Creating a Personal Creativity Blueprint Cary NC

A blueprint is simply a detailed plan of how something will work. “Hang on, but isn’t that just for scientists or architects,” I hear you asking. “What good is it for me and the way I create?”

Well, yes, it may sound a little technical and structured for someone who wishes to create freely and go where his inspiration takes him. But without your own personal creativity blueprint – an outline of how you can create most freely and deeply - you’ll be creating in the dark in short random bursts, interspersed with long frustrating periods of confusion and no focus.

Here are the 5 elements to defining a creativity blueprint that works for you:

1. When to create. Which time of day works best for your creativity? Do you naturally prefer to create first thing each morning while the world is still? Or do you work best during regular office hours? Maybe you’re a night owl and create your best work late at night? Experiment with different times, and find what works best for you. But give yourself time, don’t try creating just once at 3 different times and then make a decision. Try each for a week or two and see which time of day helps you find a creative rhythm most effectively.
2. How long to create for. Are you someone who creates most freely when you set aside a large chunk of time and just throw yourself into creating, fully immersed for hours on end? Or do you prefer to keep your creativity levels high and focused by working in shorter, more powerful bursts, with time in between to work on other projects, or other activities entirely? Listen to yourself, find the way of creating that suits YOU best. Remember, this is all about YOUR creativity blueprint. ...

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Author: Dan Goodwin