At times, we all struggle to be creative at our businesses.
It could just be a case of writer’s block or it could be some serious lack of
creativity going on. How can you correct this and stay creative at work? Here
are five ideas to help you out.
Create an inspiration
board
When you come across an article, picture or even a cartoon
that resonates with you, cut it out (or print it). Post it on your inspiration
board.
What is an inspiration board? It’s a corkboard covered with
anything that inspires YOU. I could be a picture of your dream vacation site or
the office you desire. It could be a great article about someone who succeeded
in business.
Visit your board when you feel you need inspiration. You
will be amazed at where your mind can take you when you look at words and
images that inspire you.
Socialize
Get out more and network with other business owners. When
you meet other business owners, you will find that your discussions can inspire
you with new ideas or new ways of doing something at work.
Another benefit of networking is you might meet your next
big client.
Write stuff down
Sometimes you have a great idea and you’re in bed…almost
asleep. Keep a pad and pen next to your bed so you can write down your ideas
when you think of them. Once they’re captured, they are off your mind and
you’ll be able to sleep well.
The next day, review your idea. Can you expand on it? Should
you act on it now or put it away for the future? Perhaps it belongs on your
inspiration board.
Spy on your
competition
Take a look at what your competition is doing. Check out
their website. Stop by their booth at a trade show. Something they are doing
may spur you in a fresh, new direction.
Meditate
If you love what you do, creativity should come easy because
you have a passion burning in you. Sometimes you do help from a flash of
inventiveness and clearing your mind through meditation can remove those
barriers that are blocking your creativity.
You never know where a creative idea will come from.
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