Exercises and Approaches To Help You Sharpen Your Entrepreneurial Creativity

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There’s still a lot of people who thought that entrepreneur doesn’t have to be creative because creativity is a skill required in team creative. Entrepreneurs just need to have leadership quality and financial knowledge. However, that’s not true at all. In fact, creativity and entrepreneurship should come hand-in-hand. Creativity is one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneur to gain success. It powers innovation, creates new perspectives, as well as finds solutions to every problems. It also allows you to transcend any boundaries so you will be able to face any challenge. 

Sharpening your entrepreneurial creativity 

Creativity is not a finite resource. It is something you should enhance because the more you use it, the more you have. It is not born either. It is almost similar to how muscle works. If you work your muscles regularly and properly, they will become stronger and productive. Thus, you need to do something to enhance your creativity to prevent it from becoming dull. Here are several exercises and approaches you can try to sharpen your creativity:

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Try intense hand-eye coordination exercise

It is said to help your neurological networks stretch as well as re-energize. Use your hands to work in something. Don’t feel discouraged just because you think you are not good at at. You can try drawing, painting, or sculpting. Let your hand exercise in a way it can help help you create neural connection. Your creative leaps will be triggered gradually. It will lead you to regain power to innovate better.

Try meditation

This is a good way for you to empty your mind and free from all the fogs blocking your way of thinking. Meditation allows you to brainstorm, think, as well as dream. Those where you will find something. Remember that creativity often comes out of relaxing environment. Thus, meditation is worth to try. However, keep in mind that there are many types of meditation. Choose the one that fits you the most. 

Go analog and unplug yourself from modern devices once in a while

Modern devices make everything easier which in result require you to deliver minimum function. However, it only makes you think simply and limits your creativity. Thus, you can try doing mundane household chores such as washing clothes by hands, ironing, doing dishes, etc. Those are simple exercises but impactful. Even if it’s for an hour a day, it will help free your mind to wander. As the result, it will help increase creative thoughts. 

Enjoy and appreciate the other’s creativity

You can go see a movie, visit a museum, read a novel, attend music concert, etc. During the process of enjoying and appreciating the other’s works, your mind will be able to analyze things deeply. You will also see things in different perspectives. It is also good to make a point of the other’s creativity in decision-making. You can also take notes on everything comes in mind. Journal will help you settle your mind so you can sort through ideas and options for your business.