· Patsinee K.
Easy Tips for Accessing Deep Creative Flow
- HTCHPractice
- Architect
- DesignBusiness
Every deep flow is a moment of gold.
The aha moment an idea takes off. A burst of inspiration pops out of nowhere. Then your mind becomes so immersed in creativity that you lose track of time.
Although such flow appears magical, it can be realistically initiated with some simple practices.
1. Tap into the power of play.
Your artistic mood influences the energy toward the goals and can either hold you back or take you far forward. Therefore, embrace a relaxed mindset and keep stress at bay. Creative spirit gets unlocked way more easily when you set off with playful vibes.
2. Zone out from all distractions.
Netflix, message notifications, internet rabbit holes, and colleague chit-chat surely ruin the deep creative flow. Do whatever you can to nip these distractions in the bud. Use headphones, put your mobile on airplane mode, or go to a silent space if you have to.
3. Stick to one project at a time.
Multitasking is your worst enemy since creative flow only emerges when the brain is fully absorbed in one particular thing. Task hopping, on the other hand, fragments your focus, while reducing your productivity and efficiency to achieve any deep work.
4. Pick the right task to focus on.
Flow state requires a sweet spot between the level of challenge and design skill. This means the task you work on should neither be too tough nor too underwhelming for your expertise. Your deep creativity is limited, so choose your project wisely.
5. Exercise both sides of the brain.
Numerous studies have revealed that artistic work activates and associates with the right side of the brain. However, balancing both sides by adding left brain activities is proven valuable for deep creative flow. Journaling, reading, practicing speeches, and solvings puzzles are among great options.
Flow is fragile. It’s also the first thing to go when an unrelated ping—a client question, a file request—pulls your attention away mid-thought. Protecting the work means protecting the uninterrupted time around it, too.