Lilsirene

33 ways to stay creative

I found this list in a blog (kanal5.se) . To my mind, it is more than a simple collection of rules to keep one creative. It's a kinda way of life. It's some advice to lead a happier day-to-day life. I just like them. Here they are:

1. Make lists
2. Carry a notebook everywhere
3. Try free writing
4. Get away from the computer
5. Be otherwordly (whatever that means !)
6. Quit beating yourself up
7. Take breaks
8. Sing in the shower
9. Drink coffe or tea (or any drink you like, but go easy on the booze ;))
10. Know your roots
11. Listen to new music (but don't forget good oldies)
12. Be open
13. Surround yourself with creative people (I tend to replace "creative" by loving, caring, inspiring)
14. Get feedback (and pay attention to it!)
15. Collaborate
16. Don't give up (Amen!)
17. Practice, practice, practice (Hallelujah!)
18. Allow yourself to make mistakes
19. Go somewhere new
20. Watch foreign films (I couldn't agree more)
21. Count your blessings (Oh yeah)
22. Get lots of rest
23. Take risks
24. Break the rules
25. Do more of what makes you happy (nod)
26. Don't force it
27. Read a page of the dictionary (keep learning, no matter how)
28. Create a framework
29. Stop trying to be someone else's perfect (stop trying to be perfect altogether)
30. Got an idea? Write it down
31. Clean your worplace (and the rest...)
32. Have fun
33. Finish something