Feeling burnt out or lacking creative ideas?
This article is especially for all you writers, artists, business
owners or anyone looking for some new ways to get their creativity
flowing.
Here are 15 ways to give your creativity a jump start:
Write Your Ideas Down
Get into the habit of writing your ideas down as soon as you get
them. This way you train your brain to keep coming up with ideas, and as
soon as you get them you write them down.
When they are written down you don’t have to worry about remembering
them and this allows more room for new ideas to form in your mind.
Relax
Good ideas and creativity usually do not appear under stress. When
you are relaxed and rejuvenated, creative ideas usually come rather
naturally.
Take a walk on the beach, take a nap, go and play some sport or do
whatever it is that relaxes you so that your brain can be more creative
when you get back to work.
Have No Expectations
Similar to living with no stress, but specifically no stress from the outcome.
When you create with love and passion and no expectation of the
outcome, the chances are much greater that you will create something
remarkable!
Be Easy On Yourself
Be Easy On Yourself
Stop criticizing yourself and stop being so harsh for yourself.
Accept yourself the way you are and do things to the best of your
ability.
You are enough and you are creative. Don’t let self-limiting beliefs
block out your creativity! Remove the barriers and the ideas will begin
to flow.
Read
Reading stimulates the mind. The more you read, the more you open
your mind up to new ways of thinking and thus the more creative you will
become.
I know that reading can be a bore, especially if you have to force yourself to do it. Just start small.
Choose a book on a topic that you like (it can even be about your
favorite sport or artist) and spend 30 minutes before you go to bed
reading that book. This way you can read 1-2 new books every month
without it being a lot of effort, and it will definitely contribute to
you being more creative.
Listen to Mozart
Listen to Mozart
Albert Einstein said he owes his creativity to listening to Mozart
pieces. Certain songs and compositions allow the brain to be more
creative and function better.
Albert Einstein did not know why this was the case, but he found Mozart compositions to help his thinking.
In the present age the concept of music enhancing your thinking has
been scientifically researched and proven. Certain frequencies have a
positive effect on increasing your brain’s performance and creativity.
Today they are known as Binaural Beats and Isochronic Tones.
Basically, scientists have engineered sound-files (I canít really
call them songs) with researched frequencies that have proven to
increase brain performance. Simply buy purchasing some of these tracks
and listening to them with stereo headphones, you can already notice an
effect on your thinking and creativity.
Meditate
There are certain techniques that allow your mind to find peace and
that allow you to silence all the hundreds of thoughts that constantly
run through your mind all day.
When you achieve this inner calm, it has all sorts of benefits like being more creative and having better ideas.
Exercise
The effects of exercise and physical movement on the mind and creativity have been studied for centuries.
There is no doubt that you feel much better after exercise. This is
because after you exercise, endorphins (feel-good hormones) are released
into your bloodstream.
Ask For Help
Don’t be scared to ask someone for help or for their opinion. The
input from a friend or stranger could be enough to jump-start a whole
series of ideas and new creativity.
Expand Your Horizons
Expand Your Horizons
Do something you have never ever done before in your life. Go sky-diving or bungee-jumping. Sign up for hip-hop classes.
The experience of it may be enough to boost your creativity tenfold and give you many new ideas.
Eat Blueberries
Eat Blueberries
Blueberries are said to be the richest in anti-oxidants and good for
your brain an thinking abilities. Eat a handful a day, and even if you
donít get extra creativity, enjoy the taste and the health benefits.
Stop Doing Drugs
Stop Doing Drugs
I’m talking about sugars, processed foods, alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes.
(I shouldn’t have to tell you not to do hard drugs!)
Not only will your health benefit, but you will feel much more
energetic. The chances are huge that you will find all sorts of new
inspiration that comes with your new energy levels once you start eating
healthy and stop consuming junk.
Do Puzzles
Puzzles stimulate your brain to look at a problem from different
angles. The easier you are able to open up your mind to new ideas and
new approaches, the more likely it will be that you become more
creative.
Make Music
Make Music
I personally like playing piano. It is relaxing and it allows me to
experiment with new tones, melodies and ideas. Often while playing an
instrument and making music I get very creative ideas for my own
projects.
If you’ve never played an instrument, why not start with something simple like piano, guitar or the drums?
Practice
Practice
Practice makes perfect.
Yeah it’s cliche, but it’s true. Do you want to be a great writer? Then write ever single day, even if it’s just about your dog.
Do you want to be a good designer? Then design something new every day, even if it’s just a logo for your favorite food.
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