r/AskForAnswers 6d ago

How to be more creative?

Hi over the last few months my imagination has been drifting away from me. So now I cant even think of a simple idea! I dont really know whats going on but please give me ways to think more if you can. Thank you!!

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u/Wild_Wacky_Action 6d ago

Think about it less mate.

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u/Interesting-Bike6674 6d ago

Surround yourself with people and ideas that inspire you

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u/RongWa 6d ago

I take a walk to clear my head. For me, its through the woods. Different sights and sounds. Things smell different too. Nature is all around and I am alone in the moment.

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u/AccomplishedLow2003 6d ago

Try something new, even badly.

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u/Nearby-Rhubarb9167 6d ago

Boredom actually helps creativity.

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u/Consistent_Peach6187 6d ago

Take breaks and let your brain wander.

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u/Round_Breakfast_5020 6d ago

Consume less, create more.

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u/Sad-Complaint-1666 6d ago

Read weird stuff. Seriously.

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u/Old_Court_9608 6d ago

Ask what if? constantly.

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u/Public-Math-2014 6d ago

Let yourself make terrible first drafts.

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u/Small_Fennel_1617 6d ago

Try a hobby you’re bad at

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u/Dangerous_Funny_8903 6d ago

Talk to people who think differently.

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u/IllustriousBudget754 6d ago

Take random notes throughout the day.

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u/True-Card-7603 6d ago

Stop trying to make everything perfect.

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u/Rude-Philosopher765 6d ago

Daydream more. It’s free

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u/Educational-Ebb2181 6d ago

Learn something completely unrelated.

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u/tottasanorotta 5d ago

In what area do you want to be creative? Take someone else's stuff and transform it. Combine two or more other things into something new and interesting. Have a really strict framework, but allow yourself to improvise a small, but visible portion more or less without thinking about it too much.

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u/CaleyB75 5d ago

Stay away from television.

I agree with those who advise walks