Let's Get Creative

Dustin Ballard, writer for The Richards Group of Dallas, Texas, knows just how to get his creative energy flowing.  But how?  Being creative isn't an easy task...we all know that.  There are always days when you can't choose the perfect outfit to wear or your pen runs out of ink right as you were about to draw your latest design for your collection...

When those days come along, follow the advice of this seasoned (yet young) pro, and find a way to "drift off course."

Being a neat freak myself, "drifting off course" isn't something that comes naturally...rather, I have to actually work to get off topic and let my mind ease and relax.  Ballard explains that "It's not about losing focus; it's about avoiding the frustration and close-mindedness that comes from chaining yourself to a brief for three hours."

Not convinced this creative technique will work for you?  Try it!  You'll never know unless you brainstorm and let your mind explore different and new avenues it may have never been before!  Without a doubt, you'll discover not only something about yourself, but about the world around you.

So next time you're needing to get in the right mindset to create, think of local creative expert David Ballard, and "Explore. Learn. Listen."