The Newgroup Hub, is at its best, a melting pot and incubator for genius ideas and creative thinking. But even we admit that some days are systematically not conducive to getting those creative juices flowing – from the sluggishly slow days to the “I’m out of ideas” days, we all hit a wall in our productivity from time to time.

So how does one overcome these potholes on the road to the next amazing abstraction? Here are some tips from our team.

1. Do some quick yoga.

Our communications coordinator Katie always has a few quick yoga moves up her sleeve to help us get into the groove. Be it the downward dog or the seated cat/cow, we’re always open to stretching our muscles, opening our diaphragm and broadening our minds. And who knows, perhaps you’ll come across your next great idea whilst doing a twisting triangle!

2. Have a cup of tea.

To help us get into the flow of things, we make sure our tea cupboard is always full and the kettle is always ready to boil (click here to read more about why we love our leafy brews!). Taking a moment to steep some leaves and let your thoughts brew is the best way to step back from the chaos of work, and reflect on simpler things. We promise that it’s in these moments of introspection, that you’ll be inspired and enlivened by your own thoughts.

3. Have a chat.

While we all enjoy a good chinwag with our desk neighbours at work, it pays to talk to someone who you haven’t spoken to in a while. Have a look through your contact list and pick a name that isn’t on speed dial – reconnect with those who’ve been promised coffee dates and catchups, and if you’re lucky, you’ll find a fresh perspective on the path to reacquaintance.

So how do you guys get inspiration on those slow afternoons? Perhaps a quick daydream about your next travels abroad?

Signing off,

D

Exercising Creativity with Newgroup Marketing