Copyright 2005 Cherry Communications/Be Heard Solutions

The creative arts enhance our lives in countless ways. They make us think. They inspire us. They make us feel a part of something that goes beyond the same old work-a-day world. But too many people think they arent the creative types and she believes they are wrong.

Everyone is creative. The worst thing is the fear of creating: the anxiety about the empty page. We all have that beginner's mind every time we have to face the start of another project.

Most people just need to overcome the mental blocks and unleash the full potential of their minds.

One of the best ways to bring out your creativity is to do semi-mindless tasks. They allow your mind to wander, and can result in creative ideas and thinking.

May is Creative Beginnings Month, and in honor of the month, here's several ways to start getting the creative juices flowing:

1) Drive or ride in a vehicle.

2) Exercise.

3) Do routine tasks, such as house cleaning or gardening.

4) Take a shower or bath.

5) Take a nap.

6) Go for a walk.

7) Doodle.

Remember, people shouldn't dismiss any ideas that pop up while doing a mundane task. Knock that nay-sayer right off your shoulder. Dont let go of any idea that you get, even if it sounds silly at first.

Shannon Cherry

As a woman entrepreneur myself with many successful years in the business of marketing and public relations, I know how hard it is to find cost-effective, results-oriented communications that work. After a career as a newspaper and television reporter, I used my skills to become a high-demand marketer and publicist for more than 15 years.

Today, I use my talent and knowledge to turn people?s ideas into clear, concise, compelling stories ? the kind that stands above the rest and gets noticed.

I?ve worked with big clients, including Minolta Corporation, Alaska Airlines and the US Department of Justice, who have spent millions of dollars to get an expert?s ideas for their marketing and publicity.

But you and I know entrepreneurs & small businesses just don't have that kind of money.

So let me share a little secret with you: You don?t have to spend millions to develop effective marketing that works ? and it doesn?t need to be complex.

I created Be Heard Solutions & Cherry Communications to help business owners and entrepreneurs like you to find your voice, tell your story and be heard ? and without a million dollar price tag!

When you work with me, I?ll share easy strategies that will get you heard in the news and by potential clients and customers. Tactics that will help you generate free advertising, promotion and publicity for any product, service, website, book ? or even yourself! And I don't just teach these techniques, I use them all the time for my clients (including other professional marketing gurus!) and for myself ? so I know they?re the most effective strategies available.

You can join so many other business owners who are building successful companies by harnessing the same marketing techniques as the major corporations ? without the same price tag ? by tapping into Be Heard Solutions.

So are you ready to rise above the marketing din and be heard? No matter what your size, I know you will find a solution that?s best suited to your unique situation ? one that will help you have the successful business you?re dreaming about.