7 Ways To Get Inspired For Business Innovation

We all know that staying ahead of the curve and being creative and innovative is important in business.

Sometimes, though, if you’re anything like me, there are days when inspiration is just not there. Like writer’s block, you sit gazing at your notebook and your mind is blank.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a manager, or an employee, finding that spark of creativity can be a challenge.

How can we jumpstart that feeling of stuckness?

Believe it or not, inspiration is not a mystical force that comes and goes at will. It’s a muscle we can strengthen through deliberate practices and an open mind.

Here are 7 practical things you can do to get inspired.

1.???? Look inside yourself

Ask yourself what do you love doing? Or what are you afraid of doing? Sometimes it’s the thing we love to do or the thing we’re afraid of doing that could be the key to everything!

2.???? Look outside yourself

Innovation can come from connecting seemingly unrelated ideas. Look for inspiration from a range of sources—books, podcasts, art, music, nature, and even casual conversations.

3. Collaborate

You don’t have to have all the answers. When you get your team sharing ideas through brainstorming sessions, workshops, and cross-departmental projects, you bring a mix of perspectives together that can spark new and innovative solutions.

4. Take a break

Sometimes the best ideas come when you get up, move and step away from your work. Taking regular breaks and giving ourselves time to recharge can boost our creativity. Just a walk around the block can fire up new ideas.

5. Learn from fear and failure

Fear can stifle creativity. When we fear being judged or failing at something we can find ourselves just stubbornly doing the same old, same old, which will get us nowhere.

Get used to seeing fear and failure as great learning experiences. What can they teach us about ourselves and how can we improve? This way of thinking can lead to massive breakthroughs over time.

6. Ask for feedback

Ask for help and feedback from peers, mentors, and customers to get different perspectives on ideas. You can use this process over and over to iterate and improve. It will also help you be confident that your ideas are creative, useful, and saleable.

7. Stay curious

Continuous learning is key. Stay curious and invest time in learning new skills, exploring new industries, and keeping up with emerging trends.

Life and business are never-ending learning opportunities. We need this ongoing education to give us fresh insights to fuel our creative engines! ??