Creativity is one of the essential qualities needed to grow a business. Learn how to be more creative with these four simple tips!
We all want to come up with that brilliant idea that changes our career or business forever. Let’s review some things that can get that idea machine in your head running like it’s freshly oiled and helping you be more creative!
1. Create the right environment
You are at your most creative when you are farthest away from stress. Anxiety is an absolute creativity killer. That means you need to, first and foremost, get into an environment where you are comfortable.
Most of the tech companies, including Google, put a ping pong table near their software engineers for this exact reason. They want them to feel a lack of pressure because creative problem solving is why they are there.
Every person feels comfortable in different environments. A good start, however, is to clean. It’s often surprising how scrubbing your environment manages to cleanse your mind of unnecessary & distracting thoughts. Outside of that, it’s up to your preferences!
2. Doodle Something
Silly as it may seem, even Steve Jobs used doodling to jump-starting creativity. In contrast to popular opinion, doodling can help you focus. Doodling can enhance recall and active unique neural pathways that can lead you to places of which you may have been previously unaware!
3. Do Things You Never Have Before
“Growth and comfort do not coexist.” – IBM CEO Ginni Rometty
This one is crucial. If you don’t try new things coming up with ideas is much more difficult. It’s a trend these activities all have in common, firing new neurons! The more active your brain is, the more it will reward you with good ideas.
Some things you could do to get involved in new activities include:
• Signing up for a class
• Joining a sports club or team
• Start writing or a sketchbook
• Read more books about new topics
• Pick up a new hobby
4. Move Your Body
There is a direct connection between how your body functions and how your brain functions. Put the brainstorming on hold, and go for a walk to clear your mind. A run is even better.
Your brain does some of it’s best work when you feel as though you aren’t thinking at all. You can check out more about this concept in this article by Psychology Today. It’s all about an idea called flow – and it could help you get moving in the right direction.
With these simple tips, you should be able to get the idea fountain flowing!
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