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
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
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.
Creativity Resources
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byChange Your Scenery
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
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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Mapping the Mind
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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
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
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
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?
Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
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Reader Feedback
Please share your tips that have helped your creativity or just let me know what you think of this lens.
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RAWJR
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 - Unbelievable Ideas Posted April 04, 2007 |
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Waterwalker_Publishing
Great lens - helpful and practical ideas :-) Posted April 04, 2007 |
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trying
Agreed. Creative thinking is vital. Super lens. Posted March 06, 2007 |
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whackman12
Good information. Job well done! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Posted March 04, 2007 |
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giddygabby
Hi Roger, Five stars for an inspiring lens! I accept your challenge to give away ideas. Go to Item 8 in American Idol - Ten things to do while your sweetie watches AI and take away an idea for a new Squidoo lens! Posted February 28, 2007 |
