by Jennifer Phillips | Feb 12, 2025 | Creativity |
I’m always curious about how people define creativity for themselves. And what kind of creativity they’re craving. Here’s a quick pop quiz. Don’t sweat it; there are no right or wrong answers! What comes to mind first when you think of creativity? Artistic activities... 
by Jennifer Phillips | Oct 1, 2024 | Creativity, Resources |
Creative Problem-Solving With Six Thinking Hats Recently, I came across a file tucked away in my published articles folder that gave me an “oh, yeah” moment. The children’s magazine article was about Six Thinking Hats. This creative problem-solving method is something... 
by Jennifer Phillips | Jul 1, 2023 | Creativity |
Appreciating Failure I’m always fascinated by failures. We know it’s part of life and definitely part of being creative in our lives. So, when I learned there’s a traveling exhibit about appreciating failure called the Museum of Failure, I couldn’t click fast enough.... 
by Jennifer Phillips | Jun 2, 2023 | Creativity |
Do you ever find yourself weighed down by the everyday shuffle of life? Too tired or distracted to apply your talents, creativity, and insights to things you care about? I do. Keep reading if this describes you as well. I’ve written before about the process... 
by Jennifer Phillips | Feb 7, 2023 | Creativity |
How Micro Stretch Targets Push Your Creativity The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it. – Michelangelo Revising my opening chapters of a middle grade novel recently, I realized too... 
by Jennifer Phillips | Nov 25, 2022 | Creativity |
How Innovative Nonprofits Can Help Boost Our Personal Creativity It’s the season of giving, and many nonprofit organizations depend heavily on our end-of-year donations. They deserve our appreciation and support year-round, of course, as they strive to address...