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29 Ways to Stay Creative

This is a list that I like to always have nearby to give me a boost during the day. These are very simple attitudes that we can adopt in our daily lives and that make a difference.

  • Make lists
  • Carry a notebook everywhere
  • Doodle freely
  • Stay away from the computer longer
  • Stop banging your head
  • Take short breaks
  • Sing in the shower
  • Have coffee
  • Listen to music
  • Be open-minded
  • Be surrounded by creative people
  • Receive feedback
  • Be collaborative
  • Don’t give up
  • Practice, practice, and practice
  • Allow yourself to make mistakes
  • Go to new places
  • Count your successes
  • Have rest moments
  • Take risks
  • Break rules
  • Don’t force things
  • Read a page from the dictionary
  • Paint a picture
  • Stop trying to be perfect
  • Write down all the ideas you have
  • Clean your workspace
  • Have fun
  • Finish something

TO-FU

The creator of this list was the Japanese design studio TO-FU. The video is even more interesting.