I came across a brief but wonderful video called 29 Ways To Stay Creative. It appears to be intended principally for writers, but I think the guidelines can be applied to any mental or artistic endeavor. It's worth watching for the animations and the music. Here is a summary.
- Make lists.
- Carry a notebook everywhere.
- Try free writing.
- Get away from the computer.
- Quit beating yourself up.
- Take breaks.
- Sing in the shower.
- Drink coffee.
- Listen to new music.
- Be open.
- Surround yourself with creative people.
- Get feedback.
- Collaborate.
- Don't give up.
- Practice, practice, practice.
- Allow yourself to make mistakes.
- Go somewhere new.
- Count your blessings.
- Get lots of rest.
- Take risks.
- Break the rules.
- Don't force it.
- Read a page of the dictionary.
- Create a framework.
- Stop trying to be someone else's perfect 100%.
- Got an idea? Write it down.
- Clean your workspace.
- Have fun.
- Finish something.
A highly useful, non-exhaustive list, to be sure. I suggest eating wholesome foods, exercising daily, and nurturing the relationships in your life ~ family, friends, animals, nature. I know you have additions of your own. Indulge yourself !
And now, a wondrous, exhilarating, playful, mind-exploding resource from Cary Huang ~ his meta-map called The Scale of the Universe 2. The link will take a few moments to download, but your patience will be richly rewarded. The presentation is interactive ~ once you enter the initial screen, you can zoom in and out using either the scroll bar or by clicking on a particular image (which also shares information with you about the object). The continuous scale runs from microscopic to cosmic, and covers diverse material. Talk about having fun ~ I could get lost in this virtual world for hours. What a gift.
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