Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Seven Secrets to Being a More Creative You

so I do not think you're creative. Let me tell you now I do not believe it. a big statement? - Not really. How do I know that you are creative? Since that life constantly throws up problems big and small, all need to solve and I bet you could solve at least some of them. And you solve them? Through creative, of course.

Do not be fooled, the creativity in us all. Do you listen to music? Do you exercise or play computer games? If you answered yes to any of these we've just established you are well on their way to rediscover the creative you.

What are the seven secrets you more creative?

Secret 1: When you think, to write . Simple is not it? How many times have you thought a great idea, and then forgot because you have not got it down. Apart from the fact ideas often pop into our heads at awkward moments, we can only hold so many thoughts in our head. Use everything at hand, this may not be a pen and paper, use your cell phone voice recorder function or SMS yourself, your palm pilot - all you will do. This scribble down, even if only a few key words, will guarantee that you will remember it.

Secret 2: Turn on (and up) music . Select the music you like and suits you at this time. Just be sure that it helps you think and explore. Once you find your 'creative' music will be off and running. Watch the creative sparks fly and the bubble burst and ideas from you. I do not know what it is about music, but it works, so make sure you try it.

Secret 3: Find your own personal creative rhythm We all think and work better at different times .. I'm sure you've noticed during the day when you feel the best. Are you a morning person? Or you come alive at night? Find the time and use it to think all your ideas and solve problems, and gnawing. Find your rhythm and use it.

Secret 4: Feed your mind . Give your brain something to think about it. You could be reading, working puzzles, playing computer games, surfing the internet, just give your brain some exercise. Increase your knowledge by reading widely, whether the topic you want to solve or get new ideas, or general knowledge. Talk to other people, join blogs rise to the challenge and feed your mind -. ideas flow

Secret 5: Be an active . Our bodies are meant to move and exercise as you'll find your brain will want something to think about it. Go for a walk, visit the gym, have a surf or a swim, play sports. Get some exercise and stimulate your creativity and watch the ideas roll in. Just make sure you have something on hand to record them all!

Secret 6: Be curious . Ask lots of questions. It is not easy questions. If you do, you'll get a simple answer. Think hard questions, big questions. When you have a really good question you get a really good answer. A question and answer will start thinking about more questions and answers and more importantly, great ideas. Be forever curious, no matter what it is.

Secret 7: Have fun and enjoy Creativity is doing its best when not under stress .. It manages the contents of the mind and body. Sit under a tree or lie in the warm green grass and a view of the sky. Laugh out loud at anything, have fun in everything you do - enjoy the moment. So stay cool, relaxed and fun.

Being creative is not as difficult as you think, is it? It is not just for those who are labeled or seen as 'ideas' people. We're all 'idea' people. May we not think that we or talking about it - but we can all be creative. You just have to remember that. And now you. The next step is for you to each of the seven secrets you just find and give them a try. And to paraphrase a famous Jedi, may the creative force be with you.