The reality is that repetitive behaviors and ideas are useful. They save us time and let us multi-task. Isn't it convenient to be able to mentally review your day's schedule while you absent-mindedly order the same type of coffee every morning?
That fact means that being creative is a conscious decision. If you want to be more creative for any reason at all--because you are stuck, or just because it would spice up your life or work place--you still need to find a starting place that will inspire you.
I recommend that you find a positive, energizing moment. It could be your birthday, or the start of Spring, or the day your product hits a sales goal. Use that positive energy to engage in step one of the creative process, identification of a creative goal. What would make your life even more wonderful? How can you take the lessons of the past year, or of a successful business experience, even farther?
The idea is to move from being reactively creative, to actively creative. Consciously seeking reasons to create, especially positive reasons, will make your life more enjoyable and enjoyment itself is a creative spark.
So... what's my inspiration to get started? This is the first warm day of the year. I'm going to enjoy that miracle of nature and use my happiness to energize my projects today. What's yours?
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