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7 Tips to Make You More Creative

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7 Tips to Make You More Creative

Many great things have started as a simple, creative idea. Consider donating some of your best ideas to help others. The more creative you are, the more ideas you will be able to create. You can be creative even if you don't think you are.

I have known many people who were scared to use a computer for the first few times. However, after diving into it they became more comfortable. They were willing to take a risk and make some mistakes. The result was an ability to learn and do things they would never be able to do without the use of a computer.

Being creative and thinking up world-changing ideas occurs in the same way. Everyone can be creative but they have to be willing to start. The creative process will then become more natural over time.

Try the following tips to help you on your journey to be more creative:

Record Your Ideas

Record your ideas on whatever is comfortable and convenient at the moment. What is important is that you record your ideas.

In the past, I have forgotten ideas that I thought of when I was on a walk. Now I carry a digital recorder with me on those walks. At other times I use my computer, notepad or journal.

Choose what will work best for you and make sure you have a way to record your ideas at all times. You never know when an important idea will surface.

Don't Limit Yourself

Don't limit yourself to ideas that seem possible.

Capture all of your ideas. Even those that seem impossible to implement are important for a couple of reasons.

First, what seems impossible to you may not be impossible sometime in the future or for someone else.

Second, impossible ideas encourage further creative ideas that might be more likely to be implemented.

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Change Your Scenery

Change your scenery or location.

A change in scenery can stimulate the creativity inside you.

A change might be as simple as looking out a window. You can also visit someplace new like a park, beach, or mall.

The new environment can foster new ideas.

Read

Read on many topics.

It is amazing how many things in a totally unrelated subject can prompt new ideas. By broadening your knowledge into more areas, you make your creativity potential grow.

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Walk

Go for a walk.

Some of my best ideas have happened when I was on a walk. This applies to any form of moderate exercise.

I have heard of others who have written articles and speeches while walking or jogging.

Focus

Focus in 10-15 minute increments.

It does not take a significant amount of time to brainstorm some potential ideas. In fact, brainstorming works best when done for short periods of time.

Concentrate for a few minutes on generating as many ideas to address a specific area or problem. Then capture anything that comes to mind throughout the rest of the day (see tip #1).

You will have several ideas for consideration for little investment of time. One of those could become something tremendous for helping others.

Think Big

Think big.

What question are you asking to prompt your ideas? The larger the question, the larger the impact those ideas may have on the world.

You can start by addressing smaller problems, but don't limit yourself to those. You have unique experiences, knowledge and talents that should be applied to helping others on a grand scale as well.

Change the World

Follow these tips and you will be on your way to generating ideas that have the potential to change the world.

Don't let your previous lack of creativity keep you from developing and donating your ideas. Get started today.

What Are Your Favorite Creative Books?

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Please share your tips that have helped your creativity or just let me know what you think of this lens.

  • Health-Gal Sep 29, 2010 @ 4:08 am | delete
    very useful, gonna go for a walk right now!
  • RAWJR Apr 4, 2007 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Excellent Squidoo. I also like the image with the light bulb, much better than mine. I also agree with the idea of giving ideas away. I call them sparks on my squidoo -
    Feel free to use any and all

    All the Best
    RAW Jr.">
  • Waterwalker_Publishing Apr 4, 2007 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Great lens - helpful and practical ideas :-)
  • Mar 6, 2007 @ 4:41 am | delete
    Agreed. Creative thinking is vital. Super lens.
  • whackman12 Mar 4, 2007 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    Good information. Job well done! Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

    Roger von Oech
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