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Dr. Davis’ All-Purpose Baking Mix | The Dr. Oz Show

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Author Dr. William Davis’ mix is not only healthy but also great for those that are gluten-free. Use this baking mix to make some of Dr. Davis’ favorite recipes like peanut butter cookies, pepperoni bread, herbed foccacia, cinnamon-pecan scones, triple berry muffins, and grain-free pizza.

Ingredients

  • 4 cup almond meal (or almond flour)
  • 1 cup ground golden flaxseeds
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground psyllium seeds (optional)

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Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

2. Keep in an air-tight container in the refridgerator and use as needed.

Dr. Davis' gluten-free Herbed Focaccia.
Dr. Davis’ gluten-free Herbed Focaccia.
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5 Common Myths about Creativity

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friedman19's avatarWorld Creativity and Innovation Week April 15-21

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“Mention the word creativity, and people begin to squirm in their chairs. The very thought can prompt anxiety, fear, and doubt – even in the most accomplished professionals. Let’s explore some common myths, and uncover the truth behind this “fuzz.”

Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.forbes.com

As WCIW approaches (6 months from now – April 15 – 21) it’s good to keep in mind the kind of push-backs you might get from others when you propose your ideas for celebrating.  Review this article, to be prepared….

Wondering, what other push-backs or objections to celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Week April 15 – 21 have you had in the past?

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13 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

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Kudos to Andrew Medal for this “hit list” on creativity. 13 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative also give a nod to the book Steal Like an Artist which made the list of 5 Creative Books Everyone Should Read.

Medal refers to research (some with surprising results) to support his list and gives some tips on how to find inspiration to tap into your own creativity.

Maybe one of the most important points on Medal’s list is number eleven. It says that being creative is a LIFESTYLE CHOICE. You have to want it and consciously make time for it.

Read Medal’s article to find out what mind blowing fact you can learn from freestyle rappers to enhance your creative skills.

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5 Creativity Books Everyone Should Read

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In 5 Creativity Books Everyone Should Read Dean Bokhari gives us some awesome resources designed to help anyone maximize creative potential. That is, anyone dedicated enough to cultivate their desired talent. Innate or otherwise. Click the link above for Bokhari’s original article. It’s a quick and entertaining read.  In it he takes a realistic look at the creative process and briefly explains what you’ll gain from each book.  If you don’t need any convincing, shop Bokhari’s list below and dive into these gems now by selecting the eBook versions!

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The Layers Of The Creative Process

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J Gideon Sarantinos's avatarGideon's Screenwriting Tips: Now You're a Screenwriter

Writers are always on the lookout for story ideas to develop into films and TV series. Where do these ideas come from? How do you brainstorm? How does a film or TV idea sprout from an original concept? How do you know which ideas are worth keeping and which to discard? So many things to think about.

Ideas are germinated and nurtured within the three layers of our creative thought processes. There can only be one dominant layer at a time, although the non-dominant ones are still in play.

CONSCIOUS CREATIVITY

As its name suggests, this step is when our minds are in full awareness mode. Our curiosity is stoked. We merge new and interesting knowledge with what we already know. We are open to new ideas and welcome the creative unknown.

We are actively brainstorming new story concepts. We usually start with what movies typically do well, what our personal interests are and…

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