Diploma in Creativity and Innovation

In this free online course, creativity and personal development expert TJ Walker provides some simple habits and practices that you can use every day to become your own source of inspiration. We investigate the importance of creativity while establishing that it can’t drive the creative process alone and requires healthy artistic support from your environment and routines. We explain how to overcome the fear of perfectionism in your work and examine the significant benefits of setting specific goals. The course breaks down the ‘self-renewing’ nature of creativity and discusses the role of the sleeping brain in finding solutions. We offer insider tips to help you join the creative elite and take control of your own artistic process.

We can help you find solutions to the ‘problem of abundance’ in our lives as you make creativity a habit and become more mindful. We highlight how to skillfully generate creative ideas and explore the potential central organizing principles of your life. The course also provides some proven ways to reduce overeating and increase your focus on important tasks. We examine some of the simplest ways to improve your thinking and organize your use of email, cell phones and social media. We demonstrate some methods used to reduce both mental and physical clutter around us to clear our thinking. The course delves into the concept of ‘deep creative work’ to help you realize your artistic dreams.

The course then lays out the essentials of solitude and meditation and considers why it's so hard to be alone and focused. We break down how to successfully establish daily habits and curate your lifestyle to maximize productivity. We then look at drawing energy and inspiration from other creatives as we assess different sources of creative ideas, including conventional wisdom, self-learning and the ‘SelfieSpeak’ programme. We review TJ Walker's most productive tips for boosting your creativity and demonstrate the benefits of journal writing, daily planning and intense work sessions. Sign up for this free online course if you want to become your own primary source of creative ideas as we help you increase your output and take control of your life.