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Friday, April 14, 2017

5 Ways to Get The Creative Juices Flowing


I'm someone who's constantly drawn towards any artsy task or project. Whenever there's opportunity to express my creativity or think outside the box, I'm always willing to take it. While I would describe myself as "creative" there are definitely times where I feel like my imagination has deserted me. Because I don't think I'm alone in getting this feeling, I decided to dedicate today's post to overcoming creative block.

1. Make a Mood Board
Doing some visual research is always a good place to start. Find artist models online that you can draw ideas from. Print off some of their designs and stick them to a pin board along with some motivational quotes, magazine clippings and a selection of your favourite photographs. I love being able to refer back to a mood board whenever I'm in need of inspiration.

2. Get Outdoors
If you've been sitting at a desk for a majority of the day, whether that's in an office or classroom, it may be time for a change in scenery. While a walk around the block usually gets the job done, I find scenic trails a great source of inspiration. Take a chance to really focus on your surroundings. When I go on these nature walks, I like to let my mind wander. Instead of forcing inspiration, I let it come naturally. Usually my best ideas come when I least expect them to.

3. Go to the Library
Reading is great way to help generate ideas. When you open a book, you're opened up to a whole new world of possibilities. Books are pretty much snippets of a person's imagination so what better place than a library to spark your own creativity. Libraries are great because their supply is so big and varied therefore you're almost always guaranteed to find something somewhere.

4. Put Pen to Paper
Keep a notebook with you at all times. As I've said before, inspiration can come at random. So make sure you're ready for it when it does. Anything that makes you stop and think, write it down. It's a good idea to record your ideas as soon as you get them because sometimes they disappear just as quickly as they come. Even the most crazy and impossible ideas can reawaken the imagination which will then go on to boost your creativity levels. 

5. Go to Bed
I know sleeping is probably the last thing you want to do but most of the time that overnight break is all you need to start that creative flow up again. Just because you're stepping away from something for the time being, doesn't mean you're forgetting about it for good. Don't feel bad about going to bed with your project unfinished because letting yourself sleep on your ideas will put you in the best possible mindset for the next morning.

Have I missed anything? Let me know if you do any of these or if you do something I haven't included!

8 comments:

  1. These are some super helpful ideas! I definitely agree with going to bed, or at least taking a break. Sometimes clearing the way for ideas is better than force generating them! Xx

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    1. Thanks Ashia! That's so nice to hear! Definitely! And you feel so refreshed after a good night's rest.
      AnnieChanie

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  2. A break can definitely help! I find chatting to other bloggers or people you admire can help too. Danielle || Miss Danielle

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    1. Thanks for your comment Danielle! That's a really good point! I've recently gotten into Twitter chats and I always feel so motivated afterwards. AnnieChanie

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  3. I do love mood boards

    Tiana=fablemoonsays.com

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    1. Haha, me too! They're also the perfect room decoration! I love setting my mood boards up on my wall or on my desk. AnnieChanie

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  4. Your blog is beautiful, I was so pleased to find it through Bloglovin, and I’m now a new subscriber! Wonderful tips to aid creativity and I’m so with you on letting ideas flow naturally, as they can pop up unexpectedly. Jotting thoughts on paper helps me too, I keep a journal and refer back to it often. Sometimes taking a break and coming back to the task at hand works wonders. I love your photography, aesthetics, and writing style of your blog so I can see you are creative by nature. Have a wonderful day! :-) xx

    Helen | Helen’s Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Your comment is so sweet! I was smiling the whole time I was reading it! Thank you Helen! I'm so glad you enjoyed my post! Your blog is also very lovely and I can't wait to start reading your posts later tonight. You too! :-) AnnieChanie

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