Do you ever feel like you’re not creative enough at work? We all have days where the brain just does NOT want to cooperate. You find yourself staring at the computer for 2 hours making no progress what so ever on the project that is due the next day. It’s hard to be creative sometimes and you wish that someone would just help you squeeze out those juices of greatness. Well I actually found 4 tips for those of us who get a little “blah” once in a while. Who knew you could trick your brain so easily! Check them out after the jump.
#1.) Don’t Work in Silence. According to a recent study in the “Journal of Consumer Research”, people who work with a level of noise equal to what you’d hear in a coffee shop come up with more innovative ideas for solving problems.
#2.) If You Get Frustrated, Don’t Take a Break. When you’re figuring something out, first the left side of your brain starts looking for the most logical answer. If it can’t find one, you might feel like stepping away and coming back to it later. But if you push through, the right side of your brain starts coming up with more CREATIVE ways to solve the problem. The switch from left to right is usually what causes a “eureka” moment.
#3.) Make Sure There’s Something Blue to Look At. Studies have shown that the color blue brings to mind peace, tranquility, and open space . . . which can put you in a more creative mood. You don’t have to repaint the walls though. Even a blue picture on your desk can help. The WORST color for creativity is red: According to research from the University of British Colombia, it makes people think about danger, mistakes, and caution.
#4.) Pretend You’re a Kid. Instead of just being purely creative, adults tend to worry too much about what other people will think. So you end up constantly second-guessing yourself. In one study, people came up with twice as many creative solutions after they were told to pretend they were seven years old, and write an essay about what they’d do with a day off from school.
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