefs? What are your own beliefs about how creative you are and how much you deserve to devote time to creative projects and pursuits? If someone offered to pay for you to go on a creative weekend of discovery or have a series of sessions with a creativity coach, what would you?re immediate reaction be? Honestly? Start gathering the evidence of your creativity A great way of giving yourself a boost in confidence in this area is to actually write down all the creative things you have done, and continue to do. These can be specific creative projects like something you?ve made, designed, painted or written for example. But also remember to include all the other things you do that are creative, that aren?t specifically framed as creative projects. The stories you make up to tell your children at night. The songs you sing in the shower. The delicious meals you invent, prepare and serve. The way you often come up with brilliant ideas in your office for things no-one else thinks of. Once you begin to recognise, accept and then celebrate your own unique brand of creativity, you begin to see it?s true value and that yes it IS worth spending more time and energy developing it, for your own sake, and for the benefit of all those your creative efforts come into contact with. Start today, believe in your own creative ability and worth, and make that list of creative achievements. Who knows what it might inspire you to do next..? © Copyright 2007 Dan Goodwin Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Creativity Coach Dan Goodwin is the author of ?Create Create!?, a FREE twice monthly ezine for people who want simple and powerful articles, tips and exercises to help them unleash their creative talents. Sign up right now and get your FREE ?Explode Your Creativity!? Action Workbook, at www.CoachCreative.com Permalink: http://expert-talk.com/tips/124/creativity-coaching-but-isn-t-that-just-for-professional-artists-117124.htm Related Tips and Advices
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