I had a pretty unusual coworker the other day—my local art museum.
I was headed toward a really packed day—full of meetings, deep strategy work, deadlines—the kind where you need your A-game.
So I started my day a bit earlier than usual and headed—not to my desk, but to the nearby North Carolina Museum of Art. They have an outside walking trail that meanders between sculptures, and instead of starting my day at my screen, I scheduled some time to walk through the trail.
With each step, I loosened my grip on the work ahead of me. Rather than diving right into my day, I was taking in the scenery, smiling at the art, laughing at squirrels… and eventually, I found myself playing around with the work in my head while I walked.
By the time I finished the trail, I was eager to go—ready to get to my desk and try out some of my art-walk-inspired ideas.
There are lots of ways we can strengthen our creativity. One of my favorites is replacing stress with fun. Even a few short minutes of fun can encourage creativity to come visit.
