“Creativity and innovation are related, but there is a distinction between the two. Creativity is being able to see brand-new ideas or the connection between two things that are unrelated, whereas innovation is about transforming these ideas into products or processes. Creativity involves ideas, and innovation involves execution.
When working at your startup or formulating something original, if you take a break for a while and get some air or do something else, it will give you a lift. Set aside 30 minutes every day for creativity: you can paint, play piano, draw, or do some writing. This will tap into the creative part of your brain. If you’re journaling or daydreaming, just let your ideas flow.
Turn on some music for a change, as music can frustrate your logical thinking—rap, jazz, pop, whatever you’re into. Write out your ideas with a pen and paper and get in there and use your hands. You can also isolate yourself so that you can think more clearly. Ensure that the process, whichever you settle on, is fun by making it a game. Laugh it up, too: laughter is good for getting those creative juices flowing.