Big ideas can come from anywhere and occur at anytime. But, for those times when your creative engine is stalled and the ideas aren't coming, here are a couple of proven ways to get "unstuck."This one you should do alone. Find a quiet place where you can just relax and stare off into space. Clear your mind. Think only about the problem. When a solution comes to mind, scribble it down on a piece of paper - without looking at the paper. The reason? Staring at your notes is distracting and can cause you to lose focus. Ever wonder why some of your best thinking comes to you at night? It's because this time is typically when you're most relaxed and your mind is at its clearest. Here's a second technique. Grab your digital camera and set out to capture pictures that might inspire new thinking or creative ideas. The more quirky the subjects, the better. Set a goal for yourself, such as 15 images. Whether you use these images or not doesn't matter. The real value of this exercise is that it forces you to start thinking visually. A change in your environment can help get the creative juices flowing. Finally, a third technique that always works: Have faith. The ideas will come.
Wow! Armand this is a great article. I'll practice writing with my eyes closed for my next brainstorming session :-)
But no, really, it was a great article. Thanks for sharing your tips! Sophie