29 Ways to Stay Creative

A while back, DailyInfographic.com posted a nice little poster titled "29 Ways to Stay Creative". Recreating the poster in my notebook would require an artistic skill that I currently do not possess, however I did write the ideas down, and here I present them (though you may visit the above link and print the poster if you like). I consistently do about 18 of these. How many do you do?

1. Make lists
2. Carry a notebook everywhere
3. Try freewriting
4. Get away from the computer
5. Quit beating yourself up
6. Take breaks
7. Sing in the shower
8. Drink coffee
9. Listen to new music
10. Be open
11. Surround yourself with creative people
12. Get feedback
13. Collaborate
14. Don't give up
15. Practice
16. All yourself to make mistakes
17. Go somewhere new
18. Count your blessings
19. Get lots of rest
20. Take risks
21. Break the rules
22. Don't force it
23. Read a page of the dictionary
24. Create a framework
25. Stop trying to be someone else's perfect
26. Got an idea? Write it down
27. Clean your workplace
28. Have fun
29. Finish something

"Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life."

- Tony Robbins

"Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habit.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."

- Unknown

Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are

A very fantastic TED talk was presented by Amy Cuddy, entitled "Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are" - it is available on YouTube here. At just over 20 minutes, it is well worth the time spent watching. I present a small summary of the main points:

• Individuals will rush to conclusions about you on the basis of your body language
• Your non-verbal behavior doesn't just affect others' perceptions of you; it also influences how you perceive yourself
  - When you feel confident, you naturally expand your body
  - When you feel insecure and powerless, you slump
• By mimicking a powerful stance, you can alter your hormone levels and feel more powerful
• By continually slumping, you will begin to be insecure and powerless

This summary pales by comparison to the information available in the actual TED talk.

"If you do it for love, the money comes anyway."

- Richard St. John

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"If you have passion, it spreads like fricken wildfire."

- Sammy Hagar