How to Brainstorm

(I wrote this for people entering my home giveaway essay contest with their 10 reasons.)

Please don't feel you need to write a lengthy essay to enter and win - after all, who enjoys writing essays?

Make it simple: think of it as a 10 item grocery shopping list; or better yet, think of it as a David letterman Top Ten List. I'll bet you've watched David Letterman at least once.

Just take a blank piece of paper or a blank email message and sit down alone when you can think without being interrupted for ten minutes. Write numbers 1 through 10 down the side of the page and start imagining how your life would change if you were living in the home you could win. Write down your ten ways your life would be changed or improved. Use your imagination.

Or you could assemble your family and all of you could "brainstorm" ten ways your family would benefit from winning this home. Encourage everyone to participate. One rule for this brainstorm session: nobody is permitted to shoot down anyone else's idea. Instead, if an idea seems far-fetched, find a part of that idea that does make sense. That way nobody feels rejection.

And if you know a family that would benefit from this home more than you why not enter this contest on their behalf? For a little creative thinking you could give a very generous gift to someone who needs a lifestyle change.

Just remember to email your 10 Reasons with your name and all the ways to contact you to: info@CrisisBrainstorm.com.