Get a hobby to be more creative at work

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Natalia

Hobby painting in art journal www.innercreative.com.ai

Inner Creative’s Natalia enjoys painting in her art journal as a hobby

So what do you do when you get home from work? Do you plonk yourself in front of the TV to zone out? Or do you carve out some time to spend on a hobby?

Any regular activity that you do for fun is considered to be a hobby. It can include such a wide range of activities, such as drawing, playing an instrument, learning a language, playing on an indoor cricket team, gardening, knitting, baking up a storm in the kitchen, or tinkering on your bike. According to conventional wisdom, hobbies are good for taking a break from our everyday pressures and releasing stress. They can also provide an opportunity for self-expression and creativity. And if you join a club or class, hobbies can provide a chance to meet new people and be social. Continue reading →

Plan more successful meetings- Ask this key question

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Natalia

What’s the first key question that you ask yourself when you’re about to organise a meeting?

Is it about the time? The venue? Or even the people who should be invited?

These are all important questions, but there is one question that I ask all my clients before we start working out these details. Continue reading →

Tips for Introverts – Run a whiteboard meeting that includes everyone

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Natalia

So you’ve just heard that you got your new project funded, or there’s an issue looming on the horizon. Quick! Get everyone to the whiteboard!

And while the whiteboard is a great way for capturing ideas from a group, using one doesn’t guarantee the best or most creative results from everyone there.
Whiteboard discussions are great for extraverts: people who get their energy from outside themselves. Extraverts can often think on their feet, and in fact, relish participating in a discussion because it can often help to clarify and stimulate their own thinking.

But what about introverts: people who need some quiet to go inside their own thought space? Continue reading →