I think one of the funniest shows on TV today is The Big Bang Theory. On a recent episode, Sheldon a genius with limited social skills was stuck trying to solve a certain scientific problem. After staring at it for three days and nights he decided to work at a restaurant to try and see the problem from a new perspective. It worked and he had a major breakthrough.
Have you ever been stuck on what to do for a particular design? Or maybe you are trying to finish a project and for the last hour you've done nothing but, stare at it, walked around the room, fiddled with the radio, had a cup of coffee and then stared at it some more.
Well you dont' have to work at a restaurant to break through your mental logjam. Instead try some of these techinques to help free your creativity.
Have a cup of coffee and relax on the couch. Sometimes just the act of relaxing your body and your mind can release your creativity.
Take a nap. This is my very favorite activity. There really is something to be said for the old phrase, "sleep on it." How many times have you gone to bed wrestling with a particular problem and woke up with the solution.
Surf the web. You may not find the exact answer you're looking for, but it may give you some good inspiration.
Watch tv. Watching someone else try to struggle through their problems may make yours seem easy to solve. Or, it may just be that an hour of HGTV inspires your to look at your problem from another angle.
Look through some magazines. These are great sources of inspiration to break through a creative breakthrough. Sometimes even just a color or part of a picture may give you the inspiration you need.
Go for a walk. Look at the world around you while you walk. Architecture, landscaping, flowers and nature are all a wonderful source of inspiration.
Exercise. Gets those endorphins going and increases blood flow to the brain. Besides who's mind doesn't wander while exercising, it's a great way to mull over the issues.
Take the dog for a walk. Even if you don't get a creative burst the dog will be happy.
Go for a Sunday drive. I know gas cost's a small fortune these days, but how fun is it to fly down the highway on a beautiful day with the windows open and your favorite music on the radio. Another great place to mull over issues.
Go shopping. Go to your favorite home store or Home repair store or clothing. Inspiration is every where there.
Take a bath. You'll be clean and your mind will be relaxed and open to new ideas.
Play a game with your kids. They'll love you for it and maybe they will have a good perspective on the problem. It's amazing what even the little ones can come up with.
Go to bed. See take a nap. Another of my favorites.
Have a glass of wine. This won't immediately get you back on track, but you'll be relaxed and sleepy and maybe in the morning you'll have an answer.
Work on a different project. Sometimes just walking away and working on something new can help you come up with the right solution on creative idea.
Make something for yourself. You deserve it and you can be the most creative when you're working on your own projects, opening the creative juices for those other projects.
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