7 Tips To Ignite Your Creativity
Many great things have started as a simple, creative idea.
Being creative and thinking up world-changing ideas begins in the smallest ways. Everyone can be creative but they have to be willing to start. The creative process will then become more natural over time. 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.
Try the following tips to help you on your journey:
1. 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. Padfolios with company design is a slim, lightweight accessory that has storage options for smaller items you need to take with you. 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.
2. Don’t limit yourself to ideas that seem possible
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.
Capture all of your ideas.
3. Change your scenery or location
A change of 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.
4. 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 creative potential grows.
Never stop learning.
5. 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 that have written articles and speeches while walking or jogging.
A walk can actually help relieve a lot of stress.
6. 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.
7. Think big. Dream 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.
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!
