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We can all become stuck in our day-to-day routine making it hard to see the world from a different perspective. While this is totally normal, it’s also a creativity killer. Try to experience your day differently and focus on what’s happening around you. A simple change in the way you go to work or reading a new book can do wonders to break your routine.
There’s nothing worse than being on the brink of a creative genius moment and having a notification distract you. Most of us will interrupt our train of thought to respond or at least glance at our little screen. Do yourself a favor and switch your phone to do not disturb mode as often as possible and especially when you’re trying to focus. Even better? Leave it in another room.
Some of the most creative people in history have said they almost always kept something to write on with them at all times. Have you ever experiences getting a great idea right before you fell asleep and woken up having completely forgotten it? Save yourself the frustration and carry a small notepad around with you to write down any ideas that might cross your mind – no matter how big or small.
You know those questions you have sometimes and don’t want to say out loud? They matter. Let your brain wander and be inquisitive, you never know what idea you might stumble upon. On that same notebook you can jot down your train of thought, ask yourself a question and find 10 ways to answer it being as out of the ordinary as possible! Exercises like this train your brain to come up with many different possible answers to any obstacles you might encounter in your work for example.
Playing music in the background while you work can be an incredible way to get in the zone and let your creativity juices flow. Some people work better with music they know, while others prefer unfamiliar tunes, lyrics or just instrumentals – you decide what works better for you!
It’s not possible for creativity to happen all day every day and at all times of the day. Your brain needs to rest and recharge. If you’re facing a creative block don’t hesitate to take a little break, look up from your work, watch a short video or have a conversation. Giving yourself these little chances to think about something else can make you more productive when you actually get back to it. There’s nothing more demoralizing than staring at a blank screen for extended periods of time.
