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A few things to remember to stay creative. List I found a long time ago. Why do we always need to be reminded about the things that make us enjoy ourselves??

2. Relax. Clear your mind of all your worries.
3. Experiment. Don’t be afraid to try out your ideas.
4. Take a walk. You’d be surprised how creative you can be on a stroll.
5. Don’t be afraid. Be reckless in your thoughts. Many great ideas have come from seemingly small ones.
6. Change something. Change the time you get up, your route to work, your brand of coffee.
7. Exercise. Exercising your body will help your body and your brain.
8. Daydream. Sometimes it’s not a bad thing to let your mind wander.
9. Have intelligent conversation. Chat with other like-minded folks.
11. Laugh more. Stress less.
13. Express yourself. Don’t worry about what other people think.
14. Play with toys. Go to the store and peruse the toy section.
15. Listen to music. All different kinds, let the music inspire you.
16. Get more sleep. Your brain needs a rest to be at its best.
17. Keep a journal. Write down your thoughts, feelings and ideas.
19. Write. Writing will get your creative juices flowing
20. Take risks. And be comfortable doing it.
21. Get out of the house. Fresh air and a change of scenery will do wonders.
22. Do a jig. Blood flow is important, especially for brain function.
24. Have a bath. Clear your mind.
25. Think positive. Believe in yourself.
26. Read a book. Expand your knowledge.
27. Tell a story. Start from scratch and see where your imagination goes.
28. Collaborate. Don’t be a loner - share your thoughts.
30. Listen to a new band. Something you wouldn’t normally listen to is best.
31. Meditate. Find somewhere quite and spend some time just breathing.
32. Start a dream journal. Your dreams can be crazy, but definitely creative.
33. Play with clay. Make a bird, an elephant, a shoe; it all stimulates creativity.
34. Take a class. Any class. Learning something new will boost your brain.
35. Make a collage. Get a magazine, cut up interesting pictures, and make some art.
36. Smell stuff. Take a whiff of some essential oils, flowers, or food.
37. Write a poem. Use juicy words, be adventerous.
38. Plant a garden. Play in the dirt.
39. Redecorate. Choose a room in your house and make a change.
40. Play with your kids (or someone else’s kids). If that doesn’t stretch your imagination, nothing will!
41. Visit art galleries. Make a day of it, and take your time.
42. Go to networking events. You’ll be inspired by the variety of people and businesses.
44. Ask stupid questions. Then ask some more stupid questions.
45. People watch. Go to a cafe, sit outside, and take in your surroundings.
46. Choose to be more creative. The biggest piece of the creative thinking puzzle is deciding (and believing) you ARE creative..
48. Trust yourself. Trust your instincts.
49. Wander through books. Go to a book store without any time limits.
50. Make a lunch date. With friends, co-workers, anyone, and dedicate your time to creative thinking.
51. Turn off the TV. Do something stimulating, not mind-numbing.
52. Walk in the rain. Get soaking wet and jump in puddles.
53. See a show. Theatre, dance, music, anything. The experience will excite your brain.
54. Listen. Concentrate on the small, usually unnoticeable sounds around you.
55. Write to someone. Not an email, not a text, but a real, tangible letter or card.
56. Brainstorm. Shoot out as many ideas as you can; the only rule: there are no stupid ideas.
57. Travel. Go somewhere new that makes you say “Wow”.
58. Improve something. A recipe, your desk drawer organisation, anything.
59. Be curious. Look at things closely, ask questions, touch, feel, hear, smell, taste.