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When stressed or blocked it is wise to make a change so that we don’t
stay in that place. Yet,
many times we forget some of the simple things that we can do for
ourselves, quickly and easily to bring our inspiration back and increase
our creativity.
1.
If you usually type your first drafts, hand write them.
Nothing compares to seeing the ink mesh into the paper and
display what you created.
2.
If you spend too much time at the computer, take a break every
hour. Go for a walk or just
sit outside in the sun. Even
five minutes in a winter sun does wonders for a mood and creativity.
3.
Flip through magazines or books. Their colors and ideas will give you sparks and switch your
attitude. Blue and green
can reduce your stress levels by 30% or more.
4.
Add strong smells to the room. Light scented candles around you, visit the fruit isle at the
grocery store, or go to a store that is heavily scented.
Find an orange or strawberries and smell it.
Both will change a mood or create inspiration.
Smells awaken your creativity.
Smells trigger memories and are a great method to rekindle
stories from the past.
5.
Go see or rent an inspirational movie.
Relaxation time is important.
You can even take your notebook and record inspiring phases you
hear.
6.
Read a book that stirs you or sparks your creativity.
If you prefer, read poetry.
7.
Look at bold and bright colors for a few minutes.
These change your mood.
8.
Talk with a friend about your topic to flesh out ideas and
creativity. Record the
conversation so you don’t miss anything.
9.
Write an email to a friend to tell him or her what you want to
accomplish. If you are
stuck, say so and ask for help.
10.
Check in with your vibrational energy and do something to switch
it into high gear. Take a
shower. Go for a walk.
Turn on some music and dance naked for a few minutes.
11.
Higher a virtual assistant to do some typing for you so that you
can stay focused on the creative end of the writing. You can fax her
your writing or dictate it into the computer and send her a voice file
so she can transcribe.
12.
Go to church for the noon service or say a prayer.
13.
Complete an appreciation exercise. Look around you and see the telephone, or the lamp, or pen.
Talk to it and tell it how much you appreciate having the
electricity to turn it on, the opportunity to reach out and talk to
someone if you need to, or the ink get your ideas on paper.
This is a “count your blessing” exercise.
14.
Write a personal note to friends or family and tell them how much
you love them, appreciate their thoughtfulness, or kindness.
15.
Authentic, flat-out, raw laughter frees the psyche and opens the
creativity process.
16.
Find a setting with lots of trees and flowers and feel nature.
If the weather permits, take off your shoes and socks and feel
the grass between your toes. Nature
has a way of freeing our spirit and renewing our soul.
17.
If guilt or a passed incident is gripping your mind, write a
“Dear Me" letter and ask yourself for forgiveness in order to
loosen it’s grip.
18.
If you are used to writing in a quiet place, find a noisy place
to write, like McDonald's or a mall.
Many times when you are not used to a noise you have to buckle
down and focus in order to write clearly.
19.
Go for a quiet leisurely drive, put on your favorite CD and sing
along with the music.
20.
Do something nice for someone else that you wouldn’t normally
do and get a hug.
That was exciting, wasn’t it?
Post this list in a conspicuous place so that it is readily
available when you need it. Do
one or two of these daily and keep on writing.
Your readers are waiting.
Copyright, Catherine Franz.
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Catherine Franz has ten years experience helping businesses design their
web site so they attract the right visitors/buyers. She is also a Master in the Laws of Attraction and offers an
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