Inside the Box Exercise

Here's an exercise to go with my post on the idea of thinking INSIDE the box. This is especially designed for those of you who are struggling with ideas for a new career, hobby or passion in your life!

For those of you who like written steps, here it is, broken down for you:
1. Take a sheet of paper and draw a square;
2. Around the square, write all the "givens" about YOUR life, nothing is too insignificant -if you fill the page then tape some more paper and keep writing;
3. All the things you've written are your BOX. Notice that this exercise ALWAYS allows you to expand your box, there's always room to write MORE life experiences -as they occur;
4. The INNER square is where you get CREATIVE;
5. Taking into account all the items in your BOX -come up with creative ways you can use your past experiences and/or the "givens" in your life to come up with a new career, hobby or passion. Enlist the help of your TRUSTED friends and family to help you if you are having trouble.

Have fun unleashing creativity in your life and please share your results!!