Demand Success was a blast, and running Tenacity5 through its inaugural year has been exciting. The work has been intense, and I am starting to lose my creative edge. It’s a challenge all communicators face sooner or later.
Fortunately, I just went on vacation in the Outer Banks, and am likely restoring my mojo. That being said, I really am struggling with writing a significant post on work/rest/life balance, a la Arianna Huffington’s Third Metric. So I mailed it in, and instead am offering this BuzzFeed-esque pictoral, 15 Ways to Restore Your Creativity.
Here we go!
1) Take a Vacation
Nags Head Fishing Pier by Northern Tony.
2) Explore a Different Creative Path
Painter’s Palette by Eli Goren.
3) Meditate
4) Go to a Live Event
Natitude and Penants by me.
5) Watch a Movie
Cinemark by Richmond Confidential
6) Hike in Some Place of Natural Beauty
Patagonia River Valley by me
7) Take a Nap
8) Watch the Sun Rise or Set
Sunset Over Cameron Run by me.
9) Journal
10) Play with Your Kids (if you have them)
Soleil Climbs the Awakening by me
11) Admire Someone Else’s Work
El Ateneo by me.
12) Visit a Museum
Gugenheim Museum Bilbao by Bastian Sander
13) Play a Game
Cards on Parade by Magnus Lundquist
14) Work Out
15) Enjoy Time with Your Partner
Siluetas al amanecer by Juan Paradeda
What would you add?