I'm tired, cranky, and my brain died.
Of course it's at this moment that I actually need to be creative and create some content for my websites.
Sure, it's difficult to create content when you're brain dead, but I have a little list of tricks and exercises anyone can use to jump start their brains:
- Go take a walk.
Not just any old walk around the block, but a walk around your entire neighborhood.
Heck, go walk to the next state over if you have to.
Get the blood flowing and the juices ...
juicing? - Play a video game.
You may be shocked and horrified to hear this, but video games can be useful.
Play some Grand Theft Auto, Legend of Zelda, or Halo.
Let your brain zone out for a while! - Read about something unfamiliar.
We all have a comfort zone we like to be in, and sometimes we limit ourselves to reading about something we're either passionate about or are an expert in.
Try reading about something you don't understand or don't particularly care about. - Take a nap.
If it's the middle of the day try taking a short 20 minute nap, you may find that these naps really help your brain to relax and sort things out. - Draw something.
This doesn't have to be anything in particular, just draw something.
Perhaps you have a picture in your mind you would like to flesh out? Of course, if you're not good at drawing anything a simple doodle would suffice!
Just like every other muscle in your body, your brain needs to relax once in a while.
So, by simply doing an activity that doesn't require the brain to be highly active, you can help yourself become much more creative.