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Keeping a journal is a form of creative expression that enhances the creativity coaching process. Keeping a journal develops emotionalawareness, reinforces self-esteem and aids in problem-solving. Keeping a journal also provides a written record of artistic growth, struggle and change.Here are some basic exercises that I use throughout the creativity coaching process.

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I have to admit that I am a confirmed puzzle-head. I love crosswords, acrostics, and cryptograms. But I am becoming evermore intrigued by logic problems. For one thing they teach you how to become a more attentive listener or reader tocatch the nuances of language that can provide invaluable clues to their solution. For another, they teach the step-to-step process ofprocessing information. These are skills that are valuable for nearly all reasoning situations.

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We had a winter storm the other day here in Toronto. And as I was driving, I started thinking about whatmy winter driving had in common with my creative dreams. Here’s what I came up with.

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Journal keeping is basically without rules. It is an uncensored invitation to cut & paste, sketch & chart, and to visualizeand unravel every great and small thought. At its most basic it is a decision that your life has value.

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I happened to overhear a conversation the other day between two men?

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In 1420, the dignitaries of Florence held a competition.

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For the past several years, I have found joy working as a motivational writer and speaker. One of my greatest passionshas been the gift of sharing my deep love and respect for the written word. Words are powerful. They provoke thought,stimulate creativity, and most importantly, they hold within them the power to heal. Most people do not realize the incredible life-changingpotential writing has.

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