From the course: How to Overcome and Avoid Creative Blocks
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Implement relaxation and mindfulness routines
From the course: How to Overcome and Avoid Creative Blocks
Implement relaxation and mindfulness routines
Ever notice how your best ideas come when you're in the shower or just about to fall asleep? That's because relaxation is creativity’s secret sauce. But who has time to take showers all day, right? When you want to tap into that shower-thought creativity anytime, anywhere, simple relaxation and mindfulness routines are the key. Let's kick things off with a technique that's as easy as breathing, because, well, it is. First up, try Box Breathing. Any kind of deep breathing is like a reset button for your brain. It calms your nervous system and clears mental clutter. Box breathing works like this: Breathe in for a count of four. Hold for four. Exhale for four. Hold for four. Do this for just one minute and feel the difference. Now that you're breathing easy, let's bring some awareness to the present moment. You can do that by practicing the Body Scan. The body scan is like a mini-vacation for your mind. It helps you release tension you didn't even know you were holding. Start at your…
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