{"id":1262,"date":"2012-01-04T16:37:09","date_gmt":"2012-01-04T21:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.completemarketingsystems.com\/cms\/?p=1262"},"modified":"2012-01-04T16:37:09","modified_gmt":"2012-01-04T21:37:09","slug":"13-best-ways-to-stimulate-creativity-or-unlocking-%e2%80%9cbrain-freeze%e2%80%9d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.completemarketingsystems.com\/cms\/13-best-ways-to-stimulate-creativity-or-unlocking-%e2%80%9cbrain-freeze%e2%80%9d","title":{"rendered":"13 Best Ways to Stimulate CREATIVITY or Unlocking \u201cBrain Freeze\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, we\u2019ll explore 13 of the best ways to stimulate creativity.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s tackling the writer\u2019s block, fear of\"\"<\/a> the blank computer screen (and a deadline approaching), developing new products or programs in your business or jump starting your brain with new ideas; your creativity or lack thereof, may be the key ingredient to what is driving your level of success.<\/p>\n

1. Associate With Many Diverse Individuals<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting to know people of different races, religions, cultures, and countries is fun and educational.\u00a0 The more you learn from other people the more you will be open to new ideas and concepts.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be judgmental \u2013 just be open to the difference and celebrate it.\u00a0 Having a diverse center of influence will surely enrich your life and broaden your perspectives.
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\n2. Spend time with children <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one of my favorite things to do.\u00a0 If you watch young children play and play with them, you\u2019ll find that their innocence and lack of fear in life spurs creativity.\u00a0 Adults hold themselves back because of \u201crules\u201d and fear.\u00a0 Shed rules and fear, play with children like a child.\u00a0 It\u2019s fun.
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\n<\/strong>3. Eat and drink different foods and beverages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever noticed that you can get bored real fast eating the same foods day after day?\u00a0 Try new foods, recipes, be creative if you cook, try foods from around the world.\u00a0 It\u2019s all fun.\u00a0 Food, smells, tastes etc all stimulate the mind and can invite creativity to creep in.
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\n4. Try a new hobby or start a project<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just what entrepreneurs need is a new project, right?\u00a0 Starting a project or researching a new hoppy is exciting.\u00a0 Researching and visualizing a new project can jump start your creative mental juices.\u00a0 Give your mind something different to work on consciously so the sub conscious can work on solving business issues.\u00a0 Take up photography, paint a picture, build a pirate ship in your front yard (like I did), whatever it is \u2013 do something different.
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\n5. Fly a kite<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will be amazed at how relaxing and calming flying a kite can be.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t flown a kite since you were a kid, try it again.\u00a0 Focus on the wind and the sky and the beauty of nature.\u00a0 This is sure to be a fun activity.
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\n6. Exercise <\/strong><\/p>\n

Yep, exercise \u2013 you knew it was coming.\u00a0 This is my worst disciple right now.\u00a0 When you exercise you stimulate endorphins which give you a sense of happiness and well being.\u00a0 When you take care of your body by exercising you will have more energy all day.\u00a0 While exercising, your mind will work on solving problems with less effort and stress.
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\n7. Relax and review mementoes that Make You Smile Inside<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone keeps memories in the form of pictures, videos, scrapbooks etc.\u00a0 When your energy level is low and you feel stuck, maybe even a little down, it always helps pop you out of the mood by surrounding yourself with mementos of those times and things that made you happy and smile inside.\u00a0 You know the feeling.\u00a0 Wasn\u2019t that a good time?\u00a0 Feeling happy and relaxing can regenerate the creativity you have inside.
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\n 8. Meditate <\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people meditate daily.\u00a0 Meditation is relaxing and refreshing.\u00a0 Creativity is best raised to the surface through simple methods of meditation.<\/p>\n

9. Go to a cultural celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Attending an occasional arts festival, cultural celebration, a chili cook off, whatever it is.\u00a0 The change in sight and textures out of the normal keeps the mind active and stimulates creativity.
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\n10. Visit a museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think of all of the sights, textures, sound and history available to your senses at a museum.\u00a0 Appreciating where the human race came from, the strides of invention and culture will help break staleness in your thoughts and take creativity up a notch.
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\n11. Walk in the woods, go to the beach, go to the mountains<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another one of my favorites creativity boosts.\u00a0 For me nothing is more spiritually moving and inspiring than walking in nature, going to the beach and listening to the sound of the waves, or as I did as a child, walking in the mountains.\u00a0 I\u2019d find a special rock by a creek I called my escape rock and listen to the sound of deer in the woods and my dog, Blue, as she looked for small creeping critters.\u00a0 Sometimes I\u2019d even take a notebook and begin to write down what I was thinking.\u00a0 I always returned home refreshed and relaxed.
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\n12. Listen to music <\/strong><\/p>\n

Music is a wonderful creative spur.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s Classical, Jazz, Blue grass, pop or country, rap or hip hop.\u00a0 Music will set a mood that you and your body relate to. As a result your mind changes focus and creativity can flow.
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\n13. Encourage creativity in others<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you help someone else, doesn\u2019t it seem like it\u2019s easier to be creative just because it\u2019s someone else?\u00a0 The \u201csomeone\u201d else can be you<\/em>\u2026 but because it\u2019s not \u201cpersonal\u201d it seems easier to be creative with someone else or their business.\u00a0 Relate it to a master mind concept.\u00a0 A group of likeminded folks all focused on helping you.\u00a0 Ideas flow with creativity that blows your mind.\u00a0 Creativity breeds creativity.<\/p>\n

As you may have noticed, the 13 Ways to stimulate creativity could also be the 13 ways to relax and have fun.\u00a0 As an entrepreneur, you tend to be focused but continually moving from project to project, finishing some, ignoring many.\u00a0 You get so overwhelmed by opportunity and the \u201cshiny object syndrome that you exhaust your energy.\u00a0 If your mind and body are depleted of energy, so is your creativity depleted and staggered.<\/p>\n

Creativity is essential to the nature of an entrepreneur\u2019s success.\u00a0 It needs to be nurtured.\u00a0 The 13 Best Ways To Stimulate Creativity are suggestions you can use or add your own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In this article, we\u2019ll explore 13 of the best ways to stimulate creativity.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s tackling the writer\u2019s block, fear of the blank computer screen (and a deadline approaching), developing new products or programs in your business or jump starting your brain with new ideas; your creativity or lack thereof, may be the key ingredient…<\/p>\n

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