Apparatus and method for stimulating creativity, spontaneity, and inspiration

摘要

An apparatus and method for stimulating creativity, spontaneity and inspiration includes a container that has a removable lid, interior surfaces and exterior surfaces. A series of journal writing, life, artistic and summary writing exercises are enclosed in the lid. Each of the writing exercises is focused upon one of a group of identified blocking influences. Each of the life exercises is a physical or mental activity for life style enhancement and is focused upon one of a group of methods of stimulating creative processes. Each of the artistic exercises is focused upon one of a group of artistic media. A collection of art supplies suitable for completion of the artistic exercises is provided. The summary writing exercises are focused on recording the results of each of the journal writing, life and artistic exercises. When a user opens the container and completes each of the exercises as instructed, the user will mitigate effects of the identified blocking influences and increase his creativity, spontaneity, and inspiration. The identified blocking influences include stress, negativity, procrastination, frustration, perfectionism and self-criticism. The exercises are organized into a structured program that includes a series of predetermined time periods. One of each of the exercises is to be completed in one of the predetermined time periods. Each of the exercises to be completed in one of the predetermined time periods is focused on one of the identified blocking influences. The structured program further includes mission statements, tips, and techniques identified for each predetermined time period.