Often when speaking to a roomful of people, I have mentioned how important it is to enhance creativity. Yet few in the room will raise their hands when I ask who is creative. The kicker is that we are all creative. It may not be about drawing or painting, but creativity is key to problem solving or learning something new.
Yet there are so many things in our lives that can impact access to creative juices. From shepherding too many projects to life changes to family matters, issues arise every day making it hard to concentrate or find solutions.
Try this: Stuck? Daydream, Doodle or Dance!
If you want a fun way to generate ideas and blast the blocks, here are ideas:
- Daydream - Take 5 minutes to sit and imagine your life with all kinds of good stuff happening. Make sure you are smiling at the pictures in your mind.
- Doodle - Grab a piece of paper and draw your favorite squiggles or stick people. Let the pen easily move on the paper as you draw, outline, and color.
- Dance - Choose your favorite song that makes your toes tap. Then just dance for a few minutes.
Make sure to try each to see which can get you out of a funk or from being stuck. And, that you're smiling and laughing after daydreaming, doodling, or dancing!