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How do you spark creativity when you’re feeling stuck<\/a>? What’s the secret to generating fresh, innovative ideas?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ozan Varol’s book Awaken Your Genius<\/em> offers insights on how to come up with original ideas<\/a>. He shares practical tips for tapping into your creative potential and developing innovative concepts. These strategies can help you break through mental blocks<\/a> and explore new possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to tap into your creative genius<\/a> and discover ways to generate groundbreaking ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Coming Up With Original Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve returned to your true self<\/a>, Varol says you\u2019ll have new opportunities for creative fulfillment<\/a>. Creativity requires original ideas. Varol’s book includes his advice for how to come up with original ideas. Let’s look at three of his tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1: Make Time for Contemplation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Varol argues that the ideas that come to you most quickly tend to be conventional, not innovative. Spending time in contemplation allows you to explore less obvious connections and possibilities, which can help you develop truly original ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Some people think best when they\u2019re writing. If that applies to you, consider using what artist Julia Cameron calls \u201cmorning pages<\/a>\u201d as a form of contemplative practice. In The Artist\u2019s Way<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Cameron explains that writing morning pages\u2014a three-page brain dump written as soon as you wake\u2014helps you process your thoughts and feelings<\/a> and connects you to your inner artist<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Use Your Body to Think<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people conceive of thinking as a purely mental process, but Varol argues that you can use your body to come up with original ideas: Studies suggest that movement can stimulate creativity<\/a>, and you can also tap into your body\u2019s wisdom to evaluate your ideas. For example, if the thought of pursuing a particular idea makes you feel physically energized and excited, it\u2019s likely a good direction to follow. Conversely, if an idea makes you feel tense or uneasy, it might be worth reconsidering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: In addition to the two benefits of movement Varol identifies, movement can support creative thinking in another way\u2014by keeping your brain healthy<\/a>. In her book Move<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>science journalist Caroline Williams argues that our brains evolved to support movement, so staying active keeps cognitive functions sharp<\/a>. Physical activity sends signals to the brain that improve mood, reduce anxiety and depression<\/a>, and boost self-esteem<\/a>. These emotional benefits create an optimal environment for creative thinking. Movement also increases dopamine and serotonin levels\u2014neurotransmitters linked to creativity<\/a>\u2014which can help you overcome inflexible thinking.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Seek Others\u2019 Opinions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Varol says that most great ideas aren\u2019t developed in isolation. Getting feedback on your ideas from people whose thinking you respect can provide valuable insights and perspectives you may have missed. Additionally, someone else might have expertise that enhances or completes your idea. For example, if you come up with an idea for a new mental health app, you might benefit from collaborating with a software developer who can turn your concept into a functional product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: In Thanks for the Feedback<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen offer some best practices for receiving and implementing feedback on your ideas. First, they recommend understanding your triggers, which can cause you to dismiss or push back against valuable feedback. For example, identity triggers<\/a> can make you feel as if someone\u2019s attacking or challenging who you are<\/a>, which might lead you to reject their feedback even if it\u2019s useful. Stone and Heen also recommend asking for one piece of specific feedback at a time<\/a>, since that\u2019s easier to implement than vague, all-encompassing feedback. For example, if you\u2019re designing a new mental health app, you might ask your team for feedback on how easy the app is to use.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How do you spark creativity when you’re feeling stuck? What’s the secret to generating fresh, innovative ideas? Ozan Varol’s book Awaken Your Genius offers insights on how to come up with original ideas. He shares practical tips for tapping into your creative potential and developing innovative concepts. These strategies can help you break through mental blocks and explore new possibilities. 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