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15 Ways To Keep Your Speaking Inspiring and Creative
When stressed or blocked it is wise to make a change so thatwe don't stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget someof the simple things that we can do for ourselves, quicklyand easily to bring our inspiration back and increase ourcreativity. 1. If you usually type your speech first, hand write them.Nothing compares to seeing the ink mesh into the paper anddisplay what you created. 2. If you spend too much time at the computer, take a breakevery hour. Go for a walk or just sit outside in the sun.Even five minutes in a winter sun does wonders for a moodand creativity. 3. Flip through magazines or books. Their colors and ideaswill give you sparks and switch your attitude. Blue andgreen can reduce your stress levels by 30% or more. 4. Add strong smells to the room. Light scented candlesaround you, visit the fruit isle at the grocery store, or goto a store that is heavily scented. Find an orange orstrawberries and smell it. Both will change a mood orcreate inspiration. Smells awaken your creativity. Smellstrigger memories and are a great method to rekindle storiesfrom the past. 5. Go see or rent an inspirational movie. Relaxation timeis important. Watch the movie with a notebook and recordinspiring phases or ideas that pop in. 6. Read a book on the topic that stirs and sparks yourcreativity. Poetry can do the same. 7. Look at bold and bright colors for a few minutes. Thesechange your mood. 8. Talk with a friend about your topic to flesh out ideas,titles, and content. Tape-record the conversation so youdon't miss anything. You would be surprised at how much wethink we hear and how we actually do. 9. Write an email to a friend to tell him or her what youwant to accomplish. If you are stuck, say so and ask forhelp. 10. Check in with your vibrational energy and do somethingto switch it into high gear. Take a shower. Go for a walkor dance naked in the moonlight. 11. Hire someone to transcribe your recording so that youcan stay focused on the creative end of the speaking. 12. Authentic, flat-out, raw laughter frees the psyche andopens the creativity process. 13. Find a setting with lots of trees and flowers and feelnature. If the weather permits, take off your shoes andsocks and feel the grass between your toes. Nature has away of freeing our spirit to let the flow out of our bestmaterial. 14. If you are used to practicing your speak in a quietplace, create noise and practice. You will learn to speakwith distractions. 15. Go for a quiet leisurely drive and practice your vowelsoutlook expand your voice range. That was exciting, wasn't it? Post this list in aconspicuous place so that it is readily available whenneeded. Do one or two of these daily to keep your thoughtprocess clear and attracting. Your audience is waiting. Catherine Franz, a eight-year Certified Professional Coach,Graduate of Coach University, Mastery University, editor ofthree ezines, columnist, author of thousands of articleswebsite: http://www.abundancecenter.comblog: http://abundance.blogs.
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