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Leveraging Up!

Take a Break

The worst killers of creativity are dreaded mental blocks

and burning out, both tough things to avoid. It’s essentially

impossible to nurture creativity when you’re suffering from one or
both. Sometimes, we all need to take a step back and allow our tired

brains the ability to reboot. Once the mental break has served its
purpose, let the creative juices return to normal schedule.

Treat Yourself

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Reward your successes, no

matter how small. Without them, the long-term goals will never be

met. A word of caution watch your calorie count and put your credit
card away. There’s a thin line between the proper amount of treat vs

addictive behavior when using “I need to treat myself.”

The Creative Process

The foundation of creativity is learning. As you hone your

creative thinking, you’ll go on to invent new processes and produce
innovative ideas. In essence, you’ll flourish. Remember, nothing is

off the table or too outlandish. Buts and ifs have no place in the realm
of creativity.

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