And again new territory is explored: The 5th book in the series Creative Explored is set against Gulliver’s voyage to Houynhnnm. Very rational horses live together with the unreasonable Yahoo. The first don’t want change, and the others are change. The two extremes are the background to explain pitfalls and opportunities for an authentic creative life. Creativity is an adventurous journey combining discipline and open mindedness. As much of today’s innovation is the work of cooperation...

Generally speaking books on creativity are of two kinds. Those that tell us how to become creative by changing the situation, and those that tell us to become creative by changing ourselves. Then follows practical advice as to the ways and means in which creativity may be attained.

This series does not want to do either! By our very nature we are creative but more or less unaware of that. So instead of giving lots of practical advice, it questions our routine ways of looking and interpreti...

Ever had feeling problems keep popping up and solutions create ever new problems? Or felt you played a role you never auditioned for? Or are pushing the river? Or would love to share knowledge? Probably the right time for a creative timeout, to reassess your situation, turn reactive into creative: creACTivate. Scout your amazing inner world where problems may become opportunities. It is your choice, and so much to choose from. This is the last in a series of eye-opening breaks out of routines...

Chronic stress is a widespread phenomenon putting health and well-being at risk for many people in Western materialist societies. Most of us experience high stress levels in our daily lives, and we seem to accept it as the price for living a “good” life. However, if we do not handle stress well, it can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and mental disorders. Almost 50 percent of the people I trained and coached in the past year told me that they had experienced burnout, had just rec...

It’s frustration that spawned Murphy’s Law: The plan was good, how could it fail? Indeed you may not like it but our span of control is limited. We don’t control other people’s opinions, or the traffic, or the weather, or the economy. What we can learn to control is the way we deal with it, our attitude. Adopting a creative attitude opens up a world of possibilities. The creative attitude will make you trust that the new path will present itself at the right time. You will be amazed a...

This book is a collection of 81 inspiring and thought-provoking reminders, written by Kevin

Yoka. Kevin Yoka is a Belgian writer and storyteller. Who studied at the university of Ku Leuven.

In this book he shares some valuable lessons and inspiring reminders he has learned

throughout his journey at Ku Leuven.

Learned lessons about friendship, love and mental

wellness, through kindness and empathy.

One thing is sure. After reading this book, you will be inspired and know that nothing in your

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Self-discipline is the ability to control one’s own thoughts, feelings, and actions in pursuit of long-term goals and values. It involves regulating one’s own behavior in order to achieve personal and professional objectives, despite distractions, temptations, or other obstacles. Self-discipline requires persistence, determination, and the ability to delay gratification.

This book will teach you how to maintain your focus and make consistent progress towards your goals, while also avoidi...

The journey in trying to make it to the top, the various stages of doubt that every die-hard go-getter goes through. What does a youngster think of his goals? The mental state during the highs and especially the lows, when the grass looks greener on the other side or when just existing seems more content than actually living. Do you work on your dreams or go to that party where your friends were going to meet up? The moments when a accomplishment seems so close but doesn't happen, how do you ...

Most of us walk through life without an aim or proper sense of direction. Do you ever ask yourself on which road you are travelling? Is it the road you choose? Are you included in this roadmap?

First, you have to understand that it is all about you. You re in charge of you: of your decisions and of your life. Second, become aware: aware of you, your behaviour, your thoughts, your talents, your beliefs and your home to activate your life. Next, is for you to choose what you want and decide to...