5 unconventional ways to ignite creativity

Every person has the ability to be extremely creative. It only seems that others are more creative because they know how to easily coax it from within themselves. It’s actually very easy to think of creative ideas, you just need to seek it, be aware of it, and give it time. To help you, here are 5 unconventional ways to ignite your creativity.

1. Browse through catalogs

If you have any of the catalogs with those cheap and crazy products take a look through them. Some of the items are really good ideas, while others aren’t. Many times they were created by people just like you and I. Check out Harriet Carter to see various products and inventions. Another catalog with more expensive and great ideas is Brookstone.

2. Get frustrated

Things like computers, cars, and phones can get frustrating when they don’t work properly or they need improvements. This is probably one of the best ways to come up with a product idea. Next time you drop your phone, burn your toast, forget to do something, spill a drink, or anything like that, take a moment and wonder why it happened and how it could have be prevented or could be improved. Eventually I’m sure you will come up with an idea that can be very successful.

3. Don’t force it

Creativity requires patience. At times you wont be able to think of anything creative just like writer’s block. If you force yourself, you’re going to be worried about the quantity over quality of your ideas. Give it time and don’t plan for it because creativity strikes when you least expect it to.

4. Look to the uncreative

Look at products, art, books, or businesses that you think are just horrible ideas and wonder how you would fix it. Listen to your own view and opinions because great ideas lie within them.

5. Start with nothing

What do you possess when you don’t have money or material things you desire? You have something even more powerful and rewarding, your mind. When you don’t have money or resources you’ll find a way to get tasks accomplished. Another way to start with nothing is to forget your troubles and responsibilities. This is why children are so creative. They have no worries so their possibilities are endless.

9 Responses to “5 unconventional ways to ignite creativity”

1. Matt Livingston says: February 20th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

   Every time you face a difficulty, or find something that you do not like, there is an underlying opportunity.

   Great post!

2. Andrew says: February 20th, 2008 at 12:45 pm

   Exactly Matt! That is how I come up with most of my ideas.

   -Andrew

3. adam says: February 20th, 2008 at 3:12 pm

   dugg! Great post!

4. Andrew says: February 20th, 2008 at 4:58 pm

   Thanks Adam!

   -Andrew

5. Sj says: February 20th, 2008 at 6:08 pm

   Great post,#3 is so true

6. Andrew says: February 20th, 2008 at 7:54 pm

   Thanks Sj.

   -Andrew

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8. Bharani says: February 27th, 2008 at 1:38 am

   Its true.. especially the fifth point is damn true

9. Andrew says: February 27th, 2008 at 7:24 am

   Glad you agree.

   -Andrew

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