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How to Free Creative You

Tips for innovation in troubled times

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(Newser) – Tough times tend to foster innovation. If your wallet is feeling a pinch, capitalizing on your creativity may be a way to help, says ABC News. Here are some tips on how to get your brain moving:

  • Let your thoughts wander. Allowing your ideas to roam freely can "trigger a 'eureka' moment."
  • Take up the piano. Playing music helps you think with both sides of the brain at once.

  • Surround yourself with blue. For some reason—maybe it's thoughts of the open sea—the color blue has been shown to inspire creativity.
  • Seek out creative people. Ideas often emerge through exchange and interaction, rather than solitude.
  • Live in a new country. Research shows a change of scene can be a good source of inspiration.

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Thinker
May 10, 09 8:35 AM CDT
Use sex. Overcome oppressive sexual restrictions. Throw off inhibitions and live a safe, sex-positive lifestyle to increase your feeling of power and happiness and enhance your creative ability. Reply
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Mad
May 10, 09 12:01 PM CDT
You know something, Thinker, I believe you are correct. Seriously. Studies have shown the most creative individuals are those whom are not married and seek an active sex live. Something about being horny and on the prowl makes your mind more inventive in seeking different solutions rapidly. I know when I was boinking nightly (when I was a younger man, I enjoy lovemaking over 300+ a yr) , I was on top of my game and more creative in solution finding than than younger, sexual stagnet fellas
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Mad
May 10, 09 12:07 PM CDT
Oh yes! Wish to add, I think it's way awesome Thinker thinks that, and Thinker is a woman, I think - yes?
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Mad
May 10, 09 2:23 PM CDT
Gosh, I feel like Rob - six comments and half are mine - anyway, final note, please fill out your profiles folks. Nice to see a wee bit behind the text. Thankx.
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JayJay
May 10, 09 8:42 AM CDT
i think if u use sex for creativity... ur at a loss... thats all you'll think about... Reply
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