Staying focused and creative
Every day our brains are bombarded with tons of information and sometimes it just too much and we start feeling overwhelmed or even feel burnt out. When we do not take pauses we might start to think superficially and go on autopilot.
What are you doing at the moment or could do to stay focused and creative?
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@amiablePeace77
Regarding your comments and question:
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Every day our brains are bombarded with tons of information and sometimes it just too much and we start feeling overwhelmed or even feel burnt out. When we do not take pauses we might start to think superficially and go on autopilot.
What are you doing at the moment or could do to stay focused and creative?
I could stay both focused and creative by:
- List my goal very specifically
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Then use divergent thinking to focus wide and get creative ideas on how to achieve the goal
- Then pick one idea for the solution choice
- Use convergent thinking to focus sharp on achieving the solution
- Use lateral thinking if needed to think outside the box if stuck
- Sleep on it all if needed and let the subconscious find insights and solutions too
- Talk it out with someone because explaining it often helps me find solutions fast
@7motivation , hello there , just wanted to let you know how amazing your tricks are to stay focused and creative. Thank you for sharing. Your post helped me and probably many others too. ☺️
@Emerbliss
You're welcome 🌝
@7motivation
Thank you for sharing with us this detailed strategy. Sounds truly helpful!
@amiablePeace77
You're welcome 🌝
@amiablePeace77
What are you doing now, or what could you do to stay focused and creative?
I have put on the brakes and come to a screeching halt. I've got hats for every occasion and every situation, and I hate them all. Fixing myself is always high on my list, but I am affected by other people's" ISH" Which leaves me out in the cold finding solutions and remedies. Not having the time for myself or when I do, I am just plain old worn out. Sorry if this is not the right thing to post here or the right way to say how I feel, nut I feel like I am bursting at the seams.
@WorkingitThrough2
I'm glad you opened up here, it's hard when life feels like you're not getting anywhere. I wonder whether connecting to a listener for a 1:1 chat to work on a possible self care plan could help?
I DO like to unplug and get out in nature it helps with a break from digital lives we all have whether it be social media or streaming shows or movies 🎥 ….
it is nice to take breaks. I was in Nashville I took a digital break but I do admit I missed it the connections I have here at 7cups ….💕💕💕
Autopilot does happen but shake it up and take the leap tube out and just live life outside of the screen … your body will thank you plus an appreciation for what it brings to your life..💕💕💕
@SunShineAlwaysGrateful
Digital breaks are very important and getting out into nature can feel very inspiring! Hope you had a good time in Nashville. 😊
@amiablePeace77,
Ami , you always come up with the most useful questions!! So what do you do to stay this creative and mindful ?ust be something super special 💖
Honestly this one made me think and realise I don't have many tricks to bribe my brain to stay focused or creative. But here are some( or may be just 2 😁 ) I have
To remember you I started. I try to start any task with good in my heart , and when I feel my charge is running out, I remember why I started
Take a break and come back a bit more stronger.
Looking forward to know and learn more ways to stay focused and creative.
@Emerbliss
Paying attention to your body signals and taking a break when needed makes sense!
@amiablePeace77😊
@Emerbliss
Agree Ami is amazing 💕💕
@SunShineAlwaysGrateful, 
@Emerbliss
This is so cute and made me smile, thank you!
What are you doing at the moment or could do to stay focused and creative?
I find posting here at 7 Cups helps to broaden my concern beyond my own problems and worries and helps create a more peaceful state of mind.
@soulsings
I can relate to what you said soul. Reading the posts here also helps me to see my own situation from a different angle and feels motivating. There's a lot of wisdom to be found in the responses posted by members or other listeners.
@amiablePeace77 yes I learn a lot from reading posts.