Even the most creative people in the world find times when they’re “running on empty”. Some people call it a creative block, but the reality is it’s a time when we’re empty and need to be filled back up. It’s rare that we have the time to slip away for three days to recharge our batteries in the middle of a project, but here are a few questions that – when we ask – can help us revive our dormant creative juices. Think of these as bandaids for our creativity until we can properly refill our tanks:
- Why should we execute this idea?
- What is the vision that will drive this idea?
- Have we allowed assumption to get in our way?
- What are the wins in executing this idea?
- What are the risks?
- What is the worst-case scenario?
- How can I delight the end user?
- Will this idea connect with our audience?
- Does this idea have the ability to increase momentum?
- What would happen if we did the opposite of this idea?
- Why are we fearing doing this?
- Has anyone ever tried this?
- Have we measured expectations?
- What if we took something away?
- Could we add to this idea?
- What if we used a different medium?
- Does this idea require more resources than what it’s worth?
- Who should we be allowing to contribute to this idea?
- Do we have an expert in this field in our circle?
- Is this idea on mission?
- Will this idea move us forward or create sideways energy?
What are some questions you ask in order to prime your creativity when you feel you’re lacking?
I’m totally with you, this is a great thought. Simply remembering the why behind what we’re creating or doing will give us that boost to keep pushing. Love it. Thanks for sharing,
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Great questions, I can just reading through these my creativity is coming back a little.
The two questions I ask most often are: “Does this look/feel like what else we’ve been doing recently,” & “Does the process by which I’m creating need to change?”