The 7 Stages of The Creative Process
People's and organisations' big dreams are not becoming reality due to procrastination, confusion, overwhelm or self-sabotage. ... ... Understanding how the creative process works is the first step to freeing us from the block and resistance brought about by this suppression. ... ... The seven stages are: Intention, Incubation, Investigation, composition, clarification, correction, completion. 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. Ashfaq Ishaq, International Child Art Foundation Founder
Ashfaq graciously allowed me to interview him, so I ask what impact he feels ICAF has made since its founding in 1997, 13 years ago. Teach children compassion and allow them to fully express their creativity. It goes a long way to reaping benefits.