Creative Juices

When you have things to do that require creativity, but the muses are evading you – how do you get the creative juices flowing? Deadlines and stress can get in the way of your normal inspiration. Don’t sit there staring at a blank piece of paper or computer screen in frustration. Take action to kick start your imagination. Brainstorm with friends or colleagues… Play with children – creativity comes naturally to them… Go to a museum… Enjoy a game… Read something inspiring… Commune with nature… Let your mind wander… Doodle… Listen to music… Take a long walk… Meditate… Exercise. There are many tools available to foster creativity. Check out www.mindtools.com for some very interesting ideas and resources. When you are really flummoxed, you may be too tired to be inspired. Sleep on it. Amazingly, creative ideas are often released by the unconscious mind during sleep. Keep a note pad and pencil on your nightstand. What do YOU do to keep creative juices active?