RELEVANT RESOURCES
Time-saving tools and technologies
Conquer Your Creative Block
Creativity and fresh ideas are essential to the success of any
professional speaker, and even naturally creative people lose their
edge occassionally. Whether you’re struggling to write a book, revamp
your business model, or just having a dull, uninspired day, turn to one
of these resources to reignite your creative spark.
Stumble Through It
Discover new and interesting content
on the Web via StumbleUpon.com.
The site, which boasts over 20 million
members, lets you browse random
websites with the click of a button
and indicate whether you “like” or
“dislike” recommendations. As you
provide feedback, StumbleUpon learns
what best suits your tastes. You can
also sign up for email updates that
further assist you in uncovering hidden
gems from across the Web that are sure
to get your creative juices flowing. Join
for free.
www.StumbleUpon.com.
Drink Yourself Smart
A lot of “smart drinks” on the market
claim to clear brain fog and stimulate
creativity. Whether this one actually
works or not, it packs an undeniable
punch of herbs, natural compounds and
organic agave syrup. The world’s first
kosher drink of its kind, Brain Toniq
from True Toniqs is said to increase
mental focus and help you conquer your
day without all that caffeine. Order
online or find it at your local health food
store. $2.99/can. For a full list of ingredients, visit www.Brain Toniq.com.
While You Were Sleeping
You already know
that sleep is good
for you, but did
you know that we are
at our most creative when we are
dreaming? Listening to information while
you are drifting into la-la land stimulates
creativity and enables the unconscious mind to
absorb information more effectively. Plug in the SoftSpeaker
Pillow from NPR’s online store for the perfect combination of
comfort, quality and reliable sound. The speaker is padded in
soft foam and its cover is washable. $19.95.
www.Shop.NPR.org/Radios.
Add a Pop of Kuler
Want to add pizazz to your PowerPoint® Brighten up your branding? Kuler by
Adobe is a unique website that generates color themes to compliment your marketing materials and inspire a myriad of new projects. No matter what you’re
creating, Kuler lets you experiment quickly with color variations and browse
thousands of themes from the Kuler community. You can also upload your own
images and select matching or contrasting pallets. The best part? It’s free.
www.Kuler.Adobe.com.
