How can you develop a mindful creative idea? I’m sure you have heard about mindfulness, meditation or other ways, but they require a lot of effort. How can you achieve a mindful creative idea without putting too much pressure on yourself? Creativity is one of the most important skills that differentiate humans from animals. From artists and poets to scientists and inventors, everyone has their kind of creativity. Some people see it as a gift, while others see it as a curse due to its unpredictable nature. There are several ways to cultivate these abilities. Let’s see in the article below how one can develop mindful creativity.
Focus on your breathing
This might sound silly, but this trick works! When you feel that you are getting anxious or restless, take deep breaths and focus on each breath entering and leaving through the nose. Do not force the air into your mouth, just breathe normally. You will find that the more focus you put on your breathing, the calmer you become.
Let go of perfectionism
This is probably the hardest for many of us because at some point we get used to seeing ourselves as perfect, even when we know full well that there is always room for improvement. So if you want to improve your creative output, stop focusing on perfectionism so much and just work towards making progress every day. Of course, do not rush through things and do not make excuses, but once you have done something, mark it down as complete and move on to the next thing. The more you do this, the better you will be at letting go of perfectionism.
Meditate
Creativity cannot happen when your mind is scattered. If you are looking to get inspiration, try meditating first. Meditation helps you calm down and brings your body and mind into the present moment. One way of doing this is by sitting with your legs crossed (or lying down), bringing your awareness to only your physical sensations, thoughts that come and go freely. If you are looking for an app that works, try Insight Timer.
Take breaks
We tend to think that it does not matter whether we take short breaks or long ones throughout the day. But actually, research shows that taking regular short breaks stimulates our brains, allowing them to process information faster and easier. So instead of staring at the computer screen all the time, try giving yourself little mini-breaks (15 mins?) every hour. It could be reading a book, going outside, having a chat with a friend etc. Your brain loves variety; it needs stimulation to stay active, and taking regular breaks helps ensure that it gets it. You can also play online casino games when you take a break.
Read a good book
Reading books has been proven to stimulate imagination and creativity. Apart from fiction or nonfiction books, you can read biographies/autobiographies of famous creatives such as Leonardo Da Vinci, John Cage etc.
In conclusion, being mindful of what you eat and drink, sleeping enough and exercising regularly is essential if you want to develop your creativity. Try out any of the above tricks and let me know which ones worked for you.