The mystery of creativity
One of the hardest things about my job as a creative professional is coming up with that great idea, time after time after time. When you’re being paid by the hour, the pressure’s on to come up with something quick AND good…hopefully great.
I was reading this article today by Tim Berry, one of the Entrepreneur gurus, and it sparked that idea in my head…what is it that gets my juices flowing? And how can I ensure that I give myself the optimal advantage to be able to come up with those ground-breaking ideas again and again? Here are my thoughts so far:
- Reading good books
- Talking with people who are doing Great Things
- Attacking each day with the motivation to create something significantly beautiful
- Getting enough sleep
- Spending time away from the computer
- Noticing the beauty around me and using it to spark a bigger idea
- Keeping track of my ideas
That last one has been elusive for me so far. I haven’t yet had the discipline to keep track of my ideas. I’m going to make it a part of my routine to sit down for 15 minutes every day and find one thing that sparks a new idea. Not only will I be disciplining myself to think creatively on a regular basis, but I will be creating a well that I can draw from when the ideas aren’t flowing as easily.
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Getting to bed at a decent hour, not spending too much time in front of the computer, those are my areas to work on……I’ve made progress getting to bed on time
Getting to bed at a decent hour…yep, that’s never going to happen for me. So kudos to you for progressing in that area. [Here is me paying homage. :)]
I just wanted a place to tell everyone how happy I am with Sarah’s service and designs! She created an awesome resume design for me and I have gotten several compliments already!
Lori, you are so wonderful. THANK YOU! You have made my week!