Creativity: 20 Ways to Keep Your Writing Inspiration and Creativity High

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. othing compares to the feeling the ink melting into the paper and the surge of that creative flow. !. If you spend too much time at the computer, take a break every hour. "o for a walk or #ust sit outside in the sun. $ven five minutes in a winter sun does wonders for a mood and creativity. %. &lip through maga'ines or books. (heir colors and ideas will give you sparks and switch your attitude. )lue and green can reduce your stress levels by %*+ or more. ,. -dd strong smells to the room. .ight scented candles around you, visit the fruit isle at the grocery store, or go to a store that is heavily scented. &ind an orange or strawberries and smell it. )oth will change a mood or create inspiration. /mells awaken your creativity. /mells trigger memories and are a great method to rekindle stories from the past. 0. "o see or rent an inspirational movie. 1ela2ation time is important. You can even take your notebook and record inspirational phases. -fterwards free write that those phrases bring up from your subconscious. 3. 1ead a book that stirs you or sparks your creativity. If you prefer, read poetry. 4. .ook at bold and bright colors for a few minutes. (hese change your mood. 5. (alk with a friend about your topic to flesh out ideas and creativity. 1ecord the conversation, with their permission of course, and play it back to hear the little nuances that you might have missed. 6. Write an e7mail to a friend to tell him or her what you want to accomplish. If you are stuck, say so and ask for help. 1*. 8heck in with your vibrational energy and do something to switch it into high gear. (ake a shower. "o for a walk. (urn on some music and dance naked for a few minutes. 11. 9ire a virtual assistant to do some typing so that you can stay focused on writing. You can fa2 your writing or dictate it into the computer and send her a voice file for transcription. 1!. "o to church for the noon service or whisper a prayer or two. (his reconnects your energy with the universe and replenishes what might be missing. 1%. 8omplete an appreciation e2ercise. :ick something around you, like the telephone, lamp, or pen. (alk to it and tell it how much you appreciate having the electricity to turn it on, the opportunity to write with a tool that has the ink inside, not like a quill, or the softness of the paper you write on. )e grateful for that you have and not what you are missing. ;r make a list of <count your blessing< items. 1,. Write a personal note to friends or family and tell them how much you love them, appreciate their thoughtfulness, or kindness. 10. -uthentic, flat7out, raw laughter frees the psyche and opens the creativity process.

13. &ind 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. ature has a way of freeing our spirit and renewing our soul. 14. If guilt or a passed incident has captured your mind, write a <=ear >e< letter and ask yourself for forgiveness to loosen it?s grip and e2pand your freedom. 15. -re you use to writing in a quiet place@ &ind a noisy place to write, like >c=onald's or the mall. When your space is noisy you will have to focus harder in order to write with clarity. 16. "o for a quiet leisurely drive, listen to a favorite 8=. You can sing out of tune and no one will notice Alaughter aloudB. !*. =o something nice for someone else that you wouldn't normally do and be a gracious receiver of a hug. (hat was e2citing, wasn't it@ :ost this list in a conspicuous place so that it is readily available when you need it, right ne2t to your writing area is best. =o one or two of these daily and keep on writing. Your readers are waiting to read your words. 8atherine &ran', a 8ertified :rofessional >arketing C Writing 8oach, speciali'es in product development, Internet writing and marketing, nonfiction, training. ewsletters and articles available atD httpDEEwww.abundancecenter.com blogD httpDEEabundance.blogs.com