29 Ways to Stay Creative

Sean Kennedy, Marketing Manager,K2 Marketing

Creativity is essential in business. Whether its the way to communicate to your customers, the way you position your products, your use of social media or simply how you keep your employees, motivated, the search for new ideas and inspiration is never ending. But, for most people, being creative isn't something which simply happens.  It requires time, effort and commitment. So here are a few ways you could help yourself to be creative.

1. Make Lists
2. Carry a Notebook Everywhere
3. Sketch
4. Get Away from the Computer
5. Quit Beating Yourself Up
6. Take Breaks
7. Sing in the Shower
8. Be Open
9. Drink Coffee
10. Get Feedback
11. Listen to New Music
12. Surround Yourself with Creative People
13. Practice, Practice, Practice
14. Don’t Give Up
15. Allow Yourself to Make Mistakes
16. Collaborate
17. Take Risks
18. Get Lots of rest
19. Go Somewhere New
20. Count Your Blessings
21. Dance
22. Don’t Force It
23. Break the Rules
24. Read a Book
25. Stop Trying to Be Someone Else’s Perfect
26. Write Down Your Ideas
27. Clean Your Workspace
28. Finish Something
29. Have Fun