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Are you a Creativity Wonk?

Question 1 of 5 The biggest obstacle to creativity is:

Money
Time
Anxiety
Space

Question 2 of 5 In The Artista's Way, Julia Cameron used the term "creative U-Turn" to describe what happens when:

You turn the wrong way at an intersection
You are successful in your creative work and then suddenly stop
You partner with someone to take turns sharing creative ideas
Something you've wanted to happen, does happen

Question 3 of 5 Which statement is true?

Creativity is a skill that can be developed
Creativity is genetic
Creative people are unstructured
You are born creative

Question 4 of 5 Which of the following are games?

Settlers of Catan
Frequent Flyer Programs
AhealthyU Pedometer Challenge
All of the above

Question 5 of 5 What strategy helps boost creativity?

Taking a walk
Taking a different route to work
Brainstorming
All of the above

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