Let’s look at seven routines that immediately add more creativity to your day. There’s certainly a time for seriously concentrating on your work at a desk, in front of a computer or notebook, but taking time each day for physical movement is an essential part of a creative life. Since I’m not a “morning person,” it’s important for me to move around as soon as possible after I wake up. Instead of insisting that I needed more time, I decided to take 20 minutes that night to complete the drawing. Do you have 20 minutes to complete a creative activity each day or week? If you’d like to make this routine more active, analyze how the music draws in an audience. And when you feel relaxed, you’re more likely to get new ideas or discover the next steps of a creative project. Respect your food This routine is similar to “Amplify the love,” and it’s easy to incorporate because food is already a part of your day. Do you make the food you eat? Rather than wait for someone to give you your dream creative job, you can birth your creative life through the actions you take each day.
What does your dream creative career look like?
Take a moment to think about it.
Now, how many steps are there between where you currently are and where you want to be? A few? Too many to count?
Regardless of the answer to that question, you have the power each day to control how creative your life is, as you work your way toward your professional goals.
Let’s look at seven routines that immediately add more creativity to your day.
1. Move around
“Sitting down to think” often blocks your creative energy.
There’s certainly a time for seriously concentrating on your work at a desk, in front of a computer or notebook, but taking time each day for physical movement is an essential part of a creative life.
Being present in your body can help settle a noisy mind and give you momentum to innovate.
Since I’m not a “morning person,” it’s important for me to move around as soon as possible after I wake up.
Whether you’re a walker, a yogi, or weight lifter, take advantage of any types of physical activities during your day to create space for mental clarity.
2. Practice mini projects
Last year, a friend asked if I could draw a picture of Godzilla for a project he was working on.
The request immediately activated my perfectionist tendencies.
It was a Wednesday night, and I began to clear some time over the upcoming weekend for the task. I needed to sketch out possibilities, refine my ideas, and precisely execute my vision.
Then he said he’d like the drawing within the next couple of hours. It was like he kindly handed My Perfectionism her coat and was escorting her out of the building.
So … I had a choice to make.
Instead of insisting that I needed more time, I decided to take 20 minutes that night to complete the drawing.
The exercise boosted my confidence and made me feel capable of tackling other art projects with…
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