A Simple Trick to Kickstart Your Creativity

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id="323d">Disconnect from external distractions and connect to yourself</h2><p id="9127">Often, consuming new content acts as a spark of inspiration. But with millions of new podcast episodes, Youtube videos, and blog articles coming out daily, you can get lost in mindlessly taking in other people’s thoughts without ever coming up with ideas of your own.</p><p id="c406">The most original ideas live inside your brain. Set aside sources of external inspiration, close your eyes, and reflect on yourself. What does your ideal life look like? What inventions do you wish existed?</p><h2 id="4e13">Pause your perfectionistic tendencies</h2><p id="953e">When your mind feels a brick wall that ideas can’t pass through, removing the pressure to be perfect is the only way to soften the walls. Creativity comes when we let our guard down and playfulness takes over.</p><p id="5c50">Your mind is your safe space, so consider all ideas as they come. You can decide which ones will actually make it to the paper later.</p><h2 id="77f2">Here’s the perfect time to daydream</h2><p id="3414">Have you ever noticed how your best <a href="https://readmedium.com/6-ways-to-get-creative-article-ideas-from-everyday-life-cee7bd9cdb0d"><b>ideas</b></a> come when you’re laying in bed, ready to retire for the night? That’s because your mind is final

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ly alone and free to wander without stimulation. You can recreate that type of environment even in your waking hours.</p><p id="efbd">Neuroscientist Srini Pillay <a href="https://www.dumblittleman.com/daydreaming-psychology/">suggests</a> consciously allocating time to daydream. Thus, you won’t be tempted to stare off into space during a work meeting or a lesson at school. Instead, practice intentional daydreaming in an activity that doesn’t require your complete focus — go on a walk, wash the dishes, or garden.</p><p id="2ede">Mundane chores occupy your hands while allowing your mind to wander, making them perfect for enhancing creativity. Many of my ideas have come when I’m making the bed or folding clothes!</p><h1 id="2e81">The Takeaway</h1><p id="4eec">The picture at the top of this article shows a child making art. As the paint swirls together, a beautiful blend of colors that didn’t exist before is created. Similarly, daydreaming allows your mind to form new connections and generate innovative ideas.</p><p id="b4a9">Next time you’re trying to force words onto a blank page by sheer will, take a break. Start daydreaming instead, and watch your creativity flow.</p><blockquote id="17f0"><p>“Daydream, imagine, and reflect. It’s the source of infinite creativity.” — Deepak Chopra</p></blockquote></article></body>

Take time to explore your mind.

Take yourself back to your school days for a second. Imagine you’re sitting in class, but you’ve tuned the teacher out and your mind is wandering. Suddenly, you hear, “Get your head back in class, and stop daydreaming!”

While the middle of the school day isn’t the best time to detach from reality, daydreaming is actually the key to unlocking the hidden depths of your imagination.

Daydreaming has been proven to enhance creative problem solving skills and improve memory. So, if you’re in a creative slump, try indulging in some purposeful daydreaming.

Disconnect from external distractions and connect to yourself

Often, consuming new content acts as a spark of inspiration. But with millions of new podcast episodes, Youtube videos, and blog articles coming out daily, you can get lost in mindlessly taking in other people’s thoughts without ever coming up with ideas of your own.

The most original ideas live inside your brain. Set aside sources of external inspiration, close your eyes, and reflect on yourself. What does your ideal life look like? What inventions do you wish existed?

Pause your perfectionistic tendencies

When your mind feels a brick wall that ideas can’t pass through, removing the pressure to be perfect is the only way to soften the walls. Creativity comes when we let our guard down and playfulness takes over.

Your mind is your safe space, so consider all ideas as they come. You can decide which ones will actually make it to the paper later.

Here’s the perfect time to daydream

Have you ever noticed how your best ideas come when you’re laying in bed, ready to retire for the night? That’s because your mind is finally alone and free to wander without stimulation. You can recreate that type of environment even in your waking hours.

Neuroscientist Srini Pillay suggests consciously allocating time to daydream. Thus, you won’t be tempted to stare off into space during a work meeting or a lesson at school. Instead, practice intentional daydreaming in an activity that doesn’t require your complete focus — go on a walk, wash the dishes, or garden.

Mundane chores occupy your hands while allowing your mind to wander, making them perfect for enhancing creativity. Many of my ideas have come when I’m making the bed or folding clothes!

The Takeaway

The picture at the top of this article shows a child making art. As the paint swirls together, a beautiful blend of colors that didn’t exist before is created. Similarly, daydreaming allows your mind to form new connections and generate innovative ideas.

Next time you’re trying to force words onto a blank page by sheer will, take a break. Start daydreaming instead, and watch your creativity flow.