10 Ways To Boost Your Creativity & Innovate ThinkingWhether you are trying to figure out how you can launch your business idea on a tight budget, out manoeuvre your competitors, attract more customers or just enjoy more free time without sacrificing revenues an enhanced ability to innovate and think creatively is invaluable. Check out these 10 ways to boost your ability to innovate and come up with creative solutions for your business by challenging your brain to think in new ways. 1. Exercise Regular exercise has not only proven to increase productivity at work but we all know a healthier body goes hand in hand with a healthier mind. Go further and try out a sport or martial art which requires you to employ new strategies. 2. Strategy Games Strategy games are a great way to build your brain power and train your mind to look for new opportunities. Try chess, backgammon and Risk. 3. Attend Art Classes Why not try out your hand at painting, drawing, graphic design or sculpting. You will not only work your brain in new ways and learn to unleash your creativity but be will be reminder how to really dig deep and bring your passions alive by creating something. 4. Travel Just go somewhere. Pause and book a ticket somewhere right now! It doesn’t have to be far. Perhaps you have always wanted to go to Las Vegas, New York or South Beach. Though heading abroad can give you a totally new perspective on the world and truly open your mind to new ideas that will fuel your creativity. 5. Cooking Classes It doesn’t matter whether you ever plan to step foot in your kitchen at home or not. Why not attend a day class at a cooking school and learn how to make your favorite dishes or just discover some new foods and drinks you never knew about. This can also be a great conversation starter when networking and help you get through those incredibly lavish luncheons and dinners while sounding like you know what you are talking about. 6. Hit A Theme Park Nothing quite wakes up the brain cells like a hair raising roller coaster ride! Live a little, remember how easy it is to overcome your fear and perhaps become a little more grateful for the time you get to keep your feet on the ground in the office. 7. Go Orienteering Want a real challenge? Head out into the wild with your map and compass for a spot of orienteering. You will even find events for orienteering while cross country skiing or on mountain bikes. After figuring out how to not freeze to death in the snow or get eaten by polar bears after getting lost you might find figuring out how to out market your competitors from the comfort of your home office a lot easier. 8. Play Video Games The military and airlines train people for some of the most important and dangerous jobs using video games so they can’t be all that bad for you. Plus if you have kids with an Xbox, Wii or PlayStation you can kill two birds with one stone and get some extra quality time in with them which they will love. 9. Watch Movies OK, becoming a coach potato probably won’t speed long your business growth but surely you have seen movies in the past which have struck you with a whole new realization or perception or that have at least inspired you. So there is no harm in making time for a regular movie night. 10. Go Music Shopping Not talking about iTunes here. When was the last time you actually went to a store and took your time to look for music? Given it may not be as easy as it used to be, but you may find new artists or styles you will love or be reminded of a favorite band. Listening to music can renew your inspiration and passion for life and has been proven to build up the right side of the brain, making you more emotionally intelligent. Plus while you are there you can critique how others are marketing or pick up a few good ideas. That is 10 activities you can do to build your creative thinking and ability to innovate in the next 10 weeks. On top of that you will have learnt a whole lot of new things and if you make just 10 new contacts per activity that is at least 100 new prospects and spheres of influence for you to tap into in the next couple of months. “Independent Executive” Chuck Boyce is an experienced small business coach who can help you get the most out of your business. For more information on how you achieve your business goals, go to www.breakingfreeblog.com.
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