Get your creativity back: the old fashion way
Been procrastinating all morning because the creative juice isn’t there? Well… we’ve all been there. Digging, Stumbling or Deliciousing isn’t probably the best way to get ideas flowing back to your brain. My three little tricks to be productive and creative again are all very old fashion, but I am sure they work (at least they do for me).
1. Clean up your working space
Well, I personnally clean up my whole appartement since I work at home, but getting everything tidy around your computer should keep you busy for a little while and clear up that space. Even if you are not an cleaning addict, I think that a tidy desk helps to create something new, take a fresh start.
2. Go jogging
Running is a great way to refresh your brain. I am no scientist, but I’ve been told that it brings oxygen to your brain. The effort will also bring you some kind satisfaction that you can’t neglect. Self-esteem is good for creativity, don’t underestimate that.
3. Drink a beer with your buddies
This is not a good advice if you have a deadline the day after, but it can be a very good way to relax and stop being stuck on something. Sometimes it’s good to just lay back, be happy and wait the next day to work again. Being happy will make you more productive, it will also give you greater enthousiasm. Creativity is not always related with the time you spend on your computer, some people even think that it is the opposite.
This post was written as part of the Inspiration Bit Group writing project
Thanks for participating in my group writing project. Sometimes the simplest tricks work the best.
Thanks to you for organizing that group writing project. I also forgot to add the final hint, which is to do all three in a row.
I particularly agree with number 3. Sometimes I get in such a slump with my photography that I don’t want to pick up the camera or edit photos. I find the best way to take care of that is to turn off the computer and go do something non-photography related… watch a movie, hang out with friends, go out to lunch or dinner, etc. It usually only takes a day or two of ignoring my camera before I get itchy to go shoot some more.
“Drink a beer with your buddies” I agree with this one, though not necessarily in the same way you mentioned. On a couple of occasions I have had to come up with ideas for naming a product or coming up with a company name. A few glasses of wine and a nice meal with my boyfriend made thinking up these fun, and your less inhibited to dismiss what otherwise you may have done.