Episode 30: How to Boost Creativity and Stay Inspired

Our work culture thrives on people telling others – coworkers, bosses, friends, spouses – how busy they are.

Really though, we love to say it. Don't tell me you never feel just a little bit of pride when you tell your friends that "No, I can't go out on Wednesday night. I'M BUSY."

But busy-ness becomes a dangerous trap. It's so easy to just say "I'm too busy" and to move along from one task to the next, checking things off your list without really putting your full brainpower into any particular item.

So when we feel like everything is on fire, and out inboxes pile up with endless newsletters and emails, how do we – as marketers, content creators, and designers – keep our creativity flowing and continue to think outside the box?

In this week's episode, Liz and I dive into the tools and techniques that we both use day-to-day to get ourselves out of the "check-the-box" mentality. We share how we push ourselves to keep thinking creatively, in order to fuel the passions that we both have for what we do, and to continue to produce higher-quality work.

WHAT DID WE TALK ABOUT?

 

What are some simple tools and websites that help inspire creativity? As designers and content creators, what kinds of things do we read to stay inspired? Why, as professionals, should we go out and network with others in our respective niches? How do you really step back and reset yourself and get your creative juices flowing again? What do Liz and I like to read and listen to, for fun and for work?

 

RESOURCES AND STORIES WE MENTIONED:

 

airpixels Mid-Atlantic Aerial Photography Video: How Louis CK Tells a Joke This video that cheered me up one, extra-busy day

 

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What did you think of this episode? Is there another topic or question you want us to take on? Or do you just want to say hi? Reach out to us on Twitter at @CreatorsBlockHQ or using the hashtag #creatorsblockparty. You can say hi to me at @shelbstheging and Liz at @naptownpint. You can also join us in the Creator's Block Podcast group on Facebook, where you can ask questions and get inspired.

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…until next week!