Monday Morning Walk By The River As I write this, today marked the first day of my Monday freedom. It was the first full day that I could truly devote to myself and my goals.  Although I have found the process of mind mapping to be effective for prioritising my tasks, the past few weeks felt unnecessary busy, and I felt myself stressing for no apparent reason.  Starting the week completely different was exactly...

This week is my very last week of working under a full time contract. The idea of reducing my work hours from full time to part time has been in the back of my mind for some time. As you may already know – I’ve felt that I’ve not had enough time to work towards my true goals in the past. So I’ve finally decided to take a step forward and take action. Along the way I’ve encountered a few inner fears...

After eating one too many Magnums to acquire free Gold Class upgrades, it was about time to appreciate another Gold Class experience. There is nothing better than enjoying a dessert wine & a hot chocolate in the cinema!  I pressed the button to start my seat reclining in preparation for the commencement of “Julie & Julia”. Julie Powell’s goal was to make her way through 524 recipes from Julia...

I’ll often come up with some of the best ideas at the most strangest of times. Capturing these ideas on paper has been my challenge. I often feel like I’ve got all these great concepts that need to map further, but by the time I get a chance to break it down on paper, the meaning gets lost in the process. Little did I realise that the solution has been sitting on my bookshelf for some years, unread.  It...

From the 31st of August to 4th September, I set out to solve one of my biggest challenges. Can I be a morning person for five days straight?  This week was all about testing my will power and changing my mindset in preparation for whats to come. I also really wanted to capture the sunrise on video, so I decided to take my HD handycam with me to capture my journey. Part One: Day 1-3 Part Two: Day 4-5 Day...

After a recent illness leading to the loss of my voice, I never realised how much value we place on being able to express ourselves on a daily basis. It was aggravating to know you had something to contribute, but not the means to do so. I’d often forget and attempt to yell out and but I was soon reminded of the dilemma after hearing the sound of  my squeaky little croak. As you could imagine, I was getting...

It’s easier to define copywriting than it is to define creative writing because the latter encompasses so many forms such as poetry, the novel, and comedy and a variety of others. So let’s focus on copywriting, which is generally taken to mean any kind of writing that is promotional in nature—for example, the writing that a politician might do to change minds or elicit some action such as voting in a particular...

Is your mind stuck for new thoughts and ideas? Do you feel like you’ve hit a brick wall?  Creativity block is just part of the process for most of us. Unfortunately, creativity block can occur at the most inopportune times, especially when you are under pressure to meet deadlines. We stress about being unproductive and then the problem just keeps spiralling out of control. However, there is good news!...

Inspiration plus creativity equals innovation!! Have you ever wondered why some people are more creative than others? Scientists, artists, explorers and writers all seem to have special gifts or talents, all stemming from their inner creativity. Or, have they just learned how to unlock theirs? If you are looking to unlock your inner creativity, follow the tips outlined below. Change your Language Did you know...

As a creative person of any sort, you are always looking for ways to take your creation and share it with the world. You want to be successful and see your ideas reach a global audience. If you are already aware of the enormous potential with online video, then hosting webinars is going to take you one step further. Human beings love social interactivity. The Internet originally was one of the most unsocial...