I wanted to share Renae Bluitt's piece on
20 Ways to Stay Creative
Creativity = EVERYTHING. Whether you’re working on a new business pitch, developing your brand’s Spring ’12 collection, or getting ahead of industry trends, creativity is a MUST. But what happens when your creative juices just aren’t flowing? Better yet, what if you think your well of creativity has totally run dry? You get up, get out, and DO something, that’s what! Following are 20 ways to get and stay creative, even when your proverbial road to inspiration is blocked.
Ready, set, CREATE!
1. Step away from the computer
2. Quit beating yourself up
3. Take breaks
4. Sing in the shower
5. Listen to new music
6. Be open
7. Surround yourself with creative people
8. Collaborate
9. Don’t give up
10. Go somewhere new
11. Break the rules
12. Take risks
13. Don’t force it
14. Get plenty of rest
15. Don’t try to be someone else’s perfect
16. Declutter your workspace
17. Carry a notebook everywhere
18. Finish something
19. Visit a local museum or art exhibition
20. Have fun!
