Websites, cars, milk cartons, living spaces. Design saturates every aspect of our lives and the difference between success and failure could be the color purple, it could be the person you talk to every morning when you wake up, or it could be the amount of light coming into your office. every day.
These ten steps will help you revitalize your environments and foster an incredible sense of innovation. With these strategies, creativity will become much more than a goal…it will become a way of life.
1. Start by finding out what makes you “flag” with the DISC assessment.
The DISC is a fantastic tool that can give you incredible insight into understanding your behavior and will help you create encouraging environments and interact more effectively with others.
Are you a high D (Dominance?)- You will thrive in an environment that is fast-paced, brimming with energy, and somewhat chaotic. A weekend in a busy city like Manhattan, Atlanta, Chicago, or Hong Kong can give you the motivation you need to get your juices flowing.
Are you a tall self (Inspiring?) – You will thrive in a crowded environment. A high-energy convention, mastermind group, or cutting-edge community organization can take you to amazing new levels of success.
Are you a high S (Stability?)? You will thrive in a calm and steady environment. A day in a quiet park by the water can give you the balance and peace you need to get the job done.
Are you a high C (conscientious?) – You will thrive in an environment that is full of order, facts, structure, and one that is focused on tradition. A day in a wonderful bookstore or historical museum will often prompt a high “C” to move on to new levels of inspiration.
2. Replace your old 45s by adding Beethoven to your life.
What songs do the old records play in your mind? “I’m not smart enough. I can’t do this. I don’t have the money. I’m not well connected enough.” Break this negative thought pattern by inserting a Ludwig van Beethoven CD. The year 1805 was a year of crisis for Beethoven, when he realized that the hearing impairment he had noted for some time was incurable and would soon get much worse. Did you let this stop you? Absolutely not! In fact, he cut off the legs of his piano so he could put his ear to the ground to feel the vibrations when playing the notes on the keyboard. He passed through this phase with strengthened determination and entered a new creative phase, during which Symphony No. 5 was born. Beethoven’s music coupled with his heroism can provide you with a powerful source of energy, inspiration and a sense of pure triumph.
3. Add a touch of red to your life!
In the practice of Feng Shui it is important to know that Red is the color of fortune since it is the color of confidence. In addition, it attracts recognition and respect from the person who uses it. Add red candles, red roses, or red paint to your home or office and watch closely as you unleash your creative spirit and your boldness grow to new heights.
4. Master the Master.
Jack Fields, 13, has over 22 tournament championships and 2 holes-in-one to his golf record. How did you do this? Dominating the master, Tiger Woods. During his spare time, Jack reads books like How I Play Golf by Tiger Woods, In Search of Tiger: A Journey Through Golf With Tiger Woods by Tom Callahan, and Tiger Woods: A Biography for Kids by Libby Hughes. He pours himself into Golf World and Golf Digest Magazine to find out what Tiger is up to, he is incorporating Tiger’s diet and exercise regimen, and practices putting while watching Tiger on TV during his appearances on the golf tour. PGA. Jack’s focused study of this icon of the world of golf has spurred him to come up with his own innovative style, quality processes and make smart decisions when the tournament heat is on!
5. Add an original touch to a traditional business by taking advantage of a hobby.
As visitors walk through the doors of Donna Lane, in Southern Pines, North Carolina, the scents of jasmine, citrus, lemon, and rose mixed with the rich smell of coffee and mochas are alluring…making a visit to this full-service day spa an ideal location to renew your beauty, de-stress and reconnect with old friends. CEO Michelle Yow is not only an expert in the field of extreme personal care, but she is also a connoisseur of fine coffees from around the world. By adding The Java Bean Plantation Coffee Company to her establishment, Michelle is able to dabble in her favorite pastime as she attracts coffee lovers from her local community to take a closer look at her line of natural skin care products. the skin. This is a smart strategy, and people love doing business with Michelle, because she is resourceful, inventive, and known for adding style and pizzazz to a traditional business.
6. Creates a feeling of warmth, comfort and “being at home”.
Accessories reflect a very personal touch and are of the utmost importance in the design and decoration not only of a home but also of a workplace. No one knows this better than David Woronoff, president and editor of The Pilot Newspaper (www.thepilot.com). Breaking with traditional editorial design schemes, David chose hardwood floors, corian countertops and oriental rugs for The Pilot’s renovation, adding an element of surprise, an intimate touch and a homey feel to the interior of this growing community newspaper.
7. Create relationships that inspire you.
Are your relationships sapping your creativity and zest for life? Or are they just supporting you to live a life of mediocrity and living with the status quo? Hmm… not enough. By developing relationships with people and colleagues who not only support you but truly inspire you, the vacuum of success can propel you forward in an instant! Dan Askins of (www.danaskins.com) is living proof of the profound effect that positive relationships can have on your life. Dan believes that success is all about making connections with high-energy colleagues, friends, clients, and companies. Building a group of marketing experts and opening a full-service concierge out of his executive office center, Dan is advancing rapidly in the world of commercial real estate development and finding the courage to try innovative ways to solve problems and address challenges. challenges in both your business and personal life.
8. Play chess.
Chess is not just a game… it’s an amazing tool for developing the mind, and it just so happens to be a “board game”. Adding a chessboard to your home, small business, or corporation, this game can challenge you and your team to think on your feet, think under pressure, and think several moves ahead. It is a fantastic game to develop vision, strategic planning elements and to anticipate a potential change from a client or competitor.
9. Use your gifts and talents shamelessly.
One of the cornerstones of great achievement and happiness lies in your ability to exercise your talents, strengths, and gifts. As a lawyer and president of a new chemical company, BenTech, Bob Friesen is a shining example of how building his life around talent can translate into personal and professional success. Bob has accessed his musical talents in a very compelling way. With the support of a digital keyboard and his guitar, Bob has been able to use his talents to add extraordinary joy to his life, and will soon be recording a demo of one of his many compositions. This exceptional use of talent has allowed this innovative professional the opportunity to develop his strengths to the fullest, resulting in an increase in his bottom line.
10. Build spaces of delight fusing the interior with nature.
Whether it’s a sun-filled breakfast or conference room, a beautiful potted plant or a hummingbird feeder placed outside an ordinary window, you can lift your spirits and create extraordinary joy by bringing nature into your home. home or office. After facing the challenge of the dark spaces in his basement office, Dr. Timothy Dey (www.deygroup.com) created a solution to this challenge by adding a Florida room to his Detroit, Michigan home. . Timothy now uses this room as his home office, and by filling his day with natural light, birds, trees and all that nature has to offer, he has truly created a living and breathing environment that is warm, welcoming and truly inspiring. .