15 Steps To Boost Creativity

15 Steps To Boost Creativity

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  15 STEPS TOBOOST CREATIVITY
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  Brainstorm. If properlycarried out, brainstorming can help you not only come up with sacks full of new ideas, but can help you decide which is best.
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  Always carry asmall notebook and a pen or pencil around with you. That way, if you are struck by an idea, you can quickly note it down.
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  Listen to musicby Johann Sebastian Bach or Mozart.
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  If you're stuckfor an idea, open a dictionary, randomly select a word and then try to formulate ideas incorporating this word. You'd be surprised how well this works.
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  Define your problem.Grab a sheet of paper, electronic notebook, computer or whatever you use to make notes, and define your problem in detail. You'll probably find ideas positively spewing out once you've done this.
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  If you can'tthink, go for a walk. A change of atmosphere is good for you and gentle exercise helps shake up the brain cells.
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  Don't watch toomuch TV. You are merely bombarded by lots of sensory stimuli and your creative thinking is stifled.
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  Don't do drugs.People on drugs think they are creative but in actual fact this is stupidity.
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  Read as muchas you can about everything possible. Books exercise your brain, provide inspiration and fill you with information that allows you to make creative connections easily.
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  Exercise your brainto keep fit. Exercise your brain by reading a lot, talking to clever people and debating with people – wise arguing can be a terrific way to give your brain cells a workout.
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  Take a walkon the beach, take a nap, go and play some sport or do whatever it is that relaxes you . Relax. Good ideas and creativity usually do not appear under stress. When you are relaxed and rejuvenated, creative ideas usually come.
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  Be Easy OnYourself. Stop criticizing yourself and stop being so harsh for yourself. Accept yourself the way you are and do things to the best of your ability. You are enough and you are creative. Don't let self-limiting beliefs block out your creativity!
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  Expand Your Horizons. Do something you have never ever done before in your life. The experience of it may be enough to boost your creativity tenfold and give you many new ideas.
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  Take an interestof things and happenings around you. Reflect and ponder on them in your moments of solitude.
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  Meditate regularly. Researchhas shown that the benefits of Meditation for the body and mind are tremendous.
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  The End Onewho has lots of Creativity can solve Life’s problems more effectively. With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin