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Thursday, August 16, 2012

How to Boost Creativity NOW! | Rebecca Scott, buyerhive

As usual, today's (Aug. 16) edition of my daily online "paper" about creativity, Garbl's Creativity Connections, has some interesting and even useful articles. It's available at the Creativity tab above and by free email subscription.

This short article, for example, provides four "tips on how to boost creativity and get yourself back on track in no time!"

Scott writes, knowingly:
We've all been there … you have a deadline looming and you can’t come up with a single creative idea for your design, report or presentation.
Here's a taste of her tips:
Stepping Out ...
Seriously, just pick yourself up and get away from wherever you are. Go outside and walk around; take a 30 minute break .... 
Map It Out ...
[Y]ou can still work through the inner workings and connective webbings of your brain when you’re alone — the answer is Mind Mapping.
The process is very simple. ...
Ignite Your Senses
Sometimes it’s as simple as stirring up another area of your brain to kick your creative juices back into high gear. ... lighting a candle ... the strong refreshing smell of a freshly peeled orange ....
Time for a Spot of Dance ...
[F]ind your favorite playlist and crank it up (be sure to close your office door first though)! Letting yourself cut loose for a bit ...
Other articles in today's Creativity Connections include:
  • 10 Powerful Quotes on Creativity That Will Inspire
  • On Unleashing Your Creative Potential
  • Seth Godin on Creativity, Childhood and Heroes 

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