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Scoot Out of Unfulfilling Ruts
Are you in a creative rut? Spinning your tires? First you need to realize where you are at. Then you need to understand what's keeping you there. Finally Chris helps you to figure out what actions to take to get out of your rut. Real world examples are explored in this inspirational article.

The Anxiety Of Performing
A leading creativity coach Eric Maisel discusses "performing" as a classic anxiety producer. It consists of a great many different fears: the fear of being seen as flawed, the fear of criticism, the fear of disappointing people, the fear of being in power, the fear of embarrassment and humiliation, the fear of imperfection, the fear of loss of control, and even more dramatic fears like the fear of loss of love and approval and the fear of annihilation.

The better a job you do of detaching from outcomes, getting a grip on your negative thoughts, and approaching life philosophically, the more likely it will be that you will be able to perform.

Building Teams to Help Creativity at Work
As a team leader, do you want to spend your time building your team for creativity at work? ... How do you lead your team? Are you a "star with helpers" or are you "first among equals"? The best approach is a flexible one that depends on the situation. Still, if you want a more "first among equals" style, here's a team building approach that doesn't require using a consultant.

Be Creative! Adults : Projects : Free Coloring Page: Mirror Image

Coloring Fun: Mirror Image

Based on Nit Wits Comic #5

Mirror Image Coloring Page By Chris Dunmire

Get out your crayons and get ready for some coloring fun! This FREE Nit Wits coloring page will help you to 'reflect' on how much you enjoy being creative!

To begin, all you have to do is download and print my free PDF Nit Wits Mirror Image coloring page and then unleash your creativity with the medium of your choice!

Project Materials Needed:

Nit Wits coloring page (PDF format)
Crayons, colored pencils, or markers

Try It!

Download and print the Nit Wits Mirror Image coloring page.
Color page with crayons, colored pencils, markers, or other medium of your choice.
When you're done, sign your masterpiece. If you're feeling bold, hang it on the refrigerator door for all to see!

What You'll Learn:

Even a mirror reflects on things. Next time you look into the mirror, notice creative person looking back at you!

The NEXT Creative Step...

If you liked coloring my Nit Wits page, how about drawing some cartoony things yourself? Try some of my free drawing lessons and if you post your drawings on your blog, send me a link! •

About the Author | More by Chris Dunmire
Chris Dunmire is the founder of Creativity Portal®, a Kaizen-Muse™ creativity coach, artist, and writer who works with creative clients through overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism, and other blocks to their creativity (personal or professional) while holding the space to experience more joy, humor, and ease in their lives and work. Contact Chris to explore how creativity coaching can open and enhance your life!

07/27/07

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