At the end of our 12-Step Creativity Program, let’s recap the steps we took to get where we are now.

First, we learned how to view the world through the eyes of a child. We learned how to laugh and how to truly enjoy life again.

Then, we learned how to appreciate people in our world. If we can’t appreciate the people that make up our world, how can we break outside of ourselves to be creative?

From there, we learned how to relax and create. Build a house with Legos. Draw a hopscotch game on a sidewalk with chalk and play with the neighborhood kids. Play with Playdough. Have FUN!

Then, we discussed how we all have problems, but we have to learn how to compartmentalize our lives so that we can continue with our idea generation and content building.

Next, fill your world with something fun. Buy something that makes you smile and take it to your office.

You’re not creative? We discussed how virtually everyone has a spark of creativity in them if he or she will only open his/her mind to the experience.

From there, we talked about getting an idea partner, someone to help you brainstorm.

We discussed how to brainstorm, and how it all starts with a simple idea. Then, we had an actual brainstorming session.

Next, we talked about where to get ideas, because ideas comes from everywhere.

Finally, we talked about the importance of writing all ideas down, of being protective of ideas, and remembering that all ideas aren’t good. However, it’s crucial to never give up.

Today, our last step, I want to share a personal story with you, one that might surprise you. I know it will shock Martin.

I used to be a totally left-brained person. What does that mean? Left-brain people are very logical, rational, analytical, and objective. I graduated with a business-related degree, and I went to work for a bank. I was a professional and very career oriented. I could write killer business letters and proposals. I learned accounting, bookkeeping, and a lot about income taxes. I ended up working for a university.

When I quit work to stay home with my oldest son when he was a baby, I decided to start writing fiction. I was an avid reader, so I thought–why not write a book? But it wasn’t easy for me. It was hard to start using the right side of my brain. Right-brain people focus on aesthetics, feelings, ideas, and creativity. I had to learn how to tap into that part of my brain. Of course, I had to learn how to write fiction, but I also had to quit thinking like a business person and start thinking like a writer.

My point is, if I can learn how to be creative, so can you. You can tap into your creative side–just like I did. Just follow these steps, have faith, and have fun. It will be one of the best things you can do for yourself and your Web site.

Thanks for taking the 12-Step Creativity Program. I hope you’ve enjoyed it. GOOD LUCK!

Robin