Comments on: 14 Simple Ways to Stimulate Creativity http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/ Augmented Humanity, Second Selves, and Cybernetic Yoga Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:03:11 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: 20/20 – Day 10: 20 pushes to get you working « TheUniversityBlog http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-2144 20/20 – Day 10: 20 pushes to get you working « TheUniversityBlog Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:01:51 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-2144 [...] Work somewhere else.  The simple process of leaving one situation and engaging with another is often enough to give you renewed vigour. [...] [...] Work somewhere else.  The simple process of leaving one situation and engaging with another is often enough to give you renewed vigour. [...]

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By: 365girl http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1961 365girl Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:59:09 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1961 Take a shower - works for me everytime... Take a shower – works for me everytime…

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By: Zengirl @happy heart and mind http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1935 Zengirl @happy heart and mind Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:03:53 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1935 Sometimes, quality should win over quantity! as I try not to post that often and walk away and write about what is closest to my heart and what is my mind, it seems to work to my satisfaction so far. Good luck to your success and I am sure you will write great content as long you feel passionate about the topic. Sometimes, quality should win over quantity! as I try not to post that often and walk away and write about what is closest to my heart and what is my mind, it seems to work to my satisfaction so far.

Good luck to your success and I am sure you will write great content as long you feel passionate about the topic.

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By: sue.h http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 sue.h Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:19:18 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1932 Ha ha! I would be one of those new subscribers - please don't feel any added pressure on my account!! One of my favourites from that list is number 1 - change your surroundings. I've worked on lots of schemes and ideas and written so many university assignments while sitting in the window of cafes far away from home. I am, generally speaking, a seeker of peace and quiet so I find it really interesting that I can actually focus and get so much done while sitting in a city with people rushing all around, but it really does work for me! Ha ha! I would be one of those new subscribers – please don’t feel any added pressure on my account!!

One of my favourites from that list is number 1 – change your surroundings. I’ve worked on lots of schemes and ideas and written so many university assignments while sitting in the window of cafes far away from home. I am, generally speaking, a seeker of peace and quiet so I find it really interesting that I can actually focus and get so much done while sitting in a city with people rushing all around, but it really does work for me!

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By: Jeffrey Tang http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1931 Jeffrey Tang Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:44:42 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1931 A great list, Everett! Some of my favorites: turn off all distractions, change your surroundings, and give yourself no choice. I usually do this on weekends by taking my stripped-down netbook outside for a few hours of solid work. I've found that feeling stuck can be a sign that there's something else on my mind, something I want to try or do. I've learned to give myself permission to devote some time and energy to side projects, and I find that it really clears my head and helps me refocus on my work. A great list, Everett! Some of my favorites: turn off all distractions, change your surroundings, and give yourself no choice. I usually do this on weekends by taking my stripped-down netbook outside for a few hours of solid work.

I’ve found that feeling stuck can be a sign that there’s something else on my mind, something I want to try or do. I’ve learned to give myself permission to devote some time and energy to side projects, and I find that it really clears my head and helps me refocus on my work.

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By: Everett Bogue http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1930 Everett Bogue Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:50:22 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1930 Exactly! Thanks for the comments everyone. @Luke, I love walks. I use breaks daily to contemplate what my next action is. I'll turn off the computer, and just go for a walk. My next objective inevitably comes to me at that moment. @Alejandro. Exactly! We are humans, and we don't always come up with the perfect idea. It's best just do something, instead of allowing yourself to be paralyzed by the fear of producing something bad (because chances are you will, so what?!) @Charley. Asimov is a big inspiration. Just sit down in the chair and make something! Who cares if sucks, because it probably will! The more you create the bigger chance that something you make will be brilliant. Exactly! Thanks for the comments everyone.

@Luke, I love walks. I use breaks daily to contemplate what my next action is. I’ll turn off the computer, and just go for a walk. My next objective inevitably comes to me at that moment.

@Alejandro. Exactly! We are humans, and we don’t always come up with the perfect idea. It’s best just do something, instead of allowing yourself to be paralyzed by the fear of producing something bad (because chances are you will, so what?!)

@Charley. Asimov is a big inspiration. Just sit down in the chair and make something! Who cares if sucks, because it probably will! The more you create the bigger chance that something you make will be brilliant.

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By: Charley Forness http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1929 Charley Forness Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:07:45 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1929 Thank you for mentioning Asimov, one of the most prolific writers. I remember reading something in Anne Lamott's writing memoir that, to paraphrase, it's critical just to get the first draft out on paper (or computer). It doesn't matter what a whining, muling POS it is, just get it down and then edit the hell out of it later. - Charley Thank you for mentioning Asimov, one of the most prolific writers. I remember reading something in Anne Lamott’s writing memoir that, to paraphrase, it’s critical just to get the first draft out on paper (or computer). It doesn’t matter what a whining, muling POS it is, just get it down and then edit the hell out of it later.

- Charley

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By: Alejandro Reyes http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1927 Alejandro Reyes Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:20:56 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1927 Understanding that we are humans and are allowed to make mistakes help a lot. Usually what stop us from being creative is the fear to have a bad idea that will ruin everything, of course, there is no need for this fear. I like how you take the topic and add a small spin to it Everett, as always you are helpful to others who want a bit of insight into this kind of topics. Thanks! Understanding that we are humans and are allowed to make mistakes help a lot. Usually what stop us from being creative is the fear to have a bad idea that will ruin everything, of course, there is no need for this fear.

I like how you take the topic and add a small spin to it Everett, as always you are helpful to others who want a bit of insight into this kind of topics. Thanks!

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By: Luke @ simplifi.de http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1926 Luke @ simplifi.de Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:14:09 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1926 When I am at the office, I have a combination of two that works well: I have to go feed the parking meter every so often, which means I have to get up from the desk, walk outside (in the cold Northern Michigan air), and walk back in. I use the time to refocus on the tasks at hand and just get re-energized and creative again. It really helps. Great post, as always. When I am at the office, I have a combination of two that works well: I have to go feed the parking meter every so often, which means I have to get up from the desk, walk outside (in the cold Northern Michigan air), and walk back in. I use the time to refocus on the tasks at hand and just get re-energized and creative again. It really helps.

Great post, as always.

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By: David - The Minimalist Path http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/14-simple-ways-to-stimulate-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-1923 David - The Minimalist Path Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:29:24 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1029#comment-1923 I have found that turning off my e-mail really helps. I love being constantly notified but sometimes taking a step back is AWESOME. David Damron TMP I have found that turning off my e-mail really helps. I love being constantly notified but sometimes taking a step back is AWESOME.

David Damron
TMP

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