What is your muse? This is a common question that people ask when they are in search of invigorating new ways to find their own muse, mojo, essence, or any other term you use for your ‘get up and go’. Here are some interesting ways that you can try to find your inspiration:

Try Something New
If you are a routine type of person, it might be time to break out of your shell and try something all together different. Sometimes new experiences give us a different perspective. If you usually enjoy kickboxing change it up and take a step aerobics class. If you like yoga, try a Zumba class. If you love to eat sushi at lunch, try a Mexican restaurant instead. The change might be enough to give you new thoughts and new direction.

Change Your Environment
If you are in a rut sitting behind your computer, get up. Take your laptop outside and work in the sunlight. If you are a painter consider taking your kit to the park and painting what you see. A change in venue almost always sparks inspiration. The new environment provides so many different things to look at – colors, textures, people – that the overwhelming visual treasures will inspire you.

Stop
Sometime pulling away from the project helps to spark creativity and inspiration. If you have hit a wall, stop. Turn off the computer, put down the charcoal, and most importantly turn off your mind. Don’t do anything with it or even think about it for a day or two (it’s difficult but it can be done). When you return you will feel refreshed and inspired.

There’s no science behind finding your inspiration. It will hit you when it’s ready. But trying these suggestions might help it along a little.

Happy creating!

Guest Blogger:  Lisa Wood