Five Ways to Become More Creative at Work
An extensive inquiry into the nature of creativity illuminated that while creativity can’t be forced, it can be cajoled and enticed into being. Here are five ideas on how to set up the conditions that allow creativity to flow.
1) Stay relaxed, stay centered
Remember to breathe deeply from your diaphragm. When the mind is in a heightened emotional state, the inner resources related to creative output are generally not available. By entering a relaxed, centered state, you increase the chances of aligning to your inner brilliance.
2) Eliminate distractions
To enter a creative state at your desk, close your email program and shut off your cell phone. Shut off the ringer on your landline too. If possible, shut your office door.
3) Get out of the office
Corporate culture assumes if you’re not in the office, you’re not working. But how many creative ideas come to you while staring at a computer monitor? Allow your mind to wander by going for a walk or picking up a book. There’s a reason why great ideas are often sketched out on a paper napkin in a coffee shop.
4) Get moving
Stagnation often hinders ideation. Get your body moving. Take a deep breath. Smile. Break through stagnation by generating motion in your body.
5) Align to beauty
Immerse yourself in nature, enchanting music, or any true form of beauty. Beauty uplifts the soul and helps create the necessary conditions for the creative impulse to manifest.
Have an inspired day!
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