10 Ways To Boost Your Creativity
Are you struggling with finding your creative energy? Don’t worry, many people tend to have a hard time coming up with fresh ideas every once in a while. Maybe you’ve been stressed and have far too much on your mind to stay focussed on a task? Or maybe you simply can't seem to come up with any ideas at all? Or maybe you can come up with ideas but they don’t quite fit your standards? Whatever the reason might be, everyone could use a little boost of creativity from time to time.
Whether you seem to be going through an imagination withdrawal or have always struggled with thinking outside of the box, you may be finding it just a bit harder to go about your day. Creativity isn’t just about art or writing. It can help you build problem solving skills, strengthen critical thinking and focus, encourages innovation and curiosity, and can even add a bit of fun to everyday life. Here are ten ways to help you boost your creativity…
Deprive your brain from big stimuli for a moment. Put away screens and other distractions, turn off music or the TV, and take a break from your snack or to do list. In allowing your brain some time to think on its own, you not only give it a rest from the constant work but also allow your mind to wander toward your own thoughts. It’s true that sometimes we use stimuli like scrolling on our phones or binge watching a show to avoid our own thoughts. But occasionally we can forget to turn the distractions off when trying to think on our own. Once you turn off the stimuli, you force your brain to be entertained by nothing but itself for a while. In doing this, you’ll often find yourself with an abundance of ideas and a much calmer mind.
You can also try using prompts or creativity encouraging projects to try and get your spark back. Prompts, while typically used in writing, can be the perfect push you need to begin thinking outside the box in any area of your life. Maybe you need just a bit of inspiration in the kitchen to find new and exciting recipes? Use prompts that encourage you to only use select ingredients or try a new dish. As for the creative projects, these could range from writing, to art, or even home improvement - anything that gets you thinking and exploring your options is perfect…
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